Remote Data Entry Operator Jobs in Massachusetts

The Center for Early Detection and Interception of Blood Cancers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a full-time Research Data Specialist to help with data entry, data quality assurance, and data reporting tasks related to studies advancing understanding of multiple myeloma and Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia precursor states. The Research Data Specialist will be a member of the Center for Early Detection and Interception of Blood Cancers team and have dedicated focus on the collection, entry, reporting, and quality assurance of clinical research data. This individual will play an integral role in ensuring data quality and accuracy across the Center's studies and databases, and must show strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data integrity at all times.
The Research Data Specialist will work under the supervision of the Center's Senior Manager for Research Data Integration, as part of a team of data specialists and students with dedicated focus on data entry and data management. The Research Data Specialist will assist with the collection, entry, and quality assurance of clinical data for our non-interventional biobanking and database studies, including our PANGEA, PROMISE, and PCROWD studies.
The Research Data Specialist will perform chart review in Epic, collect relevant data points, and enter information into REDCap and other electronic databases. They may contact study participants and external healthcare facilities via phone, e-mail, or fax to request medical records and data from external institutions. They will perform data entry into our REDCap databases of data from both internal and external medical records and data sources. They will check data for accuracy and escalate any quality concerns to the management team.
The Research Data Specialist will also be responsible for creating data reports and custom datasets for internal researchers, using Microsoft Excel, REDCap, Business Objects, or other similar data reporting tools. They will follow all regulatory and data privacy requirements. They will build, edit, and maintain data collection forms in REDCap and other electronic data capture platforms. They will create data visualizations and present information at internal team meetings. They will use statistical analysis software, including SAS and/or R, to clean, merge, and reshape datasets to fulfill data reporting requests.
The Research Data Specialist should be able to attend on-site team meetings once per week (currently on Thursdays), in addition to occasional on-site events and training sessions.
This position's work location is fully remote with occasional time on-campus in [enter location]. The selected candidate may only work remotely from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).
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.

• Responsible for reviewing and abstracting the medical records for research patients on trials they are assigned.
• Entering identified clinical data points in the corresponding database.
• Ensuring that data is entered within the outlined timelines for each trial.
• Assisting research teams with the development, testing and implementation of Case Reports Forms for PI-Initiated clinical trials.
• Responsible for data entry of Subject Visit Tracking information into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with medical visits, assessments, and other subject-specific information.
• Responsible for data entry of time and effort spent on study-specific activities and other administrative tasks into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with work completed.
• Responsible for data entry of study-specific activity, including but not limited to monitor visits, external site enrollment, amendments, receipt of Safety Reports, etc. into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with activity completed.

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.
• 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.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The position requires a bachelor's degree or 1 year of experience as a Dana-Farber Associate Research Data Specialist. Experience of 0-1 years in a medical, scientific research, or technology-oriented business environment is preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
PATIENT CONTACT: Yes, all ages.
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 committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate 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.
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$50,500.00 - $56,700.00