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This position is located within the Clinical Neurosciences Division of the National Center for PTSD at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, in West Haven, CT. The incumbent will serve as biostatistician and primary data manager for the division in a bioinformatics leadership capacity. The role includes the development (i.e. data architecture, establishing data dictionaries, writing program codes, etc.) and administration of a large departmental data repository currently in the planning stages of development. The role also includes development of standard operating procedures for data monitoring, data management, data verification and overseeing compliance with information security in a matrix fashion with division staff. Essential Duties: 1. Serves as the biostatistician and the primary data manager for the division in a bioinformatics leadership capacity, as well as the administrator for a large departmental data repository currently in the planning stages of development, which will house all current and future research study data. 2. Writes policy and standard operating procedures for data monitoring, data management, data repository development, data verification and oversees compliance with information security etc. 3. Designs data architecture, establishes data dictionaries, uses statistical programming and transitions old databases into the new RedCap system. 4. Manages and constructs limited use de-identified datasets for permitted, shared use, overseeing proper authorization for data use agreements and secure release of information from the repository according to regulatory policy. 5. Works with research project teams to determine needs for coding conventions, data summary sheets and develops scoring algorithms for raw data sets. 6. Converts data stored in existing databases (i.e. Excel, MS Access, SQL etc.) into one universal format for RedCap database use. 7. Uses statistical computer programs (e.g. SAS, SPSS) and existing database programs to construct and manage limited datasets relevant for immediate analyses in CND projects. 8. Develops data conventions for managing incomplete data sets, runs query checks and resolves edits and out of range values with study teams, documenting all processes; overseeing this process when done by others. 9. Works in conjunction statisticians at collaborating research institutions (i.e. Strong Star, Mount Sinai, Yale etc.) to ensure uniformity in data entry and storage methods for shared projects across sites. 10. Conducts interim statistical analyses on study data to assist investigators with go, no-go decision making for their research projects, as well as final analyses for publication of results. 11. Provides expert advice with regard to data management strategies, data storage strategies and forms development to division staff, overseeing this work done by others. 12. Serves as subject matter expert and data liaison for all aspects of the division’s data collection and management, including: statistical sections of study protocols, final study reports, final statistical analyses for research projects and data repository utilization. 13. Summarizes complex neuroimaging, EEG, laboratory, behavioral and other statistical data into tables and graphs for papers, presentations and meetings. 14. Supervises two staff members directly and indirectly influences and oversees the work standards of all research staff within the division who enter, manage, verify and monitor data. 15. Coordinates and oversees the set-up and utilization of standardized electronic assessment tools and cognitive testng batteries on VA computers. 16. Develops and maintains data systems designed to ensure that databases used for research projects comply with administrative policies, procedures and requirements set forth by both the incumbent as well as the Research Office, Institutional Review Boards, Office of Research Oversight and the data security guidelines outlined by the Information Security and Compliance Offices, as well as overseeing proper authorization for data use agreements and secure release of information from the data repository according to regulatory policy. 17. Prepares regular workload reports for Core review and performs other related duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: Master’s Degree in statistics, bioinformatics, epidemiology or a related field and 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Skill/Ability 1:Sophisticated knowledge of Biostatistics and Data Management in a managerial capacity. Proven ability with Biomedical data is preferred. Required Skill/Ability 2: Demonstrated ability with SAS (including programming), RedCap and Excel. Required Skill/Ability 3: Sophisticated knowledge of Data Repository Development and use administrations (including data use agreements). Required Skill/Ability 4: Ability to write standard operating procedures for data monitoring, data management and data verification in order to support quality and regulatory compliant data output. Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Proven ability with Biomedical data is preferred. Weekend Hours Required? Occasional Evening Hours Required? Occasional Drug Screen: No Health Screening: No Background Check Requirements: All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process. Posting Disclaimer: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
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Affirmative Action Statement: Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, at TitleIX@yale.edu, or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor, Five Post Office Square, Boston MA 02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111, Fax: 617.289.0150, TDD: 800.877.8339, or Email: ocr.boston@ed.gov. Note Yale University is a tobacco-free campus[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
This position is located within the Clinical Neurosciences Division of the National Center for PTSD at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, in West Haven, CT. The incumbent will serve as biostatistician and primary data manager for the division in a bioinformatics leadership capacity. The role includes the development (i.e. data architecture, establishing data dictionaries, writing program codes, etc.) and administration of a large departmental data repository currently in the planning stages of development. The role also includes development of standard operating procedures for data monitoring, data management, data verification and overseeing compliance with information security in a matrix fashion with division staff. Essential Duties: 1. Serves as the biostatistician and the primary data manager for the division in a bioinformatics leadership capacity, as well as the administrator for a large departmental data repository currently in the planning stages of development, which will house all current and future research study data. 2. Writes policy and standard operating procedures for data monitoring, data management, data repository development, data verification and oversees compliance with information security etc. 3. Designs data architecture, establishes data dictionaries, uses statistical programming and transitions old databases into the new RedCap system. 4. Manages and constructs limited use de-identified datasets for permitted, shared use, overseeing proper authorization for data use agreements and secure release of information from the repository according to regulatory policy. 5. Works with research project teams to determine needs for coding conventions, data summary sheets and develops scoring algorithms for raw data sets. 6. Converts data stored in existing databases (i.e. Excel, MS Access, SQL etc.) into one universal format for RedCap database use. 7. Uses statistical computer programs (e.g. SAS, SPSS) and existing database programs to construct and manage limited datasets relevant for immediate analyses in CND projects. 8. Develops data conventions for managing incomplete data sets, runs query checks and resolves edits and out of range values with study teams, documenting all processes; overseeing this process when done by others. 9. Works in conjunction statisticians at collaborating research institutions (i.e. Strong Star, Mount Sinai, Yale etc.) to ensure uniformity in data entry and storage methods for shared projects across sites. 10. Conducts interim statistical analyses on study data to assist investigators with go, no-go decision making for their research projects, as well as final analyses for publication of results. 11. Provides expert advice with regard to data management strategies, data storage strategies and forms development to division staff, overseeing this work done by others. 12. Serves as subject matter expert and data liaison for all aspects of the division’s data collection and management, including: statistical sections of study protocols, final study reports, final statistical analyses for research projects and data repository utilization. 13. Summarizes complex neuroimaging, EEG, laboratory, behavioral and other statistical data into tables and graphs for papers, presentations and meetings. 14. Supervises two staff members directly and indirectly influences and oversees the work standards of all research staff within the division who enter, manage, verify and monitor data. 15. Coordinates and oversees the set-up and utilization of standardized electronic assessment tools and cognitive testng batteries on VA computers. 16. Develops and maintains data systems designed to ensure that databases used for research projects comply with administrative policies, procedures and requirements set forth by both the incumbent as well as the Research Office, Institutional Review Boards, Office of Research Oversight and the data security guidelines outlined by the Information Security and Compliance Offices, as well as overseeing proper authorization for data use agreements and secure release of information from the data repository according to regulatory policy. 17. Prepares regular workload reports for Core review and performs other related duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: Master’s Degree in statistics, bioinformatics, epidemiology or a related field and 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Skill/Ability 1:Sophisticated knowledge of Biostatistics and Data Management in a managerial capacity. Proven ability with Biomedical data is preferred. Required Skill/Ability 2: Demonstrated ability with SAS (including programming), RedCap and Excel. Required Skill/Ability 3: Sophisticated knowledge of Data Repository Development and use administrations (including data use agreements). Required Skill/Ability 4: Ability to write standard operating procedures for data monitoring, data management and data verification in order to support quality and regulatory compliant data output. Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Proven ability with Biomedical data is preferred. Weekend Hours Required? Occasional Evening Hours Required? Occasional Drug Screen: No Health Screening: No Background Check Requirements: All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process. Posting Disclaimer: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
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Affirmative Action Statement: Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, at TitleIX@yale.edu, or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor, Five Post Office Square, Boston MA 02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111, Fax: 617.289.0150, TDD: 800.877.8339, or Email: ocr.boston@ed.gov. Note Yale University is a tobacco-free campus[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]