Clin Research Data Spec I

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a data coordinator to assist in creating and updating research charts and case report forms for cancer studies. You will coordinate with principal investigators, staff, and sponsor contacts to resolve data inquiries and ensure timely, accurate reporting in line with SOPs.

Responsibilities include data entry from electronic records, maintaining logs, and ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations while upholding high standards of data quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity in research data management.
• Proficiency with MS Office and experience with data reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, updating, and maintaining research charts and case report forms.
• Coordinate with investigators and sponsor contacts to resolve data inquiries.
• Compile, register, and submit data, ensuring protocol compliance and timely reporting.
• Answer simple data clarifications and support data query resolution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with data

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Data integrity standards

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

James P. Wilmot Cancer Center

Full time

R276106

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Job Location (Full Address):

90 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: 400178 Cancer Center/Clin Trials Ofc

Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)

Range: UR URG 106 H

Compensation Range: $21.78 - $30.53

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Assists in creating, updating, and maintaining research charts and case report forms, including regulatory related issues, in accordance with department standard operating procedures. Coordinates with the Principal Investigators (PI), staff, and sponsor-designated contacts to resolve data inquiries as needed. Responsible for the compilation, registration and submission of data, monitoring compliance with the protocol, adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and all applicable regulations and guidelines to ensure timely, accurate and compliant data reporting. Answers simple data clarifications (i.e. data queries) for each study.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Inspects clinical data and research data from electronic records and other sources and assists study staff on entering this data into electronic medium for each assigned study. Supports the collection and analysis of research protocols and coordinates with the primary and sub-investigators. Reviews all data submitted for accuracy and completeness and determines if any actions are required to resolve any errors, omissions or discrepancies. Independently answers simple data clarifications and answers more complex data clarifications under guidance from management. Ensures all study requirements are documented and meet both internal and external regulations in accordance with protocol guidelines. Develops source data worksheets specific to each assigned study to ensure accurate source documentation.

• Assists with the preparation and maintenance of electronic logs and data status updates to be presented routinely at PI Oversight meetings. Investigates and reports on data collection into an electronic data capture system in a timely manner according to protocol guidelines and department standard operating procedures (SOPs). Maintains screening, enrollment, and other sponsor and/or protocol specific logs, as required by protocol and department SOPs.

• Works closely with the investigators and study personnel from all cross-functional teams to establish appropriate data collection methods to meet the needs for each assigned project. Designs and creates data collection forms and communicates regularly with the study team to optimize data review and handling processes. Ensures that appropriate quality assurance procedures are in place for error detection and correction.

• Maintains currently knowledge and practice of all federal, state, sponsor, and institutional policies and laws, standard operating procedures, and guidelines.

• Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies. Demonstrates accountability for continuous learning and participates in protocol-related training as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail required
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion required
• Commitment to the University’s core values required
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment required
• Understands and follows data integrity standards and processes required
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required
• Highly collaborative, works well in teams required
• Proficient in MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, internet required
• Ability to understand and follow standard research protocols and procedures preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

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At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better - Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.