Data Coordinator 2

Clinical Research Assistant

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Yale Cancer Center is Connecticut's only cancer center designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Yale Cancer Center delivers the highest quality patient-centered care, achieves breakthrough discoveries, and trains the future leaders in cancer science and medicine. There are over 300 open and enrolling trials and over 600 open trials, providing the most advanced cancer therapies at Smilow Cancer Hospital and in the 15 Care Centers, and trials are available within 20+ disease units. Yale has been at the forefront of understanding the fundamental mechanisms of cancer biology and in developing effective therapies for the treatment of cancer, and harnesses the resources of the Yale School of Medicine and Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven to advance cancer research, prevention, and patient care, as well as community outreach and education.

The Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) will provide Yale Cancer Center / Clinical Trials Office with direct clinical and data management support related to the conduct of clinical trials and the collection and reporting of study-related clinical data for clinical studies within the assigned Disease team or area. Through the use of independent judgment and high level decision-making, extract, record, and disseminate treatment-related information for regular reporting and monitoring by the research team and study sponsors.

Required Skills and Abilities :

• Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency with Excel, Word and ability to utilize electronic medical databases.
• Ability to coordinate patient / study participant care from the recruitment phase through off treatment and follow-up phase. This coordination may require the scheduling and verification of appointments.
• Ability to independently and accurately abstract, create, and maintain a study participant's research record ensuring all required data is collected, source verified, and entered into sponsor databases.
• Impeccable interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team as well as independently while self-motivating. Professional appearance and manner as well as an excellent attendance record. Experience working with study sponsor personnel a plus.
• Proven ability to multitask, maintain confidentiality and manage a broad variety of duties and shifting priorities in a changing environment and to be organized and meticulous with details.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills :

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Background Check Requirements :

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check.

Health Requirements :

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

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