Research Data Specialist

About the Role

The Research Data Specialist (RDS) will support the Center of Cancer Therapeutic Innovation (CCTI) clinical research program in data collection, computing, and database organization. The position is fully remote, with occasional on-campus time in Boston, MA. Remote work is restricted to New England states (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).

Key Responsibilities

• Disease Based RDS Positions:
• Review and abstract medical records for research patients on assigned trials.
• Enter identified clinical data points into the corresponding database.
• Ensure data is entered within the outlined timelines for each trial.
• Assist research teams with the development, testing, and implementation of Case Reports Forms for PI-Initiated clinical trials.
• CRIS RDS Positions:
• Evaluate and track the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic for study inclusion.
• May assist or be responsible for consenting eligible patients in clinic.
• Maintain on-going communications with Information Services, physicians, and staff for data collection needs.
• Review and abstract medical records for patients.
• Enter clinical data into the Clinical Research Information Systems (CRIS).
• Access patient demographic and clinical information from clinical systems.
• Enter information into the database.
• Review data for quality and completeness using reporting software.
• Collaborate with principal investigators, IS staff, and clinic staff in the continued development of the CRIS system.
• Assist principal investigators and staff in the creation of data reports for quality assurance measures.
• Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) RDS Positions:
• Support clinical programs with outcomes data collection, reporting, analysis, and audits.
• Ensure timely reporting to internal and external outcomes data repositories, including national repositories when required.
• Ensure case management documentation in patient medical records and other information management systems.
• Perform QA and QC procedures to ensure optimal data reporting.
• Develop knowledge of specialized data sources for outcomes data reporting, including obtaining information from outside sites of care.
• General Responsibilities:
• Examine, synthesize, and evaluate medical records.
• Abstract and record pertinent medical information.
• Monitor patient status.
• Collect, manage, and perform quality assurance review of patient clinical data.
• Coordinate 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 & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office
• Clinical Research Information Systems (CRIS)
• Electronic specimen tracking systems (STIP)

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.
• Must practice discretion and adhere to institutional confidentiality guidelines.
• Bachelor’s degree or 1 year of experience as a Dana-Farber Associate Research Data Specialist.
• Experience in a medical, scientific research, or technology-oriented business environment is preferred.
• Patient contact required (all ages).