ANALYST PROGRAMMER I

Company: Dukehealth.org
Location: Durham
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.
Working Title: Analyst Programmer I
General Purpose

Manage and maintain data used in support of analytical and/or research projects with the School of Medicine Duke Office of Clinical Research (DOCR). Provide training and mentorship to Duke community and fellow programmers.
Supervisor
This position reports to the Senior Analyst Programmer.
Essential Duties

• Use SAS, R, or other statistical programs to merge, clean and code data for analysis. Work with study statisticians to prepare datasets and conduct analysis. Design and perform data imports/exports. Consult with statistician to gauge completeness of exports; modify if necessary. Provide training to study teams in database use and reporting. Attend study team meetings as needed. (50%)
• Design, develop, and maintain databases and surveys (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics) for multiple studies. Assist and advise study teams regarding data collection best practices. Test and debug projects to verify their accuracy and completeness; maintain and revise existing projects to ensure operating proficiency or to adapt to new study requirements. Reprogram/modify the database as needed in order to collect all required study data. Provide training to study teams in database use and reporting. Attend study team meetings as needed. (35%)
• Act as REDCap SME. Provide front-end support for REDCap users. Participate in REDCap office hours. Interface with REDCap backend support for change management operations of REDCap. Participate in DOCR internal projects (e.g., REDCap upgrade validation). Attend monthly DOCR and weekly team meetings. Attend presentations or other educational opportunities as relates to continuing education. Manage competing demands and deadlines from principal investigators/project managers on multiple projects. Maintain awareness of current assignments, allocated effort and project deadlines. (5%)
• Plan and teach instructional courses on REDCap and data management as needed. Develop instructional and reference materials for users. Provide informal, one-on-one instruction as needed, both in person and over email or telephone. Provide feedback, mentorship and support to students, residents and clients. (5%)
• Provide consultation to clients (investigators, project managers and research coordinators, study personnel, statisticians, administrators, etc.) interested in data management. Assist Associate Director of Clinical Research with project estimates, as needed. (5%)
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
  
  Education/Training Requirements
  Work requires a Bachelor's degree in mathematics or computer-related field, or equivalent coursework or technical training.
  Experience
  Work requires one year of programming or analytical experience with knowledge of several computer languages, programs or systems OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
  Skills
  Strong preference for candidates proficient in SAS or R programming.
  
  Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
  
  Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
  
  Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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