Research Data Specialist I

Socket.dev; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PHRI is seeking a Research Data Specialist I to assist with data management coordination in a clinical study from conceptualization to completion. You will work under supervision to ensure data quality, reporting, and issue resolution across study processes and centers.

Responsibilities include integrating workflows between data management and site processes, troubleshooting systems, and communicating data-related questions to partners.

Qualifications

• Community college diploma in business, computer science, or health-related field.
• Experience with database management, programming, development, and use of databases is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently, adapt to change, take initiative, self-motivate, be flexible, and multi-task.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with electronic data capture software and data authoring software such as Framemaker, iDataFax, TrialMaster, RedCAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data management coordination in a clinical study from conceptualization to completion.
• Support integration of workflows between data management and study processes.
• Troubleshoot data management system issues and determine solutions.
• Respond to data-related questions from internal and external partners.
• Request and review reports to maintain data integrity of the study.
• Maintain study support tools, reports, and trackers.
• Assist developers and end users to support study-specific technology.

Skills

Problem solving

Independence

Adaptability

Initiative

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Multi-tasking

Education

Community College diploma in Business/CS/Health-related field

Tools

Framemaker

iDataFax

TrialMaster

RedCAP

Job description

The Research Data Specialist I will assist with the overall coordination in all aspects of data management in a clinical study at PHRI. They will work under the direction of a Research Project Manager I-III and (Associate) Program Manager, Research Operations, in conjunction with the study Principal Investigator to oversee the conduct of the study from conceptualization to completion. Responsibilities include: oversee the management and reporting of data;. Support integration of workflows between data management and other study processes (e.g. IP management & site management); Troubleshoot issues related to data management systems and problem solve to determine a solution; Respond to data-related questions from internal and external partners; Request and review reports to maintain data integrity of the study; Requesting, and testing/validation of reports; Communicate with participating clinical centres regarding data issues and query resolution;. Maintain study support tools, reports, and trackers; Maintain and manage access to the study database and systems for all study personnel;. Assist and liaise with developers and end users to support development of study-specific technology; Perform activities related to safety reporting, event adjudication, medical coding, major protocol deviations, and data transfers; and Perform activities related to major protocol deviations and data transfers.

1. Community College diploma in Business, Computer Science, or a Health-related field.
2. Experience with database management, programming, development, and use of databases is considered an asset.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
4. Ability to problem-solve, work independently, adapt to constant change, take initiative, self- motivate, be flexible, and multi-task.
5. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
6. Familiarity with electronic data capture software and data authoring software such as Framemaker, iDataFax, TrialMaster, RedCAP.