Clinical Trials Data Entry Specialist

As the Data Entry Specialist, you will participate in all research activities as part of the clinical research team located at UCLA/UCLA Santa Monica while under the direction of the COG Principal Investigator, Lead COG Study Coordinator (team leader), study investigators, Division Chief, and Clinical Research Lead in the Department of Pediatrics. You are responsible for completing the data management of clinical research studies of all clinical research studies specific to the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. This includes responsibility for collection and transcription of research patient data and study related information into research records (CRFs) and assists with maintenance of regulatory files to fulfill research requirements. You will work with study monitors to process and collect accurate data in a timely manner and assist investigators and study coordinators in clinic settings. You will work flexible hours and/or overtime to meet study deadlines and requirements. Work may be assigned by the Division Chief/PI, Lead Study Coordinator, Regulatory Coordinator, investigator or administration, and assignments may be changed on an as-needed basis in order to ensure that studies and patient care needs are handled appropriately and in a timely manner. Salary range: $24.28-$48.04 Hourly

Required Skills, knowledge, and abilities: Demonstrated working knowledge of current medical terminology specific to oncology, to accurately read entries in patient charts and record accurately and timely, information into study records and other appropriate research data forms. Clinical research experience, with in depth knowledge of clinical oncology as it pertains to clinical trials and studies. Demonstrated knowledge of "good clinical practices" for clinical research as defined by the FDA. Demonstrated organizational skills to efficiently and effectively provide data management/monitoring support for multiple clinical trials and projects, providing accurate information in a timely manner. Demonstrated knowledge of all components the research process as it pertains to clinical trials and studies, i.e., IRB procedures and processes, data management, patient care management, etc. Computer skills using PC platform computers with proficiency in Excel, Word, FileMaker pro to enter data and generate correspondence accurately. Preferred Skills, knowledge and abilities Bachelors degree in related field