Required Qualifications
BA/BS and two years of work experience in the areas of database design and administration Knowledge of python and linux The School of Public Health division of Biostatistics and Health Data Science is seeking applications for a full-time IT Pro 2 position (9702IM, IT Pro 2-IT Multidiscipline) to join the Coordinating Centers for Biometric Research (CCBR).
The School of Public Health (SPH) is committed to antiracism and anti-oppression and welcomes you to join us in our pursuit of building equity and driving justice. We particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our School, including those who are American Indian, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, veterans, and those from LGBTQIA+ communities.
Starting Salary Range: $66,000 - $81,000 annually, dependent upon the selected candidate's relevant qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Work Arrangements: The University of Minnesota endorses a "Work. With Flexibility." and we offer a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and partners we serve. This position will have a hybrid work option with a preferred 3 days onsite during core business hours. The successful candidate will be provided University-configured equipment and supportive technology tools, however, they are expected to have access to a reliable internet connection for duties undertaken remotely. Work arrangements will be discussed during the interview. Onsite location: University Office Plaza, 2221 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, TC Campus - East-bank
Key Responsibilities:
Data Management - 45%
Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) Management - 40%
Provide training to other staff on system usage - 15%
Responsibilities
Data Management - 45%
Design, document, implement and maintain moderately complex databases of clinical and laboratory data for the conduct of clinical trials and observational studies. Create and manage data collection instruments, data dictionaries and develop data entry modules for clinical trials and epidemiological studies. Create and maintain quality assurance systems for data maintained in study databases. This involves python programming, so knowledge of python is required.
Participate in the design and implementation of data collection systems with biostatisticians. It is essential that these systems maintain accurate data that can be immediately accessed for ongoing clinical trials of experimental treatments where participant safety is paramount. Provide advanced operational support. Troubleshoot, track and resolve system/database issues. Evaluate and follow through on issues and problems until resolved or escalated. Update and promote standard procedures for installing, configuring and maintaining databases. Collaborate with biostatisticians, laboratory personnel, regulatory staff and clinical researchers on carrying out high profile public health research with a strong emphasis on clinical trials. REDCap Management - 40%
Use the REDCap system to manage electronic clinical databases. Much of this work involves the use of the API so programming knowledge is required. Provide training to other staff on system usage - 15%
The Coordinating Centers for Biometric Research (CCBR) in the Division of Biostatistics and Health Data Science in the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota has an experienced team that carries out large scale international clinical trials and observational studies funded by the National Institutes of Health. Ongoing research includes trials to prevent and treat infectious (HIV/AIDS, influenza, Ebola, and COVID-19) disease and chronic (cardiovascular disease and lung) disease. The annual budget for this work exceeds $50 million; the staff of the CCBR, established 1985, includes approximately 65 faculty, staff, and graduate students, including senior data management and systems design professional and biostatisticians.
The University of Minnesota School of Public Health improves the health and wellbeing of populations and communities around the world by bringing innovative research, learning, and concrete actions to today's biggest health challenges. SPH includes four academic divisions and 23 internationally recognized centers and is home to roughly 1,025 students, 130 tenured/tenure-track and contract faculty, and 450 staff. SPH is a research powerhouse: #1 level of research funding per capita at UMN, #2 largest research portfolio at the UMN, #2 NIH funding among UMN schools and colleges, $137.6M in research grants and contracts (FY22), and $1.1M average grant funding per faculty member. The school is ranked nationally by the U.S. News & World Report, #6 public school of public health, and offers more than 20 leading master's, doctoral, and certificate programs, with its Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program ranked #2 and its Biostatistics program ranked #9.
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