Northwestern University · 1 day ago
Data Assistant FSM/CC
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$19.89/hr - $27.80/hr
2+ years expNorthwestern University is seeking a Data Assistant for their Cancer Center department. The role involves ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data for clinical trials, managing project data, and providing consultation on data management.
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Responsibilities
Ensures submission and maintenance of accurate, timely, complete and reliable data and reports by implementing data management and quality assurance procedures
Provides feedback to customers and clients regarding systematic data errors or problems
Documents revisions in codebooks and manuals
Responsible for the compilation of all data for clinical trials managed by the CTO
Manages project data including extraction, entering, processing, accuracy, analysis and evaluation of data ensuring that results meet project information and deliverable objectives
Serves as a resource to new staff regarding quality data entry, maintenance, and departmental policies
Assists with data for all teams and occasional audits
Partners with internal/external project and IT staff to create, review, analyze, interpret, summarize and prepare progress and final reports
Provides consultation to internal/external project staff on appropriate data management, methodological issues and analysis of data
Participates in team and other departmental meetings to share experiences, learn about what other teams are doing and help solve problems
Manages data receipt, tracking and follows up on assigned project(s)
Detects trends and reports on patterns of errors
Contacts customers to obtain missing data
Compiles and maintains codebooks, data files and memos needed for subsequent analysis of data
Learns and complies with appropriate compliance and regulation requirements regarding protected data
Obtains required training for all electronic data capture systems
Gives input on CTO policies and procedures with regards to data entry/monitoring
Assesses protocol compliance and communicates directly with the study coordinator and PI when compliance issues are identified
Edits, codes and enters data per protocol
Runs reports and completes basic analysis
Determines data needed to be collected and the appropriate data resources for specific study/project needs
Abstract all required patient data from medical record sources for entry into cas report forms (paper and/or electronic)
Main contact for monitors/CRO’s for data query resolution
Reviews data input for accuracy, addressing on skip patterns, coding, and other information
Performs cleaning/formatting tasks of datasets
Follow timelines stated in SOP (CO-SM-312) and individual sponsor contracts, for data entry and query resolution
Assists with data reconciliation
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
2 Years' Data Entry Or Similar Experience Is Required
Ability to understand complex pathology data and cancer treatment regimens and their toxicity
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, nurses, technicians and co-workers
Excellent verbal and written communication
Medical terminology
Preferred
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience
Experience in data management in a health field, exposure to cancer clinical trials
Computer literate in basic software, internet use, and cancer-related databases
Experience with oncology clinical trials
Experience with databases such as SAS/Access
Benefits
Health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development
Variety of tools and resources
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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