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# Research Data Specialist

- **Company:** The Cancer & Hematology Centers
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clinical Data Repository, Coherent Remote File System (CRFS)
- **Published:** June 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1f13170ef71a893d

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Transcription?, Do you have a Associate's degree?, * Bachelor's degree (preferred) in life sciences of equivalent. May consider associate degree with applicable experience., * Working knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.

 * Data collection experience
 * Research knowledge

## Description

As the Research Data Specialist, you will be responsible for collecting, transcribing, and transmitting clinical data for multiple investigational drug studies performed. This role provides accurate / clean data in a timely manner for pharmaceutical sponsors waiting to determine the next dose level. The Research Data Specialists are a main point of contact between CRO and site level, they schedule and facilitate visits with the Clinical Research Associates from the CRO for each trial that they are assigned to., * Receives and requests data from patient records; completes (as appropriate) paper and electronic case report forms (CRFs).

 * Reviews patient data for completeness and accuracy.
 * Identifies, enters Adverse Events (AEs) in CRFs (as appropriate).
 * Performs data entry and transmits data to sponsors as required.
 * Coordinates and schedules monitor(s) visits with availability of research coordinator, pharmacy and investigator in mind.
 * Meets with sponsor/monitors, along with research coordinator, to review data entry. Provides support and information to monitors as necessary and as directed by supervisor(s).
 * Retrieves missing data promptly to ensure completeness of CRFs.
 * Assures that data entry remains current for all studies per SOP. Ensures that study team is aware of data deadlines.
 * Reviews and utilizes protocols as guides for study activities.
 * Maintains a study tracking file as assigned for each study and communicates as needed with accounts receivable staff regarding submitted data.
 * Attends meetings and briefings regarding clinical studies as required.
 * Assists in the success of the research department by performing other tasks as assigned.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.



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