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Stanford University is seeking a Research Data Analyst 2 to manage and analyze large amounts of information, typically technical or scientific in nature, independently with minimal supervision.

Duties include*:

  • Prioritize and extract data from a variety of sources such as notes, survey results, medical reports, and laboratory data, and maintain its accuracy and completeness.
  • Determine additional data collection and reporting requirements.
  • Design and customize reports based upon data in the database. Oversee and monitor regulatory compliance for utilization of the data.
  • Use system reports and analyses to identify potentially problematic data, make corrections, and eliminate root cause for data problems or justify solutions to be implemented by others.
  • Create complex charts and databases, perform statistical analyses, and develop graphs and tables for publication and presentation.
  • Serve as a resource for non-routine inquiries such as requests for statistics or surveys.
  • Test prototype software and participate in approval and release process for new software.
  • Provide documentation based on audit and reporting criteria to investigators and research staff. 

* - Other duties may also be assigned

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role.

    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Expertise in the long-term management of large multimodal clinical and quantitative datasets with special emphasis on data cleaning, organization, and quality control.
    • Experience with designing and implementing new customized databases and data pipelines to support the lab's evolving research needs.
    • Experience in setting up and working with high-throughput data transfers to/from/between various clinical databases (e.g., REDCap, Epic, Flywheel)
    • Demonstrate a pro-actively approach to identifying and fixing data quality control issues and errors in existing data infrastructure. 
    • Work collaboratively with researchers and other members of the lab to ensure the timely completion of projects
    • Knowledge specific to neuroscience, especially neuromuscular research, is also highly valued.

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

    Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. Previous experience should be in a quantitative discipline such as computer science, engineering, etc.
     
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (HIGHLY DESIRED):

    • Familiarity with entering, storing and retrieving clinical data. Experience with REDCap and/or Epic is a plus. 
    • Significant experience with scripting and programming (Python preferred).
    • Experience with common databases (i.e., mySQL)  
    • Excellent writing and analytical skills.
    • Ability to prioritize workload.
    • Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills 


    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

    • Sitting in place at computer for long periods of time with extensive keyboarding/dexterity.
    • Occasionally use a telephone.
    • Rarely writing by hand.

    * - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    Some work may be performed in a laboratory or field setting.

    WORK STANDARDS:

    • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
    • Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
    • Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

    The expected pay range for this position is $104,358 to $128,038 per annum.

    Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

    At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

    Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

    Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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