Clinical Research Data Specialist I

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. Qualifications 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. Minimum Education: Associate’s degree or 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. Salary The hourly rate range for this position is $26.77 - $34.32. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Southern California