University of Southern California · 13 hours ago
Clinical Research Data Specialist I
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$26.77/hr - $34.32/hr
0+ years expThe University of Southern California (USC) is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles, offering a world-class research environment. They are seeking a Clinical Research Data Specialist I to manage clinical data from trials, ensure data accuracy, and assist in audits and regulatory compliance.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Reads and understands clinical data from medical records. Extracts and enters required clinical data from medical records and patient research charts/reports to Clinical Research Forms (eCRFs/CRFs)
Maintains currency of research regulations including rules concerning reporting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and violations with department training and feedback
Interfaces with sponsors of externally sponsored trials. Provides timely data entry, plans and organizes monitoring visits and responds to inquiries
Performs follow up for study patient survival by reviewing medical records. Contacts other institutions for data on patients hospitalized at other institutions
Interacts closely with quality assurance teams to ensure data accuracy on Clinical Research Forms (eCRFs/CRFs) prior to submission for in-house, National Cancer Institute (NCI) sponsored and Cooperative Group studies. Discerns basic data discrepancies/protocol violations. Assists in obtaining outside documents and study specimen procurement and handling
Attends new protocol start-up orientations. Completes required protocol specific training
Assists in preparation of audits of assigned studies such as National Cancer Institute (NCI), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and pharmaceutical audits
Completes spreadsheets for industry studies in real time to ensure sponsor is invoiced appropriately and timely
Ensures confidentiality, accuracy, security and appropriate access of all data and records
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time
Qualification
Required
Experience in clinical trials data management
Reads and understands clinical data from medical records
Extracts and enters required clinical data from medical records and patient research charts/reports to Clinical Research Forms (eCRFs/CRFs)
Maintains currency of research regulations including rules concerning reporting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and violations with department training and feedback
Interfaces with sponsors of externally sponsored trials
Provides timely data entry, plans and organizes monitoring visits and responds to inquiries
Performs follow up for study patient survival by reviewing medical records
Contacts other institutions for data on patients hospitalized at other institutions
Interacts closely with quality assurance teams to ensure data accuracy on Clinical Research Forms (eCRFs/CRFs) prior to submission for in-house, National Cancer Institute (NCI) sponsored and Cooperative Group studies
Discerns basic data discrepancies/protocol violations
Assists in obtaining outside documents and study specimen procurement and handling
Attends new protocol start-up orientations
Completes required protocol specific training
Assists in preparation of audits of assigned studies such as National Cancer Institute (NCI), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and pharmaceutical audits
Completes spreadsheets for industry studies in real time to ensure sponsor is invoiced appropriately and timely
Ensures confidentiality, accuracy, security and appropriate access of all data and records
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Minimum Education: Associate's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 6 months
Minimum Field of Expertise: Requires good attention to detail with prior data entry experience
Some knowledge of medical terminology
Preferred
Preferred Education: Associate's Degree or combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Preferred Experience: Prior experience as a Data Manager in a clinical trials setting
Preferred Field of Expertise: Data Management
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (253)
2024 (239)
2023 (172)
2022 (207)
2021 (182)
2020 (195)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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