UNIV - Senior Research Associate - Data Manager - ECHO - Department of PHS
Job Duties
- Conduct data analysis for scientific publications. Collaborate with national ECHO Data Analysis Center.
- Utilize data management system to maintain participant records, track recruitment progress and study milestones, and generate recruitment and study visit reports for PI and the study team of the ECHO program at MUSC.
- Troubleshoot workflow issues and train new staff on proper use of data management system for participant tracking.
- Responsible for data quality checks and data reconciliation. Monitor data completeness. Train staff on data entry standards. Support audits and regulatory reviews by providing clean, verified datasets.
- Automate data abstraction from medical records, ensure accuracy and completeness of abstracted data through verification and quality checks, and track productivity metrics.
- Assist with data sharing and archiving per study and sponsor requirements.
Job Duties Details
25% - Conduct data analysis for scientific publications. Collaborate with national ECHO Data Analysis Center. 25% - Utilize data management system to maintain participant records, track recruitment progress and study milestones, and generate recruitment and study visit reports for PI and the study team of the ECHO program at MUSC. 25% - Troubleshoot workflow issues and train new staff on proper use of data management system for participant tracking. 25% - Responsible for data quality checks and data reconciliation. Monitor data completeness. Train staff on data entry standards. Support audits and regulatory reviews by providing clean, verified datasets. 20% - Automate data abstraction from medical records, ensure accuracy and completeness of abstracted data through verification and quality checks, and track productivity metrics. 5% - Assist with data sharing and archiving per study and sponsor requirements.
MUSC Minimum Requirements
- A master's degree in statistics, epidemiology, biostatics or related field.
- Candidates should be able to work independently, have experience and ability in data analysis and statistical programming, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Experience & Additional Skills
- At least 1 year of professional programming experience in R (preferred), SAS and/or Winbugs is required (evidence of experience based on classwork or certifications can be substituted for professional experience).
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
- Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
- Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
- Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent)
- Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
- Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
- Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Continuous)
- Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
- Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
- Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
- Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
- Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
- Ability to lift objects, up to 30 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent)
- Ability to lower objects, up to 30 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent)
- Ability to push/pull objects, up to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings. (Frequent)
- Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
- Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
- Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous)
- Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
- Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
- Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
- Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.
- Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms. (Frequent)
Additional New Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to work rotating shifts as required.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.
Benefits
The Medical University of South Carolina offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.