Data Analyst - Tampa, United States - Longwood University

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The Medical Practice Evaluation Center (MPEC) is seeking a Database Design and Management Coordinator to work with an internationally recognized multidisciplinary team from Massachusetts General Hospital dedicated to improving clinical outcomes, increasing value in health policy, and informing global public health through innovative research, collaboration, and education.

The hiree will work with a dynamic, results-oriented, and diverse group of researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and collaborators at multiple international institutions.

The Database Design and Management Coordinator will work with faculty and project managers in the Epidemiology and Implementation Program at MPEC.

The Epidemiology and Implementation Program works to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions to improve engagement in and quality of medical carein the United States and international settings.

Projects include:
Evaluating the impact of a policy change to allow patients with HIV to pick up medications at community venues in South Africa on clinical and quality of life outcomes
Determining the effects of HIV on aging and cardiovascular disease in Uganda through longitudinal cohort studies
Conducting a multicenter implementation science clinical trial to estimate the impact of community health worker-supported hypertension care in South Africa
Investigating the role of maternal HIV infection and co-infection with early childhood infections
Studying service delivery mechanisms for STI screening and prevention at the MGH Sexual Health Clinic in partnership with community organizations in the Boston area

The candidate should be highly motivated with experience in database design and data management as well as clinical and public health research.

The position offers a stimulating, collaborative, and multidisciplinary environment and the opportunity to contribute to NIH-funded research.

The primary responsibilities of this individual will be to design, implement and manage relational databases, support data curation across research and programmatic data systems, lead data quality monitoring and control activities, create analytic datasets, and collaborate with data analysts, investigators, and collaborators on data analysis and interpretation for publication and dissemination of research findings.

There are multiple possibilities for collaboration with other researchers in Boston, as well as with national and international research partners.

(1) Cover letter specific to the role in our Center
(2) Resume
(3) Transcript (unofficial transcript is OK)
Applications that do not include

all three components

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NOT

be considered.**The Database Design and Management Coordinator may participate in all phases of research projects, from conception and design of studies through analysis and writing manuscripts for submission to academic journals.

Design and manage research databases with REDCap and other tools as indicated for data collection and management
Lead and advise on the curation of relational databases to merge and manage data sources across research, programmatic, and health system datasets
Design and oversee data quality control operations for research studies
Compile datasets for data quality checks, reporting, and analytic purposes
Develop and oversee best practice strategies for data collection, curation, and quality control
Support training of data-entry and management staff and provide technical support to foreign and domestic colleagues
Provide database design guidance to study investigators and staff
Participate in grant and study protocol development and implementation
Monitor study activities for compliance with all applicable regulations and facilitate regulatory training for study personnel as needed
Help prepare data and summaries for grant progress reports, applications, and related documents
Participate in data analysis and write-up for abstract, publication, and grant application activities

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
At least 3 years of professional work experience outside of an educational setting
A professional or academic record demonstrating experience and skills in analytical thinking and/or quantitative methods
Demonstrated expertise in research data management
Capacity to manipulate, organize, and analyze large amounts of data
Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office software (particularly Excel) as well as the ability to learn new software applications
Strong academic performance
Attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to collaborate with team members located remotely, including internationally
Intellectual independence, initiative, and problem-solving capabilities
Interest in public health, health policy, economics, and/or medicine
Additional experience helpful but not required:

Prior database experience with REDCap is

strongly

preferred
Previous investigator-initiated clinical research experience highly preferred
Prior statistical coding experience in Stata and/or R highly preferred, with experience with SAS viewed favorably
Strong oral and written communication skills, with prior experience in teaching or training
Prior experience living and working in an international setting (study abroad, internship, co-op, etc.) for 2 months or longer is beneficial
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Quantitative, analytical, computer, and English language (spoken and written) skills are required.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties will be carried out primarily in a typical hybrid office environment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In keeping with our overarching mission to reduce health disparities and other disparities in vulnerable populations, the Medical Practice Evaluation Center is specifically committed to recruiting a diverse team of individuals across race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and ability backgrounds to ensure that our science is informed by and responsive to the communities we aim to serve.

The Center strives to become a leader in developing and maintaining increased representation, recognition, and support of each of these dimensions of diversity among all of its members.

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities, or skills of personnel so classified.

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