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JOB SUMMARY:  
The Clinical Research Data Specialist III manages the data for assigned research studies.  This will include, crafting forms for data collection, clinical data abstraction, processing data, maintaining record systems, and producing project reports for studies.  In addition, may supervise clinical research staff or clinical data managers, perform sophisticated statistical analysis, and work with bioinformatics to develop and maintain trial management and validation systems.  Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including Institutional Review Board.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- May supervise clinical research staff or clinical data managers.
- In conjunction with a biostatistician, may perform complex statistical analysis for publication.
- May work with bioinformatics in the development and maintenance of clinical trials management systems including validation of systems.
- May train clinical research staff to help improve the quality of the data being collected.
- May solve operational/data problems in consultation with other employees and/or supervisors.
- Manages data for research studies.
- Designs forms for data collection.
- Performs clinical data collection/abstraction.
- Processes clinical data using a range of computer applications and database systems to support cleaning and management of subject or patient data.
- Produces project reports.
- Maintains the accuracy, integrity and security of complex, large computerized records systems.
- Understands regulations, policies, protocols and procedures to control and maintain accurate records .
- Performs data searches and other related administrative tasks.
- Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies
- Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.
- Participates in required training and education programs.

Department Specific Job Duties: 
- Will be responsible for translating research questions into analytic plans in consultation with PI and colleagues; analyzing clinical data, conducting valid statistical tests and statistical models; and assisting with data visualization and communicating findings in presentations and manuscripts.
- Specific tasks will include: database management, data extraction, data cleaning/quality checks, and conducting statistical analysis using linked and/or multiple data sources
- Focused tasks including, but not limited to, data cleaning, data harmonization, data quality control, and data analysis and interpretation (e.g. multivariate regression analyses, survival analyses, etc.). The Data Analyst may also be asked to assist in conducting literature reviews, developing grant proposals

Educational Requirements:

Bachelors of Art or Science required 
Master's degree is preferred

Licenses:

ACRP/SoCRA (or equivalent) certification preferred but not required.

Experience:

- Five (5) years minimum experience in healthcare field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be proficient working in SAS, STATA, R, Python, or similar programming languages.
- Training in biostatistics, epidemiology, statistics, or a related field. Analytical experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) data, longitudinal data, and advanced clinical statistical models is preferred.

Physical Demands:

- Able to perform moderate lifting.  
- Able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.  
- Able to read papers and online documents.  
- Able to operate standard office equipment. 
- Able to exercise physical ability and perspective acuity to satisfactorily perform essential job functions.