Vanderbilt Univ Medical Center - Nashville, TN
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Nashville, TN
About the position
The Clinical Research Data Specialist position at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a full-time role within the Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship (CIBS) Center. This position involves managing and optimizing REDCap projects, utilizing data visualization tools like Tableau, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance research data integrity and presentation. The role is hybrid, combining remote work with office responsibilities, and requires a proactive individual with a strong desire to learn and apply new technologies in clinical research.
Responsibilities
- Design, construct, and manage REDCap projects.
- Ensure ongoing maintenance and optimization of REDCap environments.
- Learn and utilize Tableau software to craft insightful data visualizations.
- Present complex data in a clear and compelling manner.
- Streamline processes to enhance efficiency and minimize errors.
- Collaborate closely with statisticians.
- Implement rigorous data cleaning protocols to ensure study integrity.
- Keep the team informed on the latest REDCap updates and enhancements.
- Facilitate smooth integration of new features into existing workflows.
- Collect, organize, and evaluate data from a variety of reference sources.
- Develop and document reports and analyses summarizing progress, trends, and conclusions.
- Develop intuitive software solutions leveraging REDCap's API.
- Prepare reports for analysis of research data.
- Assist in modification and coordination of research procedures and techniques.
- Develop forms and questionnaires that will collect the appropriate data.
- Create database files and maintain records.
- Assist in the preparation of materials for publication.
- Create informational materials related to research/study for dissemination to study participants, researchers, community.
- Make presentation of study concepts in group session.
- Supervise Research Analyst I, technical support staff and student assistants.
- Plan, train, and assign work.
- Manage inventory of supplies and equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- 1 year of relevant work experience in clinical research or data management.
- Proficiency in data visualization tools, particularly Tableau.
- Experience with database management, specifically REDCap.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in project design and management.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and data cleaning protocols.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance in clinical research.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Dental insurance coverage.
- 401k retirement savings plan.
- Paid holidays and vacation time.
- Professional development opportunities.
