Data Manager (6-Month Fixed-Term, Remote)

Job Description
This 6-Month Fixed-Term Cancer Clinical Research Data Manager is Remote.
Research Data Manager (Data Aide 3) – SCI-CTO BMT Clinical Research Group
The Stanford Cancer Institute (SCI) is one of an elite number of National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country, and is a prominent, dynamic, growing and complex Institute within the Stanford University School of Medicine. The SCI actively works to build synergies and collaborations among faculty with cancer-relevant expertise from four Schools and over 30 departments across Stanford University. We seek an BMT Research Data Manager to help us enact our mission to reduce cancer mortality through comprehensive programs of cancer research, treatment, education and outreach. Given the SCI’s mission, breadth, and depth, it employs over 320 staff members in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and forward-thinking environment with tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth. The Clinical Trial Office (CTO) is an integral component of the Stanford Cancer Institute since the vital work performed there enables our adult and pediatric cancer centers to translate research from the laboratory into the clinical setting. You will be working with an unparalleled leading-edge community of faculty and staff who are fundamentally changing the world of healthcare in the cancer arena.
We are seeking a Research Data Manager to enter data from a source document into a computer system and verify entries for accuracy and completeness. Maintain complex databases and develop tools and guidelines for data collection and integrity. Work is performed by exercising independent judgment and initiative in performing tasks. Reporting to the BMT Clinical Research Manager, the Data Manager will be conversant in the goals, mission and priorities of the Institute, and utilize this knowledge to manage data. We are seeking candidates with excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal Skills. Our staff run toward challenges, and you will have a demonstrated history of doing the same with a high degree of professionalism, initiative and flexibility.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of the principles of clinical research and federal regulations.
Familiarity with IRB guidelines and regulations.
Previous experience with clinical trials, data management.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
Sitting in place at computer for long periods of time with extensive keyboarding/dexterity.
Occasionally use a telephone.
Rarely writing by hand.
- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Working Conditions
Occasional evening and weekend hours.
Work Standards
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu .
Responsibilities
Core Duties:
Establish complex record-keeping procedures, including cross-indexing by several factors and the designing of necessary forms.
Maintain existing databases and develop guidelines to ensure data integrity; may integrate data from several sources.
Identify and select usable data from extremely subtle and complex data patterns, applying practical understanding.
Utilize computer applications to manipulate and report complex data. Develop new tools to assist with data collection and analysis.
Work with data providers to discuss and clarify data ambiguities, inconsistencies etc.
Perform audits of own work or that of others to ensure conformance with established procedure.
Select and apply appropriate formulas, computer programs, or applications depending on data content.
May provide administrative support.
Minimum Education And Experience Required
High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent and three years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Strong clerical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to exercise judgment and employ basic reasoning skills.
Strong attention to detail.

Work arrangement
Yes