Research Data Specialist

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Responsibilities: Under limited supervision and with considerable independence, the Clinical Research Data Spec II (CRDS II) will work closely with the Principal Investigator and Hoekelman Center team to promote evidence-based community health. We want to see if our projects improve relevant outcomes. The CRDS II is a member of a cross-functional team where teamwork, collaboration, challenges and continuous learning are the standard. The CRDS II will be responsible for assisting with identifying and developing high-quality grant proposals that align with the organization’s mission and strategic goals. In addition to assisting with grant writing, the CRDS II will gather information, analyze and interpret data, and report findings on subjects such as emergent literacy, obesity prevention, pandemic prevention, global health and other areas as needed. The CRDS II will perform data review/audit, and statistical analysis of the research data, and assist with formulating goals, protocols and information gathering methods. The CRDS II will assist with developing and maintaining necessary research documents, including IRB applications and memoranda of understanding with key stakeholders. The position requires knowledge of the organization’s policies, procedures, and research operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
1 year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing in interactions with participants, extramural agencies, officials and physicians required.
Must be flexible, empathetic, and able to engage effectively with diverse populations required.
Demonstrate efficiency in prioritizing assignments, as well as skill in proactively and independently resolving problems in the field, and recommending/implementing continuous quality improvements required.
Possess good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
Must have reliable/efficient transportation to travel to schools and other local sites required.
Some evenings and weekends are required required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Spanish Speaking is a plus preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Access, REDCap, database development or SPSS preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with identifying and developing high-quality grant proposals
Collect quarterly assessments of emergent literacy skills.
Assemble draft materials for grant applications.
Develop and/or assess budgets for proposed projects.
Contribute to writing high-quality grant proposal narratives and supporting documents.
Independently identify, assess, and report on potential funding opportunities.
Embed principles of ethical community engagement, including input from diverse stakeholders, into any project proposals.
Attend brainstorming meetings with project director.
Independently work with staff in the Hoekelman Center for collaboration on all tasks assigned.
Compile and disseminate information learned from research studies, and provide professional direction within the projects
Meet with PI to formulate project goals and analysis needs.
Perform data analyses based on information needs using SPSS, Excel, or similar software and present findings to PI, study team, and stakeholders.
Develop effective visualizations of data for internal use and presentations at local and national meetings, synthesizing information into a simplified format for ease of audience understanding.
Attend weekly study meetings and discuss study related issues and provide insightful suggestions for improvement.
Conduct literature reviews as needed on related topics, and attend pertinent meetings, seminars and classes to stay up-to-date in the field.
Develop and maintain multiple research databases, run data reports, conduct analyses
Meet with PI and project team to formulate information gathering methods and develop databases.
Independently create and maintain several databases for data collection as well as tables and coding schematic for the databases.
Troubleshoot problems and resolve database issues promptly.
Perform validation of all data that is obtained to ensure integrity.
Assist in validating data quality and identifying anomalies and errors.
Advise, assist, and train research team on using the databases appropriately and correcting data inaccuracies.
Routinely extract data and run reports from databases, and present finding to PI.
Ensure data integrity through validity checks and requesting clarification when needed.
Organize and clean study data prior to analysis.
Compile monthly, annual, and regulatory reports (Funder, RSRB/IRB) and provide weekly updates to PI and project team regarding progress.
Assist as needed with follow-up data collection from interviews, surveys, and other sources.
Perform additional research duties as assigned by Center Director
Provide research data support for other community health studies
Collaborate with staff in the Hoekelman Center on other programs coordinated through this office (PLC, CARE, LARC) as appropriate.
Connect Hoekelman Center staff with Launchpad partners when appropriate.
Conduct quality improvement assessments, identifying challenges and barriers to successful implementation of Hoekelman Center activities, and assist with creating action plans to solve problems.
Assist with developing evaluation plans for Hoekelman Center projects.