Research Data Specialist, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA

The Research Data Specialist will support the Thoracic Oncology clinical research program in the areas of data collection, computing, and database organization. Duties include the examination, synthesis, and evaluation of medical records; the abstraction and recording of pertinent medical information; and the monitoring of patient status. The Clinical Data Specialist will be responsible for the collection, management, and quality assurance review of patient clinical data.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Evaluating and tracking the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic for inclusion in the study.
2. May assist or be responsible for consenting eligible patients in clinic.
3. Maintaining on-going communications with Information Services and physicians and staff for data collection needs.
4. Reviewing and abstracting the medical records for patients. Entering the clinical data into the Clinical Research Information Systems (CRIS).
5. Accessing patient demographic and clinical information from the clinical systems. Entering information into the database.
6. Reviewing data for quality and completeness using reporting software.
7. Collaborating with principal investigators, IS staff, and clinic staff in the continued development of the CRIS system.
8. Assist principal investigators and staff in the creation of data reports for quality assurance measures.
9. Coordinates the collection, processing, organization, and storage of biological specimens including maintenance of electronic specimen tracking systems (STIP) and laboratory binders.
10. May be responsible for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files.

Bachelor’s Degree required. 0-1 year of related experience preferred. Computer skills, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, required. Experience working in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology orientated business environment preferred.

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