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Research Data Specialist - Thoracic Oncology

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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Brookline, MA, USA · Boston, MA, USA · Maryland, USA
Posted on Mar 7, 2025
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Research Data Specialist - Thoracic Oncology

Job Details

Job Ref:
43458

Location:
450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Category:
Clinical Research

Employment Type:
Full time

Work Location:
Onsite: 4-5 days onsite/week

Overview

The Research Data Specialists (RDS) will support the Thoracic Oncology Florez Lab 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. The Research Data Specialist in this role will support the ctDNA/EQUAL Study, focusing on the development and pilot testing of a novel plasma circulating free DNA (cfDNA) screening assay to diagnosed EGFR positive lung cancer in patients that do not qualify for routine lung cancer screening. The study seeks to evaluate the feasibility of this screening test for non-tobacco-using East Asian and Hispanic/Latinx populations at risk for lung cancer.

We are considering 2025 bachelor's degree graduates for this position.

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.

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.
  • Accessing patient demographic and clinical information from the clinical systems. Entering information into the database.
  • Reviewing data for quality and completeness using reporting software.
  • 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.
  • Data entry of Subject Visit Tracking information into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with medical visits, assessments, and other subject-specific information.
  • Data entry of time and effort spent on study-specific activities and other administrative tasks into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with work completed.
  • 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.

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.

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 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.

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 equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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