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Data Management Specialist

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $47K - $78K

💻 Other

🗓️ June 2nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a Data Management Specialist. This role involves supporting Investigator Initiated Trials by using OnCore CTMS and EDC systems to build protocol calendar specifications, develop eCRFs, and oversee various data management processes. The specialist will also collaborate with protocol staff to ensure effective data collection throughout study cycles.
 
Highlights 
  • Use OnCore CTMS and EDC systems for protocol and data management.
  • Build protocol calendar specifications and develop eCRFs.
  • Knowledge in oncology and clinical trial processes required.
  • Compensation ranges from $47,278 to $78,000 per year.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience.
  • Experience with EPIC and medical coding preferred.

Data Management Specialist Full Description

Data Management Specialist

Job Title  | Data Management Specialist
Requisition Number  | RE50485
Working Title  |
Department Name  | 7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Grade Level  | 45
Salary Range  | $47,278-78,000/year
Type of Position  | Staff
Position Time Status  | Full-Time
Required Education  | BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:  | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience  | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification  | None
Physical Requirements  | Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion, occasional lifting of objects up to 25lbs.
Shift  | Primarily day shift. Some evenings/weekends as needed for projects.

Job Summary  | The Markey Cancer Center is seeking an experienced Data Management Specialist to provide data management support for Investigator Initiated Trials. This position will being responsible for using OnCore [the Cancer Center’s CTMS and EDC (Electronic Data Capture) System] to build protocol calendar specifications and develop eCRFs(Electronic Case Report Forms) as well as cleaning, change controls, validation / freeze and lock. The data management specialist will assist in collaborating with protocol staff (Principal Investigators, Study Coordinators, Clinical Research Associates, Biostatisticians, Data Monitors, Clinical Data Managers etc.) regarding data collection throughout the study life cycle.

This position has the potential for a fully remote work arrangement.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume.

To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | Knowledge of clinical trials design and processes, the therapeutic area of oncology, computers, EDC systems, data management processes, forms design and development, and medical coding, EPIC.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | No
Preferred Education/Experience  | BS or equivalent plus 5 years of related experience.
Deadline to Apply  | 06/15/2025

Our University Community  | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * How many years of paid employment experience do you have in data management? 
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  2. * How many years experience of paid employment do you have designing and developing Case Report Forms (CRFs) and/or other data collection forms for research? 
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  3. * How many years of paid employment experience do you have in biomedical data management? 
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  4. * How many years of paid employment experience do you have managing clinical trials data? 
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  5. * How many years of paid employment experience do you have managing data in the therapeutic area of oncology? 
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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