UNIV - Senior Research Associate - Data Manager - ECHO - Department of PHS

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A healthcare organization based in South Carolina is seeking a Master-level Data Manager focused on database management and data quality. Key responsibilities include conducting data analysis, maintaining participant records, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, strong data analysis and statistical programming skills, and excellent communication abilities. This dynamic role supports crucial research efforts and offers the chance to work within a dedicated team.

Formación

• Master's degree in statistics, epidemiology, biostatistics or a related field is required.
• Ability to work independently with experience in data analysis and statistical programming.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct data analysis for scientific publications and collaborate with the national ECHO Data Analysis Center.
• Maintain participant records, track recruitment progress, and generate reports.
• Conduct data quality checks and support audits and regulatory reviews.
• Automate data abstraction from medical records and verify accuracy.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Statistical programming

Excellent communication skills

Educación

Master's degree in statistics, epidemiology, biostatistics or related field

Herramientas

R

SAS

WinBUGS

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The SC ECHO cohort in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Master‑level Data Manager. The role involves database management, ensuring data quality and regulatory compliance, overseeing medical record abstraction, and developing efficient data workflows to support research and reporting.

Job Duties

• 25% – Conduct data analysis for scientific publications and collaborate with the national ECHO Data Analysis Center.
• 25% – Use the data management system to maintain participant records, track recruitment progress and study milestones, and generate recruitment and study visit reports for the Principal Investigator and the ECHO study team. Troubleshoot workflow issues and train new staff on the system.
• 25% – Conduct data quality checks and reconciliation, monitor data completeness, train staff on data entry standards, and support audits and regulatory reviews by providing clean, verified datasets.
• 20% – Automate data abstraction from medical records, verify and conduct quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness, and track productivity metrics.
• 5% – Assist with data sharing and archiving per study and sponsor requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in statistics, epidemiology, biostatistics or a related field.
• Ability to work independently with experience in data analysis and statistical programming.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Experience & Additional Skills

• At least one year of professional programming experience in R (preferred), SAS, and/or WinBUGS. Evidence may be demonstrated through coursework or certifications.

Physical Requirements

Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift. Ability to perform job functions in an upright position, seated position, while walking/mobile, climb stairs, work indoors, in all cold temperature extremes, bend at the waist, twist at the waist, perform pinching operations, fully use both hands/arms, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, fully use both legs, reach in all directions, possess good finger dexterity, maintain tactile and olfactory sensory functions, lift and carry 30 lbs. unassisted, lift objects up to 30 lbs. from floor level to height of 72 inches, lower objects, push/pull objects up to 50 lbs., maintain 20/40 vision (corrected), see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, match or discriminate colors, determine distance/relationship between objects, depth perception, good peripheral vision, maintain hearing acuity with correction, perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements, qualify physically for respirator use, work alone in isolated areas such as darkrooms, obtain and maintain a valid driver's license, computer literacy, work rotating shifts and overtime as required, learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

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