"Research Data Specialist - Breast Oncology Cohort Studies"

The Research Data Specialist (RDS) will support the Breast Oncology Cohort Studies 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 Research Data Specialist will be responsible for the collection, management, and quality assurance review of patient clinical data.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for reviewing and abstracting the medical records for research patients on trials they are assigned.
• Entering identified clinical data points in the corresponding database.
• Ensuring that data is entered within the outlined timelines for each trial.
• Assisting research teams with the development, testing and implementation of Case Reports Forms for PI-Initiated clinical trials.
• Responsible for data entry of Subject Visit Tracking information into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with medical visits, assessments, and other subject-specific information.
• Responsible for data entry of time and effort spent on study-specific activities and other administrative tasks into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with work completed.
• Responsible for data entry of study-specific activity, including but not limited to monitor visits, external site enrollment, amendments, receipt of Safety Reports, etc. into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with activity completed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills required
• Strong interpersonal skills - ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.
• Must practice discretion and always adhere to institutional confidentiality guidelines.
• Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 1 year of Dana-Farber Associate Research Data Specialist experience required.
• 0-1 years’ experience working in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology orientated business environment preferred.

PATIENT CONTACT: Yes, all ages.

Pay Transparency Statement: The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications. $50,500.00 - $56,700.00