Research Data Manager

84702BR

Off-Campus: Tucson

Research Data Manager

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director/PI, the Research Data Manager will provide leadership to the research unit in data management activities, including developing and managing processes that support protocol and data dictionary development, storage, quality control, cleaning, analyses, visualization, sharing and overall management of research datasets to ensure the research team meets sponsor requirements to publish research data. Further, the Research Data Manager will support all research and evaluation activities of the research unit, including development of the research design, data collection, processing, management, analysis, and dissemination. This position works with the investigator team to organize dissemination strategies and provide data visualizations for a variety of audiences through a variety of methods. This position builds capacity in performance and impact measurement for the team and its partners.

Job Family

Information Technology

Department Name

School Of Social Work

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

VP/EXEC VICE PROV DPC

Grant Funded Position

This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

Depends on experience

Close Date

07-October-2022

Essential Duties

The Research Data Manager develops and applies informatics methods, approaches, and processes to innovate and refine how data are collected, organized, curated and made accessible to diverse communities of consumers. This position develops and enhances systems, platforms and infrastructure needed to discover, filter, manipulate, analyze, and share datasets. This position collaborates with other research professionals and students to share and grow research data management skills through a community of practice. Communicates with research colleagues to improve the usability, access, long-term storage, manipulation, and integration of datasets across multiple projects. Supports Data Management Plan (DMP) preparation in conjunction with investigators as part of the research process. This position will help ensure project deliverables are met and sponsor reports are prepared on time. The Research Data Manager will help maintain IRB materials and study protocols.

•  Develop (design, build, and test) electronic data capture databases for studies
•  Generate and maintain participant tracking databases and reports
•  Manage and update study databases
•  Write reports and queries for data validation, cleaning and quality assurance
•  Maintain data dictionaries for datasets
•  Import data extracted from various sources and perform data cleaning using STATA or R
•  Train study personnel on performing data entry and running reports using REDCap
•  Develop standard analytical summary data files, produce descriptive reports, including tables and graphs.
•  Oversee quality control procedures for data collection/analysis.
•  Follow best practices for data management and maintaining data in a secure environment.
•  Work collaboratively with data analysts/study coordinators/staff.
•  Provide training and technical assistance to team members and partners, as relevant

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND two (2) years of relevant experience developing and using database technologies, data management and distribution, procedural programming for science (e.g., Matlab, R, SAS) and/or website interfacing in a research setting, OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Graduate degree in biostatistics, statistics, or related field
• Evidence of effective communication skills
• Ability to be solution-focused
• Experience in being a team member
• Evidence of being bilingual written and oral fluency in English/Spanish.
• Experience in quantitative research methodologies and large-scale studies 
• Experience in building datasets   
• Experience in using REDCap and at least one statistical software, i.e., SAS, Stata, or R
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, on multiple tasks, with short deadlines

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions

Department Statement

ASU’s Office of Community Health, Engagement, and Resiliency’s (ASU OCHER) mission is to co-create interventions with communities that focus on inherent strengths and assets that promote resilience, especially with underserved communities of color, and to create or strengthen pathways of opportunity for all people to achieve their full potential. As such, we are deeply embedded in communities to promote health, well-being, and resiliency hand-in-hand with our community partners. Our work aims to build community capacity and solve complex social problems through partnership in order that we are all stronger, communities are empowered, and together we achieve positive social change.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. Please also include a cover letter of no more than 3 pages which includes the following:

• Your interest in this position and your fit relative to the required and desired qualifications
• A paragraph on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the essential duties, responsibilities, skills, and knowledge required for the position
• A paragraph on your ideal work environment and approach to teamwork
• A paragraph summarizing your experience and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

The software will require 3 professional references (name, organization, position, title, e-mail address, phone number). At least one reference needs to be a current and/or past supervisor.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.