Data Analyst

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Requirements

Job Overview

Data Analyst for Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Unit will work with and assist the Clinical Research Coordinator, Regulatory Specialist, and Clinical Trial Manager by entering data into clinical trial sponsor system, as well as internal software.

Work Interactions

The Data Analyst will work with and assist the Clinical Research Coordinator, Regulatory Specialist, and Clinical Trial Manager by interacting with the clinical trial sponsor and also their propriety software for data entry. The Data Analyst may interact with clinical trial subjects to plan visits to the clinical trial, as well as schedule the subjects in Google Calendar. The Data Analyst will work with the Clinical Trial Coordinator and also Financial Administrator to ensure data between Georgetown GMS and clinical trial sponsor match. The Data Analyst will escalate necessary issues, such as data discrepancies, when discovered to the Clinical Trial Manager.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develops an understanding of research processes

• Documents business requirements of research processes

• Partners with clinical staff to help with the data requirements of research functions

• Creates and documents instructions for complex tasks so that others may use as a guideline in the future

• Tests applications to confirm intended functionality, as well as identify gaps

• Assists with the creation of user training materials

• Documents technical processes, as needed

• Verifies that recommended solutions align with research requirements

• Develops understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies

• Effectively communicates with customers, internal resources and support teams to ensure objectives are met

• Collaborates with clinical and research resources to identify and develop process improvements

• Assists with the testing and implementation of new system functionality

• Participates in cross functional teams to gather clinical and research needs in order to identify effective solutions

• Performs other projects and duties as assigned by the Clinical Research Manager

Requirements and Qualifications

• Seeking a candidate with 3 years of experience working with clinical trials and supporting a clinical trial research staff, or a similar health care setting

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel; Google Gmail, Calendar, and Drive required

• Experience with Workday a plus

• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively and have the capacity to interact with a diverse community

• Must pay close attention to detail, work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and use independent judgement and discretion in determining the best course of action.

• Ability to work with large data sets

• Strong knowledge and familiarity of Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to create and document procedures for training materials

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills

• General knowledge of clinical research

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for st