Research Data Specialist

OOCORP OneOncology LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cancer & Hematology Centers in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Research Data Specialist to support clinical studies and data collection.

You will collect, transcribe, and transmit clinical data, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to pharmaceutical sponsors, acting as a liaison between CROs and site staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (preferred) and experience in data collection and medical terminology; training and collaboration with clinical teams are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in life sciences or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
• Data collection experience.
• Research knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Receives and requests data from patient records and completes CRFs.
• Reviews patient data for completeness and accuracy.
• Identifies and enters Adverse Events (AEs) in CRFs.
• Performs data entry and transmits data to sponsors.
• Coordinates and schedules monitor visits with research staff and investigator.
• Provides support to monitors and research staff as directed.
• Maintains a study tracking file and communicates with accounts receivable as needed.
• Attends meetings and assists in departmental tasks.

Skills

Data collection

Medical terminology

Clinical research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (preferred)

Job description

Our Mission

At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families. We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist. Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you’re going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it’s important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home.

Why Join Us

We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description

Position Overview

As the Research Data Specialist, you will be responsible for collecting, transcribing, and transmitting clinical data for multiple investigational drug studies performed. This role provides accurate / clean data in a timely manner for pharmaceutical sponsors waiting to determine the next dose level. The Research Data Specialists are a main point of contact between CRO and site level, they schedule and facilitate visits with the Clinical Research Associates from the CRO for each trial that they are assigned to.

Desired/Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in life sciences of equivalent. May consider associate degree with applicable experience.
• Specific skills & abilities: Working knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
• Data collection experience
• Research knowledge

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Receives and requests data from patient records; completes (as appropriate) paper and electronic case report forms (CRFs). Reviews patient data for completeness and accuracy. Identifies, enters Adverse Events (AEs) in CRFs (as appropriate). Performs data entry and transmits data to sponsors as required. Coordinates and schedules monitor(s) visits with availability of research coordinator, pharmacy and investigator in mind. Meets with sponsor/monitors, along with research coordinator, to review data entry. Provides support and information to monitors as necessary and as directed by supervisor(s). Retrieves missing data promptly to ensure completeness of CRFs. Assures that data entry remains current for all studies per SOP. Ensures that study team is aware of data deadlines. Reviews and utilizes protocols as guides for study activities. Maintains a study tracking file as assigned for each study and communicates as needed with accounts receivable staff regarding submitted data. Attends meetings and briefings regarding clinical studies as required. Assists in the success of the research department by performing other tasks as assigned.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.