Research Programmer III- Neurosurgery Research Lab

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health, based in Detroit, seeks a Research Programmer III to design, code, test, document, and support research data collection, tracking, analysis, and reporting systems within the Neurosurgery Research Lab.

Under minimal supervision, you will work with project managers, principal investigators, and senior staff to develop solutions that advance healthcare research and improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop research data collection, tracking, analysis, and reporting systems.
• Code, test, and document systems using multiple programming languages and relational database systems.
• Ensure data accuracy and system functionality to support research projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Adapt to varying project needs, utilizing different operating systems and technologies as required.

Skills

Programming

Database development

Web development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Programming, Database Development, Web Development, or similar technical program

Tools

SQL

Relational databases

Multiple programming languages

Job description

Research Programmer III- Neurosurgery Research Lab

• Full-time
• Job Type: Full Time

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

About the Department

Join one of Michigan's largest physician organizations, delivering coordinated care across primary and specialty practices throughout the region. Henry Ford Medical Group offers collaborative teamwork, access to leading clinical resources, and opportunities to build lasting relationships with patients and communities. As part of this team, you'll contribute to innovative research and data-driven solutions that enhance patient care and outcomes.

Role Overview

As a Research Programmer III, you will design, code, test, document, and support research data collection, tracking, analysis, and reporting systems. Working under minimal supervision, you'll collaborate with project managers, principal investigators, and senior technical staff to develop solutions that drive research initiatives forward. Your work will directly support advancements in healthcare and contribute to the success of critical research projects.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Design and develop research data collection, tracking, analysis, and reporting systems.
• Code, test, and document systems using multiple programming languages and relational database systems.
• Support research projects by ensuring data accuracy and system functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Adapt to varying project needs, utilizing different operating systems and technologies as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Programming, Database Development, Web Development, or similar technical program.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.