Database Specialist

• Coordinate project start-up activities, participate in project meetings relevant to the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of data management system

• Perform scientifically rigorous data management and bioinformatic analyses

• Independently design and implement a range of data collection instruments and workflows in REDCap, including the randomization module, longitudinal project setup, and role-based data access controls.

• Perform thorough functional testing before database deployment.

• Maintain the database and provide administrative services for the life of the project.

• Assist team leads, supervisors and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives

• Provide training for study personnel associated with data collection, cleaning, and analysis.

• Assist with developing or develop protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, and manual of procedures.

• Assist with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and shares results with leadership

• Act as a subject matter expert and authority in the area of REDCap data management system.

• Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science or related field

• Three (3) years REDCap development experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science or related field

• Four (4) years of REDCap development experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of database principles relevant in medical research

• Expert ability to analyze and solve complex problems and apply quantitative analytical approaches

• Expert level knowledge of REDCap and willingness to learn new programming languages as necessary

• Familiarity with statistical analytical concepts and methods

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution

• Outstanding customer service skills

• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology

• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information, A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basisApplicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings. This position within the ATLAS lab, which offers a unique career and growth opportunity to serve as an integral member of a highly productive, collaborative, and vibrant research group conducting impactful health research in the care of acutely ill and injured patients. The diverse and complex patient population provides a rich learning environment and opportunities to expand the candidate's skillset across several research projects (including clinical trials and observational trials). The candidate will also be exposed to a like-minded research community to help enrich skills and enhance career growth. Our emergency medicine trials aim to improve outcomes for patients, and candidates can feel a direct connection to advancing medical knowledge and evidence-based care that can impact the lives of patients. Outside the ATLAS lab environment, the candidate will be a part of the larger University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus community. CU Anschutz is a prestigious public education, clinical and research academic institution serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life- changing science, medicine, and healthcare. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $650 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu. We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6732401&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .