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Data Operations Specialist or Senior Data Operations Specialist

Employer
University of Virginia
Location
Charlottesville, VA

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job location: Charlottesville, VA


Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-04-26
Req: R0022551

The Center for Diabetes Technology (CDT) at The University of Virginia is seeking a Data Operations Specialist or Senior Data Operations Specialist (commensurate with education and experience), to join our team in Charlottesville, VA. Data Operations Specialists support efforts to ensure that data standards are developed, maintained, and utilized in support of clinical research. They assist in business and system development and maintenance. They are primarily embedded with clinical research teams on studies to provide support on all matters relating to data, diabetes devices and applications, and data collection systems. The Data Operations Specialist performs a variety of data collection, management, compilation, and coding functions related to the secure preparation of accurate data sets. They work with, help develop, and provide training and support for clinical data systems (both external and internal). Primary duties support clinical research; the position works closely with Research Coordinators.

Data Operations Specialists collect, document descriptive, analytical, and evaluative data in support of research and informational gathering activities. They will produce, revise and store written text, graphs, and numerical data. They complete tasks as assigned on a daily or weekly basis. Data Operations Specialists also monitor research study data and ensure the accuracy of data entered and completion of all required forms and applications. They assist in business, process, and system maintenance, development, and creation.

CDT was originally established in 2010 in association with the Departments of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences Behavioral Sciences, Endocrinology, and the School of Engineering, and during 2017, was formally established as an independent Center. CDT has pursued a path to advance the use of technology, including analytics, to allow improved management, monitoring, and therapies for patients with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Currently, CDT is a recognized world leader in the technological treatment of diabetes and a hub of an international research network of leading U.S. institutions (Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Mayo Clinic, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine) and worldwide groups in Italy, France, Holland, and Argentina.

Job responsibilities include:

  • Ensure high quality data is collected for analysis and support confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data.
  • Identify, document, and correct errors in data sets; and help determine the best course of action to correct and prevent errors going forward.
  • Train and troubleshoot users (both clinical research participants and CDT staff) on research devices, apps, software, etc. based on processes and protocol.
  • Support hardware (sensors, smartphones, insulin pumps) and applications used in research.
  • Code or transcribe data into forms or databases as needed.
  • Conduct ETL processes utilizing programming and/or scripting to process, de-identify, and code data sets for further analysis.
  • Perform basic analysis of information in support of research, project support, and business operations.
  • Assist in the design, programming, testing, and maintenance of data entry forms. Monitor use of forms throughout the life cycle of the study or project.
  • In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Data Operations Specialist:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree
  • Experience: Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Senior Data Operations Specialist:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree
  • Experience: At least three year of experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred Requirements:

Preference will be given to those with experience with ETL processes, Clinical Research, and Diabetes or Diabetes Research. Also experience with programming or scripting languages (e.g. Python, R, VBA, Java, etc.), MS O365 environment, AWS, and database systems, SQL, NoSQL are highly desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Most of the work performed is in an office environment.
  • Work will require being on-site in a clinical research setting and requires interaction with clinical research participants
  • Clinic research admissions may require night and weekend work
  • Most work is performed sitting in front of a computer

This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.

Review of applications will begin on May 5, 2021, but the position will remain open until filled.

TO APPLY:


EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: please apply through Workday at the following URL, https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs , and search for requisition # R0022551. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address). Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box. The successful candidate will pass a criminal background check.


INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for requisition # R0022551. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address). Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box. The successful candidate will pass a criminal background check.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Michelle Williams, Faculty Search Advisor, at mew8js@virginia.edu

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Organization

In 1819, the University of Virginia established a new model for intellectual exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration in higher education. Two hundred years later, as a major research institution, we continue to challenge conventions, lead with ingenuity and advance knowledge for the common good.

What began as an innovative idea has become one of the nation’s leading public research universities, with over 21,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. UVA also has over 3,000 full-time faculty offering more than 400 degrees.

Each of the University’s eleven schools has its own distinctive mission, working together to garner consistently high rankings—including #2 Best Value Public College (Princeton Review, 2016), #3 Public University in the Nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2016), and #3 Best Value Among Public Colleges (Kiplinger’s, 2016).  

As we invest in and strengthen our research capabilities, UVA seeks new faculty ready to uncover new insights, rewrite old rules and collaborate on intellectual discoveries.

RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS THAT CROSS DISCIPLINES

As an R1 institution, the University’s research centers, consortia and laboratories are on the leading edge of discovery and technology, offering collaborative spaces for students and faculty to solve global problems.

Our professors are recognized members of major national scholarly and professional organizations, including the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Our faculty’s engagement in interdisciplinary research is being facilitated by new research institutes specializing in everything from big data to brain functioning, and by cluster hires across schools.

NATIONALLY RANKED HEALTH SYSTEM

UVA is also home to a nationally renowned academic medical center and the UVA Health System, which serves a three-part mission to treat patients, conduct translational research and train medical practitioners in a wide variety of disciplines.

Established as the nation’s 10th medical school in 1825, the institution has since grown to include a 612-bed hospital and a Level I trauma center, nationally recognized cancer and heart centers, a Children’s Hospital, and primary and specialty clinics throughout Central Virginia.

The UVA Medical Center is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by the U.S. News & World Report magazine and has been named among the top 25 percent in seven specialties.

INSPIRING STUDENTS, INSPIRED TEACHING

The vast majority of UVA students come from the top 10% of their high school class, as well as from all 50 states, over 142 countries and a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite their diversity, all UVA students share a love of learning and a drive to achieve.

One of the reasons students choose Virginia is our unique residential culture. At UVA, the community of students, faculty and staff personifies the Jeffersonian idea that living and learning are connected. The Academical Village was constructed to support a unique residential experience, with faculty living in the Pavilions, students occupying Lawn rooms and the world-famous Rotunda at its heart. The University’s residential culture continues to support this experience today—strengthened by students, faculty and staff rich in backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. Our unique culture is also paying dividends in innovation:  UVA’s faculty have generated more than 130 patents since 2010.

Perhaps most importantly, faculty come to UVA knowing that instruction is as important as research, and they pride themselves on their many teaching awards.  Our best professors look for ways to encourage, mentor and develop tomorrow’s leaders inside and outside the classroom.

LIFE IN CHARLOTTESVILLE

Living in Charlottesville you’ll find sophisticated restaurants, world-renowned wineries and breweries, cosmopolitan arts and music, friendly urban and suburban neighborhoods and a Piedmont landscape that has lured adventurous souls for centuries.  No wonder the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research named Charlottesville the “happiest city in America” in 2014.

In addition to UVA and its health system, several major employers have facilities in Charlottesville, including State Farm, Northrop Grumman, the U.S. Department of Defense, GE and others.  Charlottesville is also becoming a center for innovative start-up businesses.  The University also actively helps spouses and partners of faculty members build their networks and pursue employment opportunities with a wide variety of area employers. 

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, qualified individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination and may be entitled to reasonable accommodations to assist in their pursuit of employment at the University. This includes assistance in completing the online job application as well as reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Please contact the UHR Service Center: 434.982.0123 orAskHR@virginia.edu to request assistance.

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