Senior Research Data/Informatics Specialist - School of Medicine, Pathology
About The Position
The Senior Research Data/Informatics Specialist designs and implements information technology solutions to support and advance the research and data needs of researchers within a specific department. The role collaborates with investigators to identify and document their needs and translate them into sustainable, reliable technology solutions. The specialist designs data management solutions, which may include creating databases, extending or modifying data structures, developing and generating extracts, queries, and reports, and implementing quality controls to ensure data integrity and reliability. The role also builds systems and processes for data quality control and management; designs and executes reporting functionality for stakeholders on measures related to regulatory and compliance standards; and customizes research-based IT solutions, leveraging existing solutions where possible. The position investigates and evaluates emerging technologies and practices to optimize research and data management within the department and across the university, and manages informatics projects from conception to completion. Related responsibilities may also be assigned. The role may be performed from home regularly, but requires the ability to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule according to business needs and departmental guidelines. Residency in Georgia is required. Emory may change remote-work status with notice.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience supporting technology in a clinical, research, or health industry, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Demonstrated expertise translating business requirements into technical solutions, extracting and manipulating data, and implementing quality controls.
- Must reside in Georgia.
- Must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement IT solutions that support and advance departmental researchers’ research and data needs.
- Collaborate with investigators to identify and document needs and translate them into sustainable, reliable technology solutions.
- Design data management solutions, including databases, data-structure extensions or modifications, extracts, queries, reports, and data quality controls.
- Build systems and processes for data quality control and management.
- Design and execute data reporting functionality that provides stakeholders with information on measures associated with regulatory and compliance standards.
- Design and customize research-based IT solutions, leveraging existing solutions whenever possible.
- Investigate and evaluate emerging technology and practices to optimize research and data management within the department and across the university.
- Manage informatics projects from conception to completion.
- Perform related responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
