Senior Research Data/Informatics Specialist - School of Medicine, Pathology

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University is seeking a skilled informatics professional to design and implement information technology solutions that support researchers’ data needs and regulatory requirements within a department. You will collaborate with investigators to translate needs into reliable technology, build data management and reporting capabilities, and manage informatics projects from concept to completion.

The role offers regular work-from-home opportunities with a required GA residency and flexible

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with five years of relevant experience in clinical, research, or health IT.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and ensure data quality.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements IT solutions to support researchers' data needs.
• Collaborates with investigators to translate needs into reliable technology.
• Designs data management and reporting capabilities for stakeholders.
• Builds systems to facilitate data quality control and management.
• Manages informatics projects from conception to completion.

Skills

Data management

Requirements translation

Quality controls

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years experience in clinical/research IT

Job description

Discover Your Career at Emory University

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world‑class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Designs and implements information technology solutions to support and advance the research and data needs of researchers within a specific department.
• Actively collaborates with investigators to identify and document needs and translate them into sustainable and reliable technology solutions.
• Designs data management solutions that may include the creation of databases, the extension and modification of data structures, development and generation of extracts, queries and reports, and the implementation of quality controls to ensure the integrity and reliability of data.
• Builds systems and processes to facilitate data quality control and management.
• Designs and executes data reporting functionality to provide stakeholders with relevant data on key measures associated with regulatory and compliance standards.
• Designs and customizes research‑based information technology solutions leveraging existing solutions whenever possible.
• Investigates and evaluates emerging technology and practices to optimize research and data management practices within the department and across the university.
• Manages informatics projects from conception to completion.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and five years of experience supporting technology in a clinical, research or health industry or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in translating business requirements into technical solutions, extracting and manipulating data and implementing quality controls.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: [phone] (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
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