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Position Summary

The Clinical Data Coordinator I is responsible for performing clinical data entry and abstraction activities for Caris protocols and projects. This role is essential in supporting research initiatives aimed at improving oncology patient care by upholding the highest standards of data quality and integrity.

Key responsibilities include the collection, review, and interpretation of clinical research data for accurate and timely entry into electronic databases. The coordinator must have a foundational understanding of oncology terminology and workflows, clinical data abstraction processes, case report forms (CRFs), and the interpretation of source documentation. Prompt and precise responses to data queries are also critical to ensure compliance with study timelines and quality expectations.

Job Responsibilities

+ Abstract clinical data from subject source documentation found in the electronic medical record (EMR) or medical charts.

+ Enter clinical data into study-specific electronic data capture (EDC) case report forms (CRFs).

+ Perform data cleaning to ensure accuracy and completeness.

+ Update the EDC system following data verification, including resolution of data queries.

+ Track site progress toward goals and monitor CRF completion metrics.

+ Prioritize case abstraction based on business and study needs.

+ Maintain study-specific documentation in accordance with the site and sponsor requirements.

+ Conduct quality control (QC) audits of the clinical database to identify and correct discrepancies.

+ Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements, HIPAA regulations, site standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ethical research standards.

+ Collaborate with onsite teams to ensure proper informed consent is obtained and documented prior to data abstraction.

+ Maintain compliance with Caris and site-specific requirements for source document management and fulfillment of information requests.

+ Ability to serve as the designated data abstractor across multiple sites, with strong organizational skills to prioritize workload and manage timelines based on the needs of each site.

+ Communicate effectively with manager, data monitoring team, site contacts, and ancillary research staff.

Required Qualifications

+ 3–5 years of experience in clinical data collection within a GCP-compliant and regulatory-driven research environment.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

+ Experience working with electronic data capture (EDC) systems.

+ Prior clinical study experience in oncology.

+ Strong understanding of medical terminology.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, healthcare, public health).

+ Research Coordinator Certification preferred (SoCRA or ACRP).

+ Familiarity with Multiple Primary & Histology Rules, AJCC Staging, and/or SEER Coding.

+ Effective communicator; consistently prompt and prepared for team meetings and one-on-one discussions.

+ Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and make data-driven decisions.

+ Capable of prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

+ Skilled in building trust and maintaining clear communication with site personnel and other stakeholders.

+ Highly detail-oriented, with a demonstrated passion for the meaningful impact research can have on patient care.

+ Strong problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to develop and implement effective solutions.

+ Maintains a professional and positive demeanor when interacting with internal and external stakeholders.

+ Proactively proposes, implements, and evaluates resolutions to operational or data-related challenges.

Physical Demands

+ Must possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

+ Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use standard office equipment.

Training

+ Completion of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Human Subject Protection, SEER Primary Site Training, Multiple Primary & Histology Rules, and AJCC Staging.

+ All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.

Other

+ Willingness to travel to multiple investigative sites, if required

**Conditions of Employment:** Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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