Data Manager Senior, Division of Adolescent Medicine

Description

The Senior Data Manager will lead efforts in the Division of Adolescent Medicine to develop data collection systems, organize, clean, store and analyze study data collected under sponsored research and other sponsored projects. K.S.A.'s :

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred in biostatistics, epidemiology, social sciences, public health or a related discipline.

Minimum of 3 years of experience managing research data, with at least 1 year experience in a lead role.

Demonstrated ability to manage data tasks on multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to solve complex data collection and management problems.

Prior experience programming CASI and / or CAPI questionnaires using REDCap, Qualtrics and similar survey software.

Prior experience programming and managing data in REDCap preferred.

Experience and knowledge with SPSS, STATA, SAS, R or other statistical storage and analysis software.

Ability to perform basic statistical analysis.

Excellent written and oral skills are required; collaborative research experience is a plus.

Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office applications.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision while being an essential part of a team.

Job Duties :

Develops data management procedures across sponsored programs within the Division to ensure high data quality, security and compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.

Evaluates available software systems for both data capture and secure data storage. Makes recommendations for purchase to Division Head and negotiates pricing with software providers.

Develops data collection instruments and systems in collaboration with study investigators.

Programs CAPI and CASI questionnaires in various software environments.

Manages data-related study-set-up, testing and validation for new studies.

Reviews, organizes, and cleans study data as they are collected and maintains secure storage practices.

Creates and maintains study databases in SPSS and SAS.

Develops data quality procedures for individual sponsored projects and completes data quality reviews, as needed.

Serves as lead data manager on multi-site and / or multi-city sponsored programs and acts as liaison to both internal and external study staff for data concerns.

Completes basic data analyses in SPSS, SAS or other commercial statistical software package, including establishing the psychometric properties of psychosocial survey measures, bivariate analysis of associations and exploratory regression analyses.

Presents data analysis in narrative, table and graph format.

Runs queries and provides descriptive statistics on study administrative systems and data sets.

Mentors and trains data management assistants and interns on data management procedures according to the study or sponsored project protocol.

Performs study close out and data storage tasks and archives study materials.

Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.

Working Conditions : 1. Research office setting. Education Bachelor's Degree : Public Health (Required) Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes : Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(b) with a 5% employer matchVarious voluntary benefits :

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

Discount purchasing program

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