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Data Management Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $47K - $78K

💻 Other

🗓️ September 16th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a Data Management Specialist to support data management activities for Investigator Initiated Trials at the Markey Cancer Center. The role involves using OnCore CTMS and EDC systems to build protocol calendars, develop electronic case report forms, and collaborate with protocol staff for data collection and validation throughout the study lifecycle.

Highlights
  • Build protocol calendar specifications and develop electronic case report forms (eCRFs) using OnCore CTMS and EDC systems.
  • Perform data cleaning, change control, validation, freeze, and lock processes for clinical trials.
  • Collaborate with Principal Investigators, Study Coordinators, Clinical Research Associates, Biostatisticians, Data Monitors, and Clinical Data Managers.
  • Use knowledge of clinical trials design, oncology therapeutic area, electronic data capture, data management, form design, medical coding, and EPIC.
  • Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 3 years related experience; preferred 5 years with relevant experience.
  • Salary range is $47,278 to $78,000 per year.
  • Position is full-time staff with potential for fully remote work.
  • Work primarily during the day shift with some evenings/weekends as needed for projects.
  • No supervisory responsibilities.
  • Must submit a complete application including cover letter and resume.

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  | 10/06/2025
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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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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