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Data Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as computer science, statistics, or information systems. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before submitting your H-1B petition to USCIS, certifying the role meets prevailing wage requirements.
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JR-5434
Location:
450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215
Category:
Research Laboratory
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Onsite: occasional remote
Salary/Pay Rate:
$50,500.00 - $56,700.00 per year
Overview
The Research Data Specialists will support the Gastrointestinal Oncology (GI Oncology) clinical research program in the areas of data collection, computing, and database organization. Duties include the examination, synthesis, and evaluation of medical records; the abstraction and recording of pertinent medical information; and the monitoring of patient status. The Clinical Research Data Specialist will be responsible for the collection, management, and quality assurance review of patient clinical data.
This role will be part of Nadine Jackson, MD, MPH research team working on projects such as SURGE (SURGE: Supporting Utility and Representation in Genomics-based cancer trial Enrollment) and REACH (Resilience and Equity in Aging, Cancer, and Health) within the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Disease Based RDS positions:
- Responsible for reviewing and abstracting the medical records for research patients on protocols they are assigned.
- Entering identified clinical data points in the corresponding database.
- Ensuring that data is entered within the outlined timelines for each trial.
- Assisting research teams with the development, testing and implementation of Case Reports Forms for projects.
CRIS RDS positions:
- Evaluating and tracking the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic for inclusion in the study.
- May assist or be responsible for consenting eligible patients in clinic.
- Maintaining ongoing communications with Information Services and physicians and staff for data collection needs.
- Reviewing and abstracting the medical records for patients.
- Accessing patient demographic and clinical information from the clinical systems. Entering information into the database.
- Reviewing data for quality and completeness using reporting software.
- Assist principal investigators and staff in the creation of data reports for quality assurance measures.
- May be responsible for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files.
- Responsible for data entry of Subject Visit Tracking information into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with medical visits, assessments, and other subject-specific information.
- Responsible for data entry of time and effort spent on study-specific activities and other administrative tasks into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with work completed.
- Responsible for data entry of study-specific activity, including but not limited to monitor visits, external site enrollment, amendments, receipt of Safety Reports, etc. into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with activity completed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Excellent organizational and communication skills required
- Strong interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts.
- Must be detail oriented
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload
- Must practice discretion and always adhere to institutional confidentiality guidelines
- Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The position requires a bachelor’s degree or 1 year of experience as a Dana-Farber Associate Research Data Specialist. Experience of 0-1 years in a medical, scientific research, or technology-oriented business environment is preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
PATIENT CONTACT: Yes, all ages.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$50,500.00 - $56,700.00
Job Ref:
JR-5434
Location:
450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215
Category:
Research Laboratory
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Onsite: occasional remote
Salary/Pay Rate:
$50,500.00 - $56,700.00 per year
Overview
The Research Data Specialists will support the Gastrointestinal Oncology (GI Oncology) clinical research program in the areas of data collection, computing, and database organization. Duties include the examination, synthesis, and evaluation of medical records; the abstraction and recording of pertinent medical information; and the monitoring of patient status. The Clinical Research Data Specialist will be responsible for the collection, management, and quality assurance review of patient clinical data.
This role will be part of Nadine Jackson, MD, MPH research team working on projects such as SURGE (SURGE: Supporting Utility and Representation in Genomics-based cancer trial Enrollment) and REACH (Resilience and Equity in Aging, Cancer, and Health) within the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Disease Based RDS positions:
- Responsible for reviewing and abstracting the medical records for research patients on protocols they are assigned.
- Entering identified clinical data points in the corresponding database.
- Ensuring that data is entered within the outlined timelines for each trial.
- Assisting research teams with the development, testing and implementation of Case Reports Forms for projects.
CRIS RDS positions:
- Evaluating and tracking the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic for inclusion in the study.
- May assist or be responsible for consenting eligible patients in clinic.
- Maintaining ongoing communications with Information Services and physicians and staff for data collection needs.
- Reviewing and abstracting the medical records for patients.
- Accessing patient demographic and clinical information from the clinical systems. Entering information into the database.
- Reviewing data for quality and completeness using reporting software.
- Assist principal investigators and staff in the creation of data reports for quality assurance measures.
- May be responsible for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files.
- Responsible for data entry of Subject Visit Tracking information into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with medical visits, assessments, and other subject-specific information.
- Responsible for data entry of time and effort spent on study-specific activities and other administrative tasks into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with work completed.
- Responsible for data entry of study-specific activity, including but not limited to monitor visits, external site enrollment, amendments, receipt of Safety Reports, etc. into Clinical Trial Management System contemporaneously with activity completed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Excellent organizational and communication skills required
- Strong interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts.
- Must be detail oriented
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload
- Must practice discretion and always adhere to institutional confidentiality guidelines
- Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The position requires a bachelor’s degree or 1 year of experience as a Dana-Farber Associate Research Data Specialist. Experience of 0-1 years in a medical, scientific research, or technology-oriented business environment is preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
PATIENT CONTACT: Yes, all ages.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$50,500.00 - $56,700.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Data Specialist
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to be in a field directly related to the Data Specialist duties listed in the job posting. A degree in information systems or statistics supports the petition more cleanly than a general business degree.
Check the LCA wage level before accepting
Your employer files an LCA that locks in a prevailing wage level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered wage meets at least Level I for your metro area before the petition is filed.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Data Specialist roles by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications, so you're applying to companies already set up to sponsor rather than educating them on the process.
Confirm the SOC code on your LCA
Data Specialist roles are often mapped to SOC 15-1242 or 15-2051 depending on duties. Ask your employer to confirm the SOC code before LCA filing, since it determines the prevailing wage benchmark DOL applies.
Document your specialty occupation evidence early
Pull the O*NET profile for your specific SOC code and note the listed education requirements. If your job description doesn't mirror those duties, work with your employer to revise it before USCIS adjudicates the petition.
Understand the cap-gap window if you're on OPT
If you're on OPT and your H-1B is selected in the lottery, cap-gap extends your work authorization through September 30. Your employer's I-129 receipt notice is what keeps you authorized to work during that bridge period.
H-1B Visa Data Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, data science, statistics, or information systems. USCIS scrutinizes Data Specialist petitions where the job description is broad, so the employer's LCA and support letter need to tie specific duties to a particular degree field, not just any bachelor's degree.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Data Specialist roles?
Migrate Mate filters Data Specialist listings by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications with the DOL, so you're not guessing at sponsorship willingness. This is more reliable than applying broadly and asking during screening calls, since LCA filing history is public record.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Data Specialist role changes significantly after approval?
Material changes to your job duties, location, or employer can trigger an amended H-1B petition requirement. If your employer restructures your role from data entry and cleaning to data architecture or engineering, a new LCA and amended I-129 may be required before the change takes effect. USCIS treats location changes to a new metro area the same way.
Can my employer sponsor me for a Data Specialist contract or project-based role?
H-1B sponsorship is available for contract and project-based positions, but USCIS requires the employer-employee relationship to be genuine, meaning the sponsoring employer must control your work. If you're placed at a third-party client site, the staffing employer remains the petitioner but must demonstrate supervisory authority, which USCIS scrutinizes closely for IT and data roles.
Which degree fields best support an H-1B petition for a Data Specialist position?
Computer science, information systems, statistics, applied mathematics, and data science are the strongest matches. Economics or business analytics degrees can qualify if the job description requires quantitative analysis at a level consistent with that training. USCIS looks for a direct and logical relationship between the degree field and the specific duties in the LCA, so alignment matters more than the degree title alone.