RESEARCH DATA MANAGER

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The Department of Radiology has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Data Manager. 

The Research Data Manager contributes to the growth and success of the Department of Radiology by executing the mission and vision. The research data manager for the Northwest Screening and Outcomes Research Enterprise (NW-SCORE) will manage a large “big data” imaging registry for breast cancer screening. NW-SCORE is a unique partnership between the University of Washington (UW) Medicine and community radiology and pathology practices in the Pacific Northwest to aggregate de-identified breast imaging data with the goal of improving population-based screening outcomes. The Research Data Manager will work within a core group of researchers and staff to collect and curate high-quality data to inform and improve breast cancer screening, treatment, and outcomes. This position will monitor the collection, processing, and quality control of NW-SCORE data. This position reports directly to the Director.

The position will provide data management, programming of reports and summaries, and basic data analysis to support research operations, scientific grants and publications. The successful candidate will have or rapidly acquire an understanding of breast cancer screening data, fundamentals of data management using SAS and SQL, and a solid understanding of data structure and function necessary for scientific analyses. The Research Data Manager is expected to develop a deep understanding of the data compiled in the registry and will act as subject matter expert for data structure and quality for NW-SCORE, respond to queries and resolve issues with local investigators, external partners, and collaborating researchers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Management

• Day-to-day management of SQL database housing all registry data
• Secure data transfer and data retrieval internally and from outside institutions
• Curate data in a fashion necessary for “big data” research
• Troubleshoot missing data elements with various data partners

Data Programming

• Data mapping of external datasets to internal data dictionary
• Internal data procurement from multiple electronic data sources including electronic medical records
• Simple data programming to help automate data management efforts

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Project-related database queries and quality control checks
• Basic data analysis and descriptive statistics using SAS or equivalent statistical software
• Data visualization to inform projects, including descriptive tables
• Assist with preliminary datasets to be used for grant proposals
• Assist with aggregate descriptive statistics to be incorporated into annual quality reports sent to stakeholders

Other Responsibilities:

• Participate in fostering a collaborative environment with diversity as a core value. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all students, staff, and faculty.
• Work with a network of Data Managers at partner regional registries throughout the U.S. to share breast cancer registry workflow solutions.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet programmatic need.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, quantitative social sciences, or related field.
• Two or more years’ experience in research data collection, management, and/or analysis.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience and expertise in database management, design and implementation in SQL.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as SAS, STATA, or R, with SAS experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to acquire new skills and areas of knowledge independently.
• Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality requirements for health information and sensitive materials.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree (MS, MPH) in Public Health, Epidemiology, or Biostatistics preferred.
• Prior experience with breast imaging data and/or cancer outcomes data strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn new information quickly and apply analytic skills to understand complex information in a systematic way.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse partners.
• Professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills to interface with research team members as well as data providers and outside collaborators.
• Experience managing multiple tasks, under deadlines, with consistent accuracy and attention to detail.
Mission and Values:

Mission:  To meet the clinical needs of patients and families we serve, to train the practitioners and leaders of tomorrow, and to advance imaging sciences to improve the human condition.

Values:
• Quality
• Innovation & Impact
• Leadership
• Partnership
• Fairness

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Schedule is normally 8a to 5p, Monday-Friday, but is not always fixed and workload does vary. The incumbent¹s first responsibility is to complete tasks rather than keep to a fixed schedule.  Flexibility in schedule and intensity of work is necessary.
• Some travel to partner sites or national consortium meetings may be requested.

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.