Data Analyst

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Research Supervisor, the Data Analyst provides research data management and analysis of human subject’s data from multiple research projects and grants. Is accountable to the Principal Investigator(s) of the assigned research projects. Provides a variety of reports summarizing research data.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In collaboration with the Research team, determine the data needs of the research project and support study workflows. Provide input to the establishment of timelines to meet and support research goals and grant requirements. Attend regular staff meetings to plan, maintain and modify data processes and systems.

Perform system analysis to determine grant specific custom application requirements. This includes determining project needs, such as task and contact tracking, automating randomization, determining permission levels, user preferences and operating system requirements.

Responsible for the creation of database table structures in accordance with the forms and concepts of normalization.

Interview patients to gather study information, and prepare and maintain study records in accordance with IRB-approved protocols.

 

Set up and maintain REDCap or similar data capture instruments, creating user-friendly screens for use in local and remote data collection.

Provide technical training and user support for research staff, and data entry personnel.

Oversees the design, coding, testing and debugging of complex, multi-user systems. Application systems may require bilingual capabilities for use by study participants.

Maintain quality assurance, confidentiality and security of data through the use of field ranges, default values, skip patterns and error checking. Implement and enforce procedures and permissions to insure integrity and accuracy of data. Implement and monitor data entry methods and data storage procedures to maintain subject/data confidentiality within Federal, Brown University Health and Department guidelines.

Maintain and modify production systems as necessary. Correct programming errors. Produce data audit application systems as specified by grant and provide reports to monitor progress of data entry. Based on user feedback and program development, provide enhancements to assure optimal operation of data system, quality of data and user productivity.

Develop and maintain reproducible SPSS scripts for data cleaning, processing, and analysis. Correct errors in scripts and data processes.

 

Prepare data set for descriptive statistical analysis. Perform preliminary analysis, which would include frequencies, means and sums.

Run established scoring of standard measures. In collaboration with statistician and/or PI, contribute to calculation of non-standardized measures.

Provide ongoing status reports. At key time points provide preliminary analysis.

Once data collection and data cleaning have been completed, provide access to finalized data set containing all variables and scoring. At a pre-determined time point, provide the PI with archived database and dataset to free up network space. Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge through seminars, academic courses and professional literature.

Performs duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics, Quantitative Methodology, Computer Science/MIS, Psychology, Public Health, or closely related field. Demonstrated knowledge of current computer technology and database management. Demonstrated ability to apply programming skills to various software applications, such as R, Mplus, SAS and SPSS.

EXPERIENCE:

Equivalent to three years of progressively responsible information systems management background, including successful experience in programming, system analysis, data storage, documentation and management, preferably in a research or academic environment. Experience with human subjects research is emphasized, including preparing for and complying with HIPAA and IRB requirements. Experience interviewing participants and maintaining study records is preferred. Experience with REDCap or similar data capture systems is a plus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Pay Range:

$48,068.80-$79,372.80

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type:

8:00am - 5:00pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No