Research Data Specialist - Gastrointestinal Oncology

Disease Based RDS Positions

• 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
• Aiding research teams with the development, testing and implementation of Case Reports Forms for PI-Initiated clinical trials

CRI-S RDS Positions

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

Requirements

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or 1 year of experience as a Dana-Farber Associate Research Data Specialist. Experience of 0-1 years in a medical, scientific research, or technology-oriented business environment is preferred.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Qualifications: The position requires a bachelor’s degree or 1 year of experience as a Dana-Farber Associate Research Data Specialist. Experience of 0-1 years in a medical, scientific research, or technology-oriented business environment is preferred.

Skills

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
Able 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

Benefits

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we.

Pay

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. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$50,500.00 - $56,700.00