Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 15 hours ago
Research Data Specialist - Thoracic Oncology
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$50K/yr - $57K/yr
0+ years expDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The Research Data Specialist will support the Thoracic Oncology clinical research program by managing data collection, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with research teams for clinical trials.
CommunitiesHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalNon ProfitOncology
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
Evaluating and tracking the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic for inclusion in the study
May assist or be responsible for consenting eligible patients in clinic
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
Assist principal investigators and staff in the creation of data reports for quality assurance measures
Coordinates 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
Support the clinical programs with outcomes data collection, reporting, analysis and audits
Ensures timely reporting to internal and external outcomes data repositories, including national repositories when required by regulatory requirements and U.S. law
Ensure case management documentation in patient medical records and other information management systems as assigned to support clinical program clinical care
Perform QA and QC procedures to ensure optimal data reporting as assigned
Develop knowledge of specialized data sources specific to outcomes data reporting, including routine reaching out to offsite providers to obtain information from medical records at outside sites of care
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or 1 year of experience as a Dana-Farber Associate Research Data Specialist
Excellent organizational and communication skills
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
Preferred
Experience of 0-1 years in a medical, scientific research, or technology-oriented business environment
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Edward Benz
CEO
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