Programmer/Database Engineer - Pool/PRN

National Jewish Health•Denver, CO

About The Position

Summary Position Summary Support, design, program, implement, and troubleshoot programs in the Data Coordinating Institution (DCC) that provide web access, data extraction, data analysis, and reporting needs to researchers, using any appropriate software language. Essential Duties Works with researchers, statisticians and faculty to develop data analysis, quality control and reporting plans for research projects. Supports the current programs that researchers and faculty use to access the DCC’s data entry, management and retrieval systems. Prepares datasets and databases for analysis. Designs, implements, debugs and supports programs for studies for data management, database, data flow, network connectivity and data quality control plans and programs, and analysis as requested. Designs, implements and maintains web based studies, using applicable and available software programs. Remains knowledgeable about software changes. Troubleshoots any software problems. Assists investigators in running analysis and presentation programs and prepares output of presentation quality. Participates in recommending software and hardware changes and upgrades. Makes recommendations on any software changes that would maximize the use of existing server, computer and networking resources. Provides training to other DCC staff members, biostatisticians, and researchers as necessary. Documents all procedures and information. Participates in updating the standard operating procedures manual. Maintains employee confidentiality and other confidential institution information obtained during the performance of your job. Competencies Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health. Business Acumen: Using economic, financial, market, and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one’s understanding of major business functions, industry trends, and own organization’s position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics. Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others. Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs. Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments. Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility None Travel None Core Values Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others. Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually. Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures. Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, biology, chemistry or any related field required.
A minimum of 3 years recent and related experience in programming, databases, and/or data management required.

Responsibilities

Works with researchers, statisticians and faculty to develop data analysis, quality control and reporting plans for research projects.
Supports the current programs that researchers and faculty use to access the DCC’s data entry, management and retrieval systems.
Prepares datasets and databases for analysis.
Designs, implements, debugs and supports programs for studies for data management, database, data flow, network connectivity and data quality control plans and programs, and analysis as requested.
Designs, implements and maintains web based studies, using applicable and available software programs.
Remains knowledgeable about software changes.
Troubleshoots any software problems.
Assists investigators in running analysis and presentation programs and prepares output of presentation quality.
Participates in recommending software and hardware changes and upgrades.
Makes recommendations on any software changes that would maximize the use of existing server, computer and networking resources.
Provides training to other DCC staff members, biostatisticians, and researchers as necessary.
Documents all procedures and information.
Participates in updating the standard operating procedures manual.
Maintains employee confidentiality and other confidential institution information obtained during the performance of your job.