Data Assistant FSM/CC

Department: MED-Cancer Center

Salary/Grade: NEX/11

Target hiring range for this position will be between be range is as be $19.89-$28.40 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary:

Provides data management support for patient-oriented clinical research studies. Coordinates data collection and management in accordance with departmental research objectives. This role serves as a liaison between the clinical research team, internal departments, external sponsors, and regulatory entities.

• Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered in this job description

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assists with data aggregation and reporting for grants, publications, or to satisfy regulatory requirements. Collects and interprets subject data from medical records or other source documents. Enters/records and submits subject data to study sponsors, resolves data queries, and verifies accuracy of data
• Maintains system for controlling documentation flow for protocols, including but not limited to, medical records, laboratory and pathology information, regulatory documents and case report forms
• Enters required data into data controls systems
• Assists with protocol updates, audits, and data file preparation
• Performs quality checks
• Participates in data review meetings as required by the department. Collaborates with members of multidisciplinary teams
• Assists with Case Report Form (CRF) and related document development
• Analyzes protocols during development to determine data capture needs and contributes to protocol document development
• Assists with training of new Clinical Trials Data Specialists

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree preferred
• Experience working in the health care field with knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• 1 year of experience in clinical research trials-oncology preferred (hard to get 1 year experience in entry level role, out of High School)

Benefits:

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.

We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

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