Research Scientist / Data Manager and Analyst

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$96,000 - $101,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Research Data Scientist to join an incredible team of researchers in the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Colorado Anschutz. Our physicians provide full prenatal care, maternal and fetal disease consultation, prenatal diagnosis, and genetic counseling for patients across Colorado and Wyoming. We are proud to support the Children’s Hospital of Colorado's Colorado Fetal Care Center (CFCC) which specializes in fetal diagnosis and in utero intervention. What sets us apart is our dedication to the development of highly successful Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellows and our commitment to advancing research in the field of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. If you join us, you will become an integral part of an interdisciplinary team that values collaboration and teamwork above all else. This role contributes directly to advancing clinical research and improving patient outcomes by enabling high-quality, data-driven studies. The position supports efforts to identify care gaps, address health disparities, and generate evidence that informs clinical practice and policy, while also fostering the development of the next generation of clinical researchers.

Requirements

Master's or equivalent in Epidemiology, Clinical Science, Biostatistics, or a related field
5 years of experience in clinical data management, epidemiology, or healthcare data science
Strong experience working with EMR/EHR data systems (e.g., Epic Clarity, Caboodle)
Expertise in retrospective cohort study design and longitudinal data analysis
Proficiency in SQL, SAS, and/or similar analytical tools
Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), IRB processes, and regulatory compliance
Demonstrated experience contributing to peer-reviewed research or academic publications
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

PhD or equivalent in Epidemiology, Clinical Science, Biostatistics, or a related field
Advanced skills in statistical programming software (SAS, R, SPSS)
Experience in OB/GYN, perinatal, or population health research
Experience with REDCap or similar clinical research data capture tools
First- or co-author publications in clinical or epidemiological research
Experience working in an academic medical center or research institution
Experience supporting grant-funded research or contributing to grant applications
SQL skills for querying data (especially for cloud computing).
Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, attention to detail and accuracy, and strong interpersonal skills.
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.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality EMR/EHR-based datasets to support retrospective cohort studies and real-world evidence generation
Serve as the database manager for the PARITY database, the Colorado Fetal Care Center, and the Perinatal Research Advisory & Facilitation Committee
Ensure data integrity, traceability, and alignment with study objectives through rigorous validation and documentation
Develop and manage longitudinal datasets to evaluate clinical outcomes, treatment patterns, and health disparities
Serve as a key resource for data strategy and methodological guidance across projects
Contribute to continuous improvement of research data workflows and infrastructure
Mentor junior researchers, medical students, residents, and fellows on study design, cohort development, and analytical methods
Data Scientists are expected to 'own' a project and make meaningful progress, leading to 2+ journal/conference publications per year.