Clinical Research & Lab Specialist - Genitourinary Oncology

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Research & Lab Specialist to support groundbreaking oncology research. This role involves data management, patient interaction, and laboratory tasks, contributing to vital cancer research efforts. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team, ensuring quality data collection and assisting in scientific experiments. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and have a knack for organization and communication, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a mission-driven organization committed to diversity and inclusion in the fight against cancer.

Qualifications

• Assist in data collection and management for clinical research.
• Support scientists in laboratory tasks and experiments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and track patient eligibility for studies.
• Maintain communication for data collection needs.
• Conduct laboratory analyses and prepare specimens.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Detail Orientation

Time Management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Clinical Research Information Systems (CRIS)

Laboratory Equipment

Reporting Software

Job description

Clinical Research & Lab Specialist - Genitourinary Oncology

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This Clinical Research & Lab Specialist position will support the Genitourinary Oncology (GU) 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.

This position will additionally assist scientists in performing scientific research, development and/or clinical tasks of varying complexity. In general, they will assist in the setup, operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment, monitoring experiments, making observations and calculating and recording results.

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.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities For Clinical Research

• 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.
  
  

Primary Duties And Responsibilities For Laboratory Specialist

• Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain and troubleshoot equipment.
• Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas and may be responsible for ordering of supplies. Collaborates with Purchasing and may be responsible for negotiating with vendors.
• Conduct standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses, including the collection of information and samples from organic substances, such as blood, drugs, and animals.
• Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings, including grant preparation and presentations, and look for opportunities to co-author publications. May be expected to participate in formal and information presentations of results to staff.
• Participate in grant application process and manuscript preparation as required.
• Maintains detailed notebook of all work-related activities.
• Monitors laboratory work to ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety information as well as the standard operation procedures specific to each laboratory.
• Expected to provide intellectual and interactive commitment to position by keeping up with appropriate literature and research publications.
• May be responsible for the development, modification and improvement of standard operating procedures.
• Uses computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology applications to perform work duties.
• May be responsible for designing and executing advanced experiments and setting strategy.
• May be responsible for the examination of animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.
• May be responsible for monitoring laboratory budgets.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 0-1 years of 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 always adhere to institutional confidentiality guidelines.
• 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.

EEOC Poster

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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