Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Performs data analysis and database management for an established clinical research team focused on hip disease with a strong track record of funding. Responsible for data harmonization and data sharing across different multicenter studies. Assists investigators in the design of experiments, clinical trials, and epidemiological studies. May be required to assume major responsibility on large projects.

Job Description

• Performs data analysis and/or data management using the latest and best methodologies as implemented in statistical packages (including SAS and SPSS) including generation of tables and graphs.
• Performs management duties as part of several large funded longitudinal data repository containing clinical and imaging data Harmonizes databases across multiple independent studies by working with database team of each study, standardizing database dictionary and creating standard metadata template for data sharing with both internal and external investigators.
• Advises and assists investigators in the design of experiments, clinical trials and epidemiological studies.
• Assists in data base design, implementation and maintenance of data collected over time for research purposes, including acquisition, editing and reporting.
• Data manager of longitudinal REDCap databases for several large, multi-center research projects; Maintains data progress and data quality through routine reporting.
• Ensures quality of REDCap data meets research expectations through communication with external sites about missing data points and outliers; Utilizes REDCap and other EDC systems as required for generation of such forms and reports; Performs quality control on all REDCap data Experience with SAS, knowledge of importing data through REDCap API is a plus Lead the response to REDCap data queries from Principal Investigators and external collaborators; Monitors and evaluates data integrity. Generate routine reports on statistics and figures and tables summarizing the current status of databases, using standard statistical packages, SAS, SPSS.
• Assumes major/exclusive responsibilities on large projects.
• Assists investigators by preparing publication quality material including sections for manuscripts and grants.
• Transfers QC’d data to national and local data repository as well as to individual investigators who requested the data, and track data sharing.
• Performs other duties as assigned (e.g. may assist in manuscript preparation).

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• Expert knowledge base and experience with database design, management and analysis.
• Skills and demonstrated success in designing and executing appropriate statistical data analysis in SAS, SPSS, or other packages.
• Experience in REDCap.
• Capable of assuming a leadership role.
• Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

Progressive Leadership Responsibility ()

Skills:

Communication, Data Analysis, Data Management, Leadership, Organizing, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Statistical Data Analysis, Unix

Grade

G13

Salary Range

$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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