QA Manager II

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a QA Manager II for Research Data to lead and oversee cancer data abstraction and consolidation within the Cancer Research Informatics Share Resource. This role partners with multiple data sources including EHRs, pathology and molecular labs, and health information exchanges to ensure high-quality data for research at the Markey Cancer Center.

You will recruit and supervise a team of data professionals, advise informatics on reporting tool design, and help

Qualifications

• BS in Health Information Management or equivalent.
• 6+ years of related experience.
• Onsite work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee cancer data abstraction and consolidation for the Cancer Research Data Commons.
• Recruit and supervise a team of data professionals responsible for data abstraction, consolidation, and auditing.
• Provide medical knowledge and cancer data expertise to advise informatics on reporting and processing tool design and implementation.
• Advise on data content, data flow, data quality and suitability for end users.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

BS in Health Information Management or equivalent

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time at a computer. Repetitive Motion

Shift

Days (40 hours per week minimum)

Job Summary

The MCC Cancer Research Informatics Share Resource is recruiting a QA Manager II for Research Data who is responsible for the management and oversight of cancer data abstraction and consolidation in the Caner Research Data Commons. This position is an essential component of the management team of CRI that oversees cancer data acquisition from numerous sources of information such as EHRs, pathology and molecular testing laboratories, radiation oncology facilities, health information exchanges, and others. This position recruits and supervises a team of professional staff who are responsible for a variety of data abstraction, consolidation, and auditing procedures. The QA Manager II also provides the medical knowledge and cancer data expertise to advise informatics personnel on the design and implementation of electronic reporting and processing tools. This individual will be consulted to determine the relevance of data content, data flow, data quality and its suitability for end users. This represents an exciting opportunity to play an important role in data commons development and the use of cancer data in research at the Markey Cancer Center.

This position will have an onsite work arrangement.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

BS in Health Information Management or equivalent plus 6 or more years of related experience.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/29/2026

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