Position Description

Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of clinical research subject Case Report Forms. The Research Data Specialist (RDS) supports the clinical research team of the Northside Hospital Research Program. Responsibilities involve patient registration, data management, adverse event reporting, maintenance of a Clinical Trials Management System, and other activities related to research. The RDS works closely with the Clinical Research Nurses (CRN) and Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC) to complete all data-related tasks. The RDS serves as a resource for the clinical research team regarding all aspects of data management to achieve optimal research outcomes and quality.

Position Requirements

Associates Degree from an accredited college or university

OR

Graduate of an Allied Health Program (Medical Assistant, Certified Nurse Aide, Lab Tech, Infusion Tech, etc) If not Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) at time of hire, must achieve professional certification through Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) by deadline assigned to specific work location. Knowledge and understanding of the clinical environment. Proficient in computer systems with expertise in use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred:

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in a data driven research – related field (such as allied health, biological sciences, chemistry, economics, mathematics, psychology, sociology, demography, geography, anthropology, statistics, data science). Two (2) years relevant experience in a clinical or healthcare setting. Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) through the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA). Knowledge and understanding of clinical research healthcare science and Good Clinical Practice (GPC) international quality standards for clinical research. Knowledge of clinical research practices including completion of Case Report Forms (CRFs) and regulatory requirements. Certificate from an accredited Medical Terminology training course confirming successful completion of the training.

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