"Database Specialist"

Database Specialist

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine | Department of Emergency Medicine

Job Title: Database Specialist

Position: #00836098 - Requisition: #37073

Job Summary:

The Department of Emergency Medicine and ATLAS Lab Research Program seeks motivated applicants for the position of Database Specialist, serving as a Principal Professional. The projects focus on critically ill and injured patients in the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Units, including trauma and medical patients. This position is responsible for Database Management within for multicenter trials, including study planning, execution, site monitoring, site management and other duties as described below.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:

• Coordinate project start-up activities, participate in project meetings relevant to the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of data management system
• Perform scientifically rigorous data management and bioinformatic analyses
• Independently design and implement a range of data collection instruments and workflows in REDCap, including the randomization module, longitudinal project setup, and role-based data access controls.
• Perform thorough functional testing before database deployment.
• Maintain the database and provide administrative services for the life of the project.
• Assist team leads, supervisors and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide training for study personnel associated with data collection, cleaning, and analysis.
• Assist with developing or develop protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, and manual of procedures.
• Assist with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and shares results with leadership
• Act as a subject matter expert and authority in the area of REDCap data management system.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science or related field
• Three (3) years REDCap development experience

A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science or related field
• Four (4) years of REDCap development experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of database principles relevant in medical research
• Expert ability to analyze and solve complex problems and apply quantitative analytical approaches
• Expert level knowledge of REDCap and willingness to learn new programming languages as necessary
• Familiarity with statistical analytical concepts and methods
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as: $70,492 to $89,666

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: emed.humanresources@ucdenver.edu