Research Data Management Specialist

6 months ago

State College, United States The Pennsylvania State University Full time

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, in Hershey, PA is seeking a Research Data Management Specialist. This position will provide data management services for faculty, residents, and medical students. They will collaborate with IT staff to utilize the optimal programs and platforms and attend weekly meetings to remain updated on advances and upgrades. 

This position will administer, design, analyze, implement, and maintain database structures with respect to access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security, and statistical methods. Coordinate with Surgery faculty and research staff to resolve data problems. Develop and implement administrative, automation, and data integration scripts utilizing various programming languages. Ensure database optimization, database integrity (relational integrity), and integrity of the transaction profile. Optimize physical designs of databases to a given hardware platform; proactively monitor systems for optimum performance and capacity constraints. Review existing databases by working closely with individual research laboratories and suggest alternatives. Collaborate with high level computing and networking staff to revamp the IBD database. Test data validation error conditions to identify potential data problems. Oversee the development of comprehensive application testing plans, coordinate the execution, resolution of the problems, and documentation of testing with IBD staff on campus. Obtain knowledge of database systems and the unique requirements of different services. Provide customer service to research staff related to data management procedures. Analyze statistical data, assisting researchers with the summarization of findings and preparation of their final reports for distribution.

Experience in SQL Server, Business Objects Desktop Intelligence/Web Intelligence and SQL preferred. Familiarity with CPT and ICD codes for surgical procedures and billing is helpful. Part-time on campus presence weekly otherwise remote work possible.

Education/Experience Requirements

8+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding. 

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:

Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 8, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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