Sr. Research Data Manager – ALIVE Study (Epidemiology)

The Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 55,800 - 97,600

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks a Sr. Research Data Manager to lead design, implementation and management of study data for the ALIVE study, a long-running cohort on HIV, hepatitis C and substance use.

You will modernize data collection via REDCap, develop modular surveys, create data dictionaries, ensure QA/QC, train staff, and collaborate with PIs to advance analyses for this landmark study.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Five years of related experience
Master’s degree may substitute experience or education per policy
Preferred: Master’s Degree and REDCap experience
Demonstrated experience with REDCap database design and implementation
Experience managing complex, multi-component research studies
Experience with data migration and system transitions
Data Management and Analysis: Advanced
Data Validation and Quality Assurance: Advanced
Data Visualization: Advanced
Oral and written communications: Advanced
Programming Languages: Advanced
Research Oversight: Advanced
Statistical Methods: Advanced
Statistical Programming: Advanced

Responsibilities

Design, implement and manage computerized systems for analysis of complex research data
Database creation and management including data checking and cleaning, data dictionaries, merging data, creating variables
Assure quality control of the research data and proper database design
Write codes to collect data and perform analyses
Analyze large and complex data sets using regression, longitudinal and nonparametric methods
Present analyses in various formats; oral and written reports
Collaborate with investigators to plan and implement analyses
Maintain database-related management systems
Keep abreast of methodology resources
Contribute to statistical plans for grants
Contribute to manuscripts and presentations
Create and maintain databases for archiving analytic results
Lead redesign of data collection framework using REDCap; develop modular surveys
Train/retrain interviewers; ensure IRB compliance; maintain documentation
Collaborate with staff and investigators; provide progress updates

Job description

We are seeking a Sr. Research Data Manager who will oversee the design, implementation, and management of research data for an assigned study. This position will provide oversight over the data collection infrastructure for the AIDS Linked to the IntraVenous Experience (ALIVE) Study, an ongoing community-based observational cohort study of people who inject drugs based in the Baltimore area that has been ongoing without interruption since 1989. In collaboration with study PIs and staff, they will play a central role in a comprehensive revamping of the study's data collection approaches and instruments to a flexible modular survey structure through REDCap that will allow for inclusion of new instruments, improve participant tracking capability and enhanced research activities. They will also oversee quality control and quality assurance activities in the cohort and develop codebooks for use by analysts and investigators and coordinate activities across the data and the clinical data collection teams. This position will require persistence, attention to detail, and a self-motivated individual who can work independently and solve problems. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in modernizing a landmark longitudinal cohort study that has been at the forefront of research on HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and substance use since 1988. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of data collection for this important study.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Design, implement and manage computerized systems for analysis of complex research data.
Responsible for database creation and management including data checking and cleaning, creation and maintenance of data dictionaries for datasets, merging data, creating and recoding variables to prepare data for analyses.
Assure quality control of the research data and proper design and implementation of databases.
Write computer codes in a procedural-oriented computer language to collect data and accomplish statistical analysis; select the appropriate computing environment (PC, minicomputer, or mainframe).
Analyze a variety of large and complex data sets using a variety of standard statistical techniques including regression, longitudinal data analysis, and nonparametric analyses.
Present and summarize analyses in various formats including raw output, tables, and graphics, oral and written reports.
Collaborate with manager and faculty investigators to plan and implement analyses.
Utilize standard and non-standard biostatistical and database methods for the production of statistical analyses.
Maintain appropriate systems for database-related management.
Keep abreast of technical and academic resources related to methodology of statistical analysis.
Make suggestions or provide solutions to problems related to data management and statistical analysis.
Participate in writing statistical plans for grants.
Contribute to scientific manuscripts and presentations related to study results.
Create and maintain databases for archiving analytic results and other research information.
Other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

Data Collection Redesign & Implementation

Lead the reorganization and restructuring of the study’s data collection framework; oversee the design and implementation of a new flexible, modular survey structure using RedCap; develop database reports to optimize and support data collection and participant tracking.

Survey Development & Management

Design and pilot test new survey instruments; revise existing survey instruments and harmonize with data captured from prior surveys/other similar existing studies; coordinate feedback from various study staff and investigators and organize revisions of survey instruments.

Training & Compliance

Train/retrain interviewers on new and existing protocols; correspond with the IRB and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance; maintain documentation of all procedures and protocol changes.

Collaboration & Communication

Collaborate and communicate with various study staff members, multidisciplinary investigator team, and project administrators; provide regular progress updates on implementation of new systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Five years of related experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications