Trauma Research Data Analyst

Saint Francis Health System

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Trauma Research Data Analyst will partner with trauma healthcare professionals to assist, develop and conduct novel and innovative clinical research studies aimed at advancing the field and improving care delivery and outcomes for trauma patients. The role will assist in preparation of study protocols, study budgets, regulatory documentation, grant/funding applications, manuscript development as well as collect/retrieve and maintain data to assist with addressing study questions and evaluating study findings. Also, will monitor study progress and resource utilization to ensure performance of study activities in accordance with study protocol, institutional policies and procedures, appropriate regulations, and good clinical practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology or any health sciences.
Minimum 3 years of experience in collecting and analyzing data.
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken with an ability to inform, influence, convince, and persuade a diverse team.
Ability to work independently under the general guidance of the Research Manager for the common goals of the programs, as well as work with investigators in a multidisciplinary, dynamic, fast-paced and changing environment.
Ability to manage and flex between multiple deadline-driven and ongoing projects while being solutions-oriented.
Demonstrate a high degree of integrity, enthusiasm and initiative.
Knowledge of healthcare, documentation, electronic medical health records, registry, health sciences clinical research, electronic medical health records and records management.
Excellent project management, data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management and organizational skills with demonstrated success in leading projects and interacting with cross functional teams.
Demonstrate strong computer skills especially in the utilization of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to embrace new technologies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in public health, data/health science, health outcomes or similar field, preferred.
Publication experience, preferred.
In lieu of work experience, a Master’s degree with a research background in a clinical setting will be considered.

Responsibilities

Aid Trauma investigators and other stakeholders in generating novel research ideas and give input on study design and protocol development.
Manage research studies/projects by collecting/retrieving, recording and maintaining accurate research data in a scientifically legible manner.
Ensure scientific integrity of study design, implementation, and data collection to maintain scientific rigor and obtain high quality data.
Conduct projects/studies independently under the guidance of Research Manager and Trauma physician investigator.
Assist interns/residents with trauma pilot projects and generate case reports/series.
Assist statistician and other stakeholders in retrieving and maintaining relevant research data to address specific scientific questions.
Assist Research Manager and Trauma physician investigator in PubMed literature search on relevant topics and present findings.
Maintain timelines to ensure smooth progression to project/study completion to meet explicit pre-set deliverables.
May conduct interviews with patients or their caregivers for potential observational studies (CITI training will be provided).
Assist in data analysis, review, and data interpretation to generate high quality research findings for publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Generate and draft reports, manuscripts, as well as graphs and charts to illustrate findings for presentations, manuscripts, grants, and other research-related activities.
Assist Research Manager to generate regular assessment and status reports of the trauma program’s research and scholarly activities.