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Research Data Specialist

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston

Job Description

Job ID: 22725
Date Posted: 07/13/2012
Location: 450 Brookline Ave
Job Family: Research
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Job Summary:

Located in Boston, Dana Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow¿s physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals. 

The Research Data Specialist in the Center for Neuro Oncology will support the 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.

  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.

Performs basic technical procedures as directed.  Collects medical data from paper and electronic sources.  Maintains on-going communications with staff (internal and external) for data collection needs.  Works as part of a research team to create and utilize a large database of clinical information and biological specimens.  Understands basic principles of human research subject protection.  May handle blood and tissue specimens including collection, processing, and the appropriate storage in accordance with protocol requirements and all safety regulations. 



Job Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree required. 0-2 years of related experience preferred. Computer skills, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, required.  Requires close to moderate supervision.  Experience working in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology orientated business environment preferred.

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 and have the ability to follow-through.  Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.  Must practice discretion and adhere to institutional confidentiality guidelines at all times.  Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office.

PATIENT CONTACT: Yes, all ages.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ¿at will¿ employment relationship.



Schedule:

40 hour M-F


Employment Type

Full-Time

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