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Data Specialist roles in analytics, data management, and business intelligence qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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Job Ref:
JR-3987
Location:
450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215
Category:
Research Laboratory
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Onsite: 100% onsite
Salary/Pay Rate:
$50,500.00 - $56,700.00 per year
Overview
The Research Data Specialists will support the Breast 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. 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.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for reviewing and abstracting the medical records for research patients on trials 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 PI-Initiated clinical trials
- 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
- Entering the clinical data into the Clinical Research Information Systems (CRIS)
- Accessing patient demographic and clinical information from the clinical systems
- Entering information into the database
- Reviewing data for quality and completeness using reporting software
- Collaborating with principal investigators, IS staff, and clinic staff in the continued development of the CRIS system
- Assist principal investigators and staff in the creation of data reports for quality assurance measures
- Coordinates the collection, processing, organization, and storage of biological specimens including maintenance of electronic specimen tracking systems (STIP) and laboratory binders
- May be responsible for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files
- Support the clinical programs with outcomes data collection, reporting, analysis and audits
- Ensures timely reporting to internal and external outcomes data repositories, including national repositories when required by regulatory requirements and U.S. law
- Ensure case management documentation in patient medical records and other information management systems as assigned to support clinical program clinical care
- Perform QA and QC procedures to ensure optimal data reporting as assigned
- Develop knowledge of specialized data sources specific to outcomes data reporting, including routine reaching out to offsite providers to obtain information from medical records at outside sites of care
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.
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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 STEM OPT Authorization as a Data Specialist
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an approved STEM field. Computer science, information systems, statistics, and applied mathematics are common qualifying codes for Data Specialist roles, but your DSO confirms the match.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether their company is enrolled in E-Verify before you reach the offer stage. A company can be a strong fit in every other way but still be ineligible to employ you on STEM OPT without that enrollment.
Build your I-983 training plan around data deliverables
Tie each learning objective in your I-983 to a concrete data project you'll own, such as building ETL pipelines or producing dashboards. Vague objectives get flagged during DSO review and slow your extension start date.
Target employers with dedicated data teams
Use Migrate Mate to filter Data Specialist openings by employers with active STEM OPT hiring history. Companies that already run structured data functions are more likely to have the E-Verify enrollment and internal HR processes your extension requires.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your salary conversation
Pull the prevailing wage for your SOC code and metro area using OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. STEM OPT employers who later file H-1B petitions must meet DOL wage requirements, so knowing the figure protects you from offers that won't survive that transition.
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Find Data Specialist JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. Your degree's CIP code must appear on the SEVP STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in computer science, information systems, statistics, data science, and applied mathematics commonly qualify. Your DSO verifies the CIP code match and recommends the extension in SEVIS once confirmed.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before you can begin working on a STEM OPT extension. Enrollment at the company level isn't enough if you're hired into a subsidiary or a separate legal entity that isn't independently enrolled. Confirm the specific hiring entity's E-Verify status in writing before signing an offer. USCIS can revoke your extension if your employer falls out of compliance.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Data Specialist?
The I-983 must describe the practical training you'll receive, the STEM knowledge and skills you'll develop, and how the work relates to your qualifying degree. For Data Specialist roles, that typically means documenting projects involving data modeling, statistical analysis, database management, or machine learning. Both you and your employer sign it, and your DSO must recommend it before USCIS approves your extension.
How does cap-gap protection work if my employer files for H-1B during my STEM OPT?
If your employer files a timely H-1B petition for the October 1 start date and your STEM OPT EAD expires between April 1 and September 30, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. You can continue working as a Data Specialist during that window without a new EAD. USCIS issues a cap-gap notice in your approval or receipt documentation.
Where can I find Data Specialist jobs at employers already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Data Specialist openings filtered for employers with STEM OPT hiring history and E-Verify enrollment. Searching there reduces the time you spend screening companies that can't legally employ you on an extension. You can filter by location, degree field, and role type to match your specific authorization window.
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