Penn Foster
Research Data Manager and Analyst
Penn Foster, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Department
BSD MED - General Internal Medicine - Press Research StaffAbout the Department
This position is situated within the Section of General Internal Medicine within the Department of Medicine at University of Chicago. Faculty within General Internal are recognized as national leaders in the areas of medical ethics, health economics and policy, health services and outcomes research.Job Summary
The Research Data Manager and Analyst will work closely with the physician investigator and her staff to carry out grant and program funded projects focused on improving the value and quality of care for patients with chronic diseases across care settings and among diverse populations. The individual will be responsible for all quantitative and qualitative data management and analysis for several projects related to chronic disease intervention development, implementation, and dissemination.Responsibilities
Support research projects and perform complex research related duties and tasks with a focus on quantitative and qualitative data.Manage day-to-day activities and data aspects of projects.Perform literature reviews as well as summarize and apply findings.Develop data collection instruments (questionnaires, interview/focus group guides, logs, etc.).Help support data collection, including face-to-face and electronically, with variety of methods including surveys, interviews, focus groups and others as appropriate.Maintain accurate and complete records.Develop databases and data management procedures.Conduct quality assurance on data collected.Track progress and produce reports on data collection progress.Organize and clean data.Work with investigators to identify appropriate statistical methods to address research hypotheses and conducting statistical analyses accordingly.Create analytic datasets by merging, cleaning, and coding data from multiple sources, including surveys, electronic health records, research assessments, and clinical datasets.Provide assistance with qualitative data management, coding, and analysis.Obtain qualitative data through interviews, focus groups, or other qualitative methods.Analyze quantitative data in concert with statistician and investigators.Analyze qualitative data, including interviews, focus groups, and open-ended survey responses, using qualitative software.Document source code and data management and analysis procedures.Prepare tables and figures for manuscripts, abstracts, and other scientific publications.Contribute to the writing of statistical methods and results sections for manuscripts and other publications, with opportunities for authorship available.Present results of statistical analyses to researchers, colleagues, and funders, including formal presentations at conferences.Participate in regular meetings with research investigators and staff and data analysts to discuss proposed analyses, share code and analytic approaches, and discuss data and/or methodological challenges as they arise.Provide assistance with power calculations and proposed analytic strategies for new grant proposals.Depending on expertise and experience, the candidate may provide critical methodological evaluation of newly proposed research designs and suggest design improvements and statistical analysis plans.Protect data confidentiality by ensuring security of research data and personal health information and compliance with federal regulations.Maintain secure shared files for off-site and on-site management of project documents and data.Help prepare and review study-related documentation, such as adverse event reports or progress reports.Analyzes moderately complex data sets for the purpose of extracting and purposefully using applicable information.Provides professional support to staff or faculty members in defining the project and applying principles of data science in manipulation, statistical applications, programming, analysis and modeling.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum Qualifications
Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.Preferred Qualifications
Education: Advanced degree in a related field.Experience: Experience using database software (such as REDCap), experience with quantitative data analysis software (SAS, STATA, R), experience with qualitative data analysis software (Dedoose, NViVo, ATLAS.ti).Preferred Competencies
Strong organizational skills, data management skills, and meticulous attention to detail.Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) including ability to communicate results from complex statistical analyses to a lay audience.Ability to adhere to protocols for maintaining confidentiality of protected health information, and work with sensitive/private patient/participant information.Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.Flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving skills.Ability to collaborate with colleagues from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.Ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external partners.Highly self-motivated.Ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.Ability to maintain patient/participant confidentiality and exercise discretion regarding confidential project matters.Application Documents
Resume (required)Cover Letter (required)Job Family
ResearchRole Impact
Individual ContributorFLSA Status
ExemptPay Frequency
MonthlyScheduled Weekly Hours
40Benefits Eligible
YesDrug Test Required
NoHealth Screen Required
NoMotor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
NoPosting Statement
Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.Staff job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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BSD MED - General Internal Medicine - Press Research StaffAbout the Department
This position is situated within the Section of General Internal Medicine within the Department of Medicine at University of Chicago. Faculty within General Internal are recognized as national leaders in the areas of medical ethics, health economics and policy, health services and outcomes research.Job Summary
The Research Data Manager and Analyst will work closely with the physician investigator and her staff to carry out grant and program funded projects focused on improving the value and quality of care for patients with chronic diseases across care settings and among diverse populations. The individual will be responsible for all quantitative and qualitative data management and analysis for several projects related to chronic disease intervention development, implementation, and dissemination.Responsibilities
Support research projects and perform complex research related duties and tasks with a focus on quantitative and qualitative data.Manage day-to-day activities and data aspects of projects.Perform literature reviews as well as summarize and apply findings.Develop data collection instruments (questionnaires, interview/focus group guides, logs, etc.).Help support data collection, including face-to-face and electronically, with variety of methods including surveys, interviews, focus groups and others as appropriate.Maintain accurate and complete records.Develop databases and data management procedures.Conduct quality assurance on data collected.Track progress and produce reports on data collection progress.Organize and clean data.Work with investigators to identify appropriate statistical methods to address research hypotheses and conducting statistical analyses accordingly.Create analytic datasets by merging, cleaning, and coding data from multiple sources, including surveys, electronic health records, research assessments, and clinical datasets.Provide assistance with qualitative data management, coding, and analysis.Obtain qualitative data through interviews, focus groups, or other qualitative methods.Analyze quantitative data in concert with statistician and investigators.Analyze qualitative data, including interviews, focus groups, and open-ended survey responses, using qualitative software.Document source code and data management and analysis procedures.Prepare tables and figures for manuscripts, abstracts, and other scientific publications.Contribute to the writing of statistical methods and results sections for manuscripts and other publications, with opportunities for authorship available.Present results of statistical analyses to researchers, colleagues, and funders, including formal presentations at conferences.Participate in regular meetings with research investigators and staff and data analysts to discuss proposed analyses, share code and analytic approaches, and discuss data and/or methodological challenges as they arise.Provide assistance with power calculations and proposed analytic strategies for new grant proposals.Depending on expertise and experience, the candidate may provide critical methodological evaluation of newly proposed research designs and suggest design improvements and statistical analysis plans.Protect data confidentiality by ensuring security of research data and personal health information and compliance with federal regulations.Maintain secure shared files for off-site and on-site management of project documents and data.Help prepare and review study-related documentation, such as adverse event reports or progress reports.Analyzes moderately complex data sets for the purpose of extracting and purposefully using applicable information.Provides professional support to staff or faculty members in defining the project and applying principles of data science in manipulation, statistical applications, programming, analysis and modeling.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum Qualifications
Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.Preferred Qualifications
Education: Advanced degree in a related field.Experience: Experience using database software (such as REDCap), experience with quantitative data analysis software (SAS, STATA, R), experience with qualitative data analysis software (Dedoose, NViVo, ATLAS.ti).Preferred Competencies
Strong organizational skills, data management skills, and meticulous attention to detail.Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) including ability to communicate results from complex statistical analyses to a lay audience.Ability to adhere to protocols for maintaining confidentiality of protected health information, and work with sensitive/private patient/participant information.Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.Flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving skills.Ability to collaborate with colleagues from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.Ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external partners.Highly self-motivated.Ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.Ability to maintain patient/participant confidentiality and exercise discretion regarding confidential project matters.Application Documents
Resume (required)Cover Letter (required)Job Family
ResearchRole Impact
Individual ContributorFLSA Status
ExemptPay Frequency
MonthlyScheduled Weekly Hours
40Benefits Eligible
YesDrug Test Required
NoHealth Screen Required
NoMotor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
NoPosting Statement
Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.Staff job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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