Research Data Coordinator, Oncology Clinical Trials

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); Remote; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center's Office of Clinical Research seeks a Research Data Coordinator to support data entry, documentation, and records management for oncology trials. This administrative role emphasizes accurate data handling and collaboration with study teams.

Work is fully remote with occasional on-site attendance. The position provides exposure to clinical trial operations without sponsorship and requires authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant experience may substitute.
• One to two years of relevant experience in clinical research data coordination.
• Licensure not required.

Responsibilities

• Enter clinical data from paper forms into study databases.
• Learn and use multiple electronic databases per study requirements.
• Address data queries with investigators and coordinators.
• Extract data from medical charts and EMRs.
• Upload imaging data to study portals.
• Use DocuSign to obtain signatures on source documents.
• Organize and file study documents in binder sections.
• Prepare routine letters and documentation for sponsors.
• Maintain documentation for daily research operations.
• Provide administrative planning for data activities.

Skills

Data entry

Documentation

Records management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

DocuSign

Electronic study databases

Job description

Posting Title: Research Data Coordinator, Oncology Clinical Trials

Department Overview

The University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center continues to expand opportunities for cancer patients to participate in clinical trials. The Cancer Center’s Office of Clinical Research (CC OCR) supports this work through the collection and management of high-quality clinical research data.

Position Summary

The Office of Clinical Research seeks a Research Data Coordinator to support data entry, documentation, and records management for oncology clinical trials.

This is an administrative clinical research data coordination position. Its primary focus is entering, organizing, and maintaining study data not statistical analysis, data science, or business analytics. Although the internal job title is Research Data Analyst, applicants should be interested in detailed data entry, records management, and supporting clinical trial operations.

The position supports disease teams by maintaining accurate study data, organizing research documentation, and addressing data queries in collaboration with research coordinators and principal investigators. It is distinguished from a Clinical Research Coordinator by the administrative nature of its responsibilities and does not have authority to consent research participants.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Enter clinical research data from paper case report forms into the appropriate electronic study databases.


• Learn and use multiple electronic databases according to study-specific requirements.


• Address data queries from study management, consulting with research coordinators or principal investigators as needed.


• Extract required clinical information from participant medical charts and electronic medical records.


• Upload imaging data to study-specific web portals.


• Use DocuSign to obtain appropriate signatures on source documents.


• Organize and file research documents in the appropriate sections of study participant binders.


• Prepare routine cover letters and documentation for study sponsors.


• Maintain clinical trial data documentation and resources to support daily research operations.


• Provide administrative planning and organization for clinical research data activities.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.


• Experience: One to two years of relevant experience.


• Licensure: None required.

Physical Demands

Most work is performed in an office environment.

Position Type & Work Location

• Position Type: Exempt full time position


• Work Location: This position is fully remote, with occasional on-site attendance as needed.


• Salary range: 49-54k annually

About UVA

The University of Virginia is a public university committed to excellence in education, research, and patient care. This position offers the opportunity to support the University’s research mission and contribute to clinical trials that advance cancer care.

Additional Requirements

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future

Reference Check Process

Reference checks will be conducted through SkillSurvey. Candidates will be asked to provide five references, with at least three responses required.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .