Open Rank PTraC Informaticist (Entry - Intermediate)

Open Rank PTraC Informaticist (Entry - Intermediate)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Medicine - Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine

Position #: 00847960 - Requisition #: 39867

Job Summary:

The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a motivated individual for a full-time position as an informaticist within the Pulmonary Translational Core (PTraC). We are seeking talented applicants with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and a strong interest in improving the lives of people with acute and chronic lung diseases. As the primary clinical/translation research core within the Pulmonary Division, PTraC, is composed of 4 sub-cores focused on Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Regulatory Affairs, Lung Tissue Biorepository and Clinical Coordination. PTraC Informaticists will assist with all aspects of data procurement, management, and analysis. As such, applicants with either an undergraduate degree in a computer science-related area of study, or a graduate degree in public health, epidemiology, or biostatistics is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation and submission of IRB protocols and amendments.
• Survey design and data collection.
• Data management using HIPAA-compliant management and transfer protocols.
• Planning and attending study meetings.
• Remote and/or in-person meetings collaborating sites and participation in annual meetings.
• Opportunity to participate in data synthesis, manuscript preparation, authorship, and publication.

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

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Entry Level: Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science or related field.

Intermediate Level: Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science or related field. One (1) year data management and bioinformatic analyses experience. A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science or related field. Two (2) years of experience analyzing data using high-performance computing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of basic statistical principles relevant in medical research.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and apply quantitative analytical approaches.
• Demonstrated fluency in one or more programming languages (e.g., R, Python, Perl, Java, C++) 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
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.

Anticipated Pay Range:

• Entry Level: $53,631 - $71,866
• Intermediate Level: $58,363 - $78,207