Clinical Data Associate

Job Overview:

Covance is recruiting Clinical Data Associate in EMEA. Ensure electronic vendor data contains all protocol-specified parameters, is in correct format and data populates to the specified fields and patients correctly. Assist in the development of the Data Transfer Agreement and Data Transfer Specifications for vendor data transfers. Review data discrepancies generated by study-specific edit checks for External data and perform the subsequent query management process in resolving the data issues. Perform validation review of the electronically transmitted data for a sample of the total number of patients in the study for loading purposes. Assist with review of External Data edit checks, External Data status reports, and External Data listings. Interact with Clinical staff (CTM/CRA) to obtain local laboratory normal ranges for all sites. Research and resolve discrepant information concerning the normal ranges, and maintain proper documentation. Enter and perform QC for local laboratory normal ranges. Verify the normal ranges are properly attached to the patient results in the local lab data collection module of the database. Responsible as a contact person for the External source of electronic data transmissions with initial oversight for support of this communication from EDS 2 or 3 levels. Communicate to vendors and client problems involving data transfers, data point issues and validation issues. Perform other duties as required by the Department Education/Qualifications:

-             Medical Laboratory Technology certificate preferred

-             Associates or Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience Experience:

- Minimum 0-3 + years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job

- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of data and information during interactions with staff at all levels

- Demonstrated computer literacy

- Accurate keyboarding skills

- Basic understanding of medical terminology

- Understanding of ICH-GCP principles