Data Manager

1 month ago

Boston, United States Boston VA Research Institute, Inc. (BVARI) Full time

Seeking –Research Data Manager

Boston VA Research Institute, Inc. (BVARI)


We are a Boston-based epidemiology and biomedical research organization. We are actively engaged in several clinical trials, pharmacoepidemiology, chronic disease epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, biostatistical and genomics research. Our research team oversees study data related activities and quality improvement activities to improve the way translational research is conducted and clinical care is delivered. The multi-disciplinary center consists of a highly talented group of biomedical researchers, clinicians, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, data analysts/programmers, project coordinators, and an informatics team with academic affiliations to Harvard Medical School and Boston University. We are looking for candidates with a service-oriented mentality, high sense of ownership of the assigned tasks, and ability to solve problems presented by data.


GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primarily responsible for preparing datasets for analyses. The Data Manager will transfer data that has been extracted from the VA EMR, cleaned neuroimaging, neurocognitive, and ML-based dementia likelihood score data into the VA data space for this project. The Data Manager will work to transfer and organize data for use by the phenotype validation being performed at varies VA sites. The Data Manager will also work with VA VINCI-Central to ensure the resulting database will be ultimately consistent with data infrastructure within VA Data Commons. The Data Manager will coordinates with the Principal Investigator and Project Manager to gather study data requirements. The Data Manager pulls all necessary data, performs data cleaning, and aggregation/synthesis as appropriate. Helps to perform QA/QC and identify process improvements. Also responsible for data analysis, data investigation and ad hoc data programming support. Should be proficient in SQL and SAS and Microsoft office tools.


Project background:

The risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is likely caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors. They note that associations observed in non-White populations can be critical to localizing associations to specific genes and positions of the genome. Moreover, the lack of diversity in genetic studies may contribute to health disparities and growing gaps in health care. Indeed, polygenic risk scores are less effective when the target population and the GWAS population used to calibrate the score are from different ancestry groups.

Main goal include: a) Established AD Sequencing Project Phenotype Harmonization Consortium (ADSP-PHC) phenotype and endophenotype definitions and B) Develop data resource by the broader ADRD research community


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work closely with statistical programmers and Biostatisticians to identify patient cohorts required for particular analyses and ensure analysis results are delivered in a timely manner, while maintaining quality standards
  • Work with data management team and other data analysts/programmers to design, create and deliver analytic datasets, reports, and analyses
  • Perform validation of programs and analytic datasets to fulfill specifications and ensure integrity of outcomes
  • Turn in assignments in a timely manner, meeting appropriate timelines
  • Establish and maintain communication with customers to keep them updated on status of their requests


Skills/Experience

  • Master’s degree, preferably in public health domain, statistics, biostatistics or epidemiology, with 2+ years of statistical programming experience
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in biostatistics, statistics, or computer science, with 3+ years of statistical programming experience
  • Experienced in working with big data and capable of working independently in preparing datasets, writing analytic plans, performing analyses and writing reports to facilitate research decisions making
  • Working knowledge of statistical analysis or data analysis
  • Solid statistical programming skills using SQL & SAS
  • Experience with other statistical analysis, graphics packages, and PC software
  • Observational study or clinical trials research and analysis experience
  • Experience with R, MS SQL, MySQL, and Microsoft office tools.
  • Basic knowledge of study design and research methodology
  • Natural Language Processing experience is a plus
  • Excellent attention to detail, logic, and organizational skills
  • Understanding of the healthcare domain and clinical, epidemiologic, and genomic data is a plus
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to adapt quickly to the changing demands of the organization



The employee must be a resident of Massachusetts upon start date.


Please note we are unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.


Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.


Physical Demands

The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands; and reach with hands and arms.


This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.


Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Travel

No travel is expected for this position.


Work Authorization/Security Clearance

An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire and periodic reappointment.


Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Equal Opportunity Employer

Boston VA Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation and training.

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