Data Management Specialist

Overview The Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) is one of six USDA human research centers created by Congress to study the effects of human nutrition on health. The HNRCA conducts advanced research on the relationship between nutrition and the aging process. The Informatics Core consults and assists in study design, implementation, data analysis/management and develops bioinformatics techniques and software to support HNRCA research activities. Scientists confer with the unit in the early stages of a study to discuss project goals, available resources, and accepted statistical, bioinformatics and data management practices. What You\'ll Do This is a grant-funded position and is not eligible for severance pay. The Data Management Specialist will provide oversight and guidance to HNRCA researchers regarding data management. Major responsibilities include implementing clinical research management software for human subject research; providing training services and data management services to HNRCA investigators, staff, and trainees. Training services include workshops and training for labs, core units, and trainees on data management best practices, and in data sharing and retention policies. Data management responsibilities include partnering with investigators, the HNRCA bioinformatician, statisticians and analysts to develop, refine, and implement data collection and management plans; providing guidance for data collection, quality control and data cleaning; contributing to development of plans for data close-out and codebooks, data sharing, and data retention. Collaborate with HNRCA researchers regarding data management. Partner with investigators and core unit staff on development and implementation of data collection and management plans, ensuring plans follow study design and requirements; collaborate with researchers to create databases, offer guidance on data management tools, programs, data collection; perform quality control checks and data cleaning; oversee database close-out activities, archiving of study databases and related documents, data release and data sharing in accordance with federal regulations. Write data collection/management plans for grant applications and manuscripts. Coordinate with HNRCA and University IT on database creation and management; stay up-to-date on external data management resources. Partner with researchers to develop standardized practices and procedures for compliance with federal data sharing and retention policies, including collaboration with University and external experts to identify best practices and existing resources. Deliver workshops and training sessions for laboratories, core units, and trainees on data management best practices; assist in developing and implementing training for compliance with federal data sharing and retention policies; develop standard operating procedures for all best practices. What We\'re Looking For Basic Requirements Master\'s Degree in a health sciences related field Experience with data management software programs 1 or more years of experience in data management and/or related work in academia and/or research setting Experience in writing data collection and management plans for grant applications and manuscripts Previous clinical research experience Bachelor\'s degree in health sciences or related field Strong data management skills including the ability to handle and organize data from different sources and perform QC Understanding of clinical documentation Knowledge of software and technology for data collection and data management Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills Project coordination Basic programming skills (preferably Python, R or SAS) Proficiency in English (reading, writing and speaking) Proficient in Microsoft Office Willingness to learn and use new software proficiently Ability to work with collaborators inside and outside of Tufts University Self-motivated with strong organizational skills Strong time management and ability to handle multiple projects, organize work, and meet deadlines Confidentiality and discretion are essential Ability to monitor trends in data sharing and data retention and develop implementation plans for HNRCA investigators Professional and ethical conduct at all times Knowledge of federal data retention and sharing policies Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, clinical research, clinical trial process and related regulatory requirements UI/UX experience Pay Range Minimum $54,500.00, Midpoint $68,100.00, Maximum $81,700.00. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tufts University