Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Performs data management and/or data analysis for investigators using statistical packages. Assists investigators in the design of experiments, clinical trial and epidemiological studies.

This position is primarily with the Translational Human Neurodegenerative Disease Research (THuNDR) Laboratory that serves as the Neuropathology Core for The Charles F. and Joanne Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center, the Washington University Movement Disorders Center, the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI), The Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network (DIAN), and the DIAN Trials Unit (DIAN-TU). This individual will also interface with the Xiong Lab in the Center for Biostatistics, which will support the individual in working with these multiple large-scale projects to meet established standards and facilitate the individual’s growth within the biostatistics field.

This entry level position will assist with multiple research projects including coordination of large, multifaceted longitudinal research studies/projects by assisting with database design and implementation, data collection/management, and data quality control. Meets with supervisors and other staff members as needed to review progress.

This is a hybrid position that will require some on-site presence.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs data analysis and/or data management for investigators using statistical packages (SAS, R, Python and STATA) including generation of tables and graphs.
• Assists investigators in the design of experiments, clinical trials, epidemiological, and longitudinal studies.
• Assists in database design, implementation and maintenance of data collected over time for research purposes, including acquisition, editing and reporting.
• May assist in design and development of data entry systems. Utilize REDCap and other EDC systems as required for generation of such forms and reports.
• May function as a statistical consultant primarily in collaborative studies involving the medical school community.

Working Conditions
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC typing)

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Biomedical Research, Clinical Studies, Data Analysis, Database Design, Data Management, Data Quality Control, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Organizing, Statistical Packages, Written Communication

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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