Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 18 hours ago
Research Data Specialist - Breast Oncology Cohort Studies
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$50K/yr - $57K/yr
0+ years expDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The Research Data Specialist will support the Breast Oncology Cohort Studies clinical research program by managing data collection, computing, and database organization, ensuring quality assurance of patient clinical data.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
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
Bachelor's Degree or 1 year of Dana-Farber Associate Research Data Specialist experience required
Preferred
0-1 years' experience working in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology orientated business environment preferred
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Edward Benz
CEO
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2026-01-13
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