| University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Pennâ™s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Data Coordination SpecialistJob Profile Title Data Analyst SeniorJob Description Summary The Palliative and Advanced Illness Research Center is seeking a Data Coordination Specialist to support the Centerâ™s data acquisition efforts for large pragmatic and comparative effectiveness trials and observational cohort studies. The Data Coordination Specialist must demonstrate a strong understanding of research concepts and data structures in the healthcare setting, and be able to discuss both technical requirements and study design considerations effectively with collaborators external to the PAIR Center. They will be embedded within project teams to develop, document, and execute data workflows, from protocol implementation and data collection planning to conducting data quality checks. This individual will also be responsible for establishing data use agreements (DUAs) on behalf of the Center; planning for data transfer, preservation, and destruction; and maintaining complete documentation. This position is contingent on funding.Job Description The successful candidate must have experience transforming and exploring data files using data processing software such as SAS (preferred), R, Python, or Stata. Above all, attention to detail and the ability to clearly and concisely convey nuanced technical information to different audiences (project managers, investigators, technical and non-technical external stakeholders, statisticians/analysts, other data managers) will be essential to this individualâ™s success in the position. QUALIFICATIONS: - Required:
- Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of data management and/or project management experience in healthcare research or a related area or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Experience with data processing software (SAS preferred; R, Python, or Stata also valuable)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Preferred:
- Experience with establishing data use agreements
- SQL experience
Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / School Perelman School of MedicinePay Range $72,837.00 - $205,981.00Affirmative Action Statement
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Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. |
