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Clinical Research Data Specialist - PEDS VUMC SICKLE CELL CENTER

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position is to manage the data and research governance for the Vanderbilt Global Haploidentical Consortium and the research governance for the adult stroke Nigerian study in sickle cell disease and priapism, along with the obstetric project to prevent maternal deaths in women with sickle cell disease. The activities will include, but is not limited to, collection of source documentation from outside sites, verification of eligibility of patients prior to enrollment on a study, management of patient slot availability, monitoring entry into the electronic database and verification against submitted source documentation, querying for resolution to any discrepancy of data entered or submitted, training of sites on study specific procedures and expectations, etc.

Department/Unit Summary:

The Vanderbilt-Meharry Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease features experts from many medical fields to provide you help and healing. Our pediatric and adult sickle cell specialists offer you care based on research and experience. We treat your symptoms and determine if you are a candidate for therapies that can lead to a cure. We are connected to everything Vanderbilt offers. This means we can help you face life with sickle cell disease from every angle - with medical, mental and social support.

Position Shift:

Day Shift/Exempt Position

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Additional Key Elements/ Responsibilities:

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) and 3 years experience

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR):

- SOCRA certification preferred
- RN license preferred