Neuromuscular Research Data Analyst at InsideHigherEd

Do you want to help Stanford University find better ways to measure strength, function and health for individuals with Neuromuscular Disease including Muscular Dystrophies, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Inherited Neuropathies, and other conditions?

If you…

• Enjoy working directly with patients and their families in clinic and at research visits.
• Are excited to work with people affected by neuromuscular disorders.
• Are excited to work with clinicians, scientists, engineers and research associates.
• Are exceptionally organized and can balance multiple projects at one time.
• Have excellent time management and can meet deadlines.
• Work well in a dynamic team utilizing novel technologies to integrate knowledge and answer research questions.
• Enjoy learning new skills.
• Enjoy translating data to address research gaps.

Then we offer…

• The opportunity to work in a collaborative team of neuromuscular investigators.
• The chance to contribute to describing and understanding the impact of treatments in neuromuscular disorders.
• Exciting and positive environment where you will always learn new things.
• Teamwork and camaraderie.
• Competitive full time salary.
• Excellent Stanford benefits.

The Neuromuscular Division of Neurology is seeking a Research Data Analyst (RDA), with clinical data management experience to utilize knowledge from research tools to conduct and analyze research data assuring efficiency and regulatory compliance; collect, compile and perform statistical analysis, data reports and management. The division is eager to determine novel approaches towards quantifying movement through wearable and video technology and develop novel methods of analyzing MRI data to better characterize disease health for individuals with neuromuscular disease. As disease modifying treatments become available in neuromuscular diseases, we are researching novel approaches to better quantify movement and complement current clinical practice working alongside other professionals in radiology, cardiovascular health, and engineering. This position focuses on clinical data management and primarily focuses on supporting the labs clinical data collection systems. One would expect to be using REDCap database design and form creation regularly while also aligning with administrative and research data governance politics. A successful candidate would serve as the primary data manager for multiple clinical research studies, ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, and efficient data flow from collection through analysis. Learning SQL or having experience with Google Cloud would be preferred. Projects involve working with both pediatric and adults with neuromuscular diseases in both a lab and clinical environment. There are opportunities for long-term growth within the team with the ability to gain critical skillsets for a career in biomedical sciences. These studies will be conducted at the Stanford University Medical Center. Interested candidates should include a CV and Cover Letter addressing how your education and experience relates to the position described above.

Duties include*:

• Collect, manage and clean datasets.
• Employ new and existing tools to interpret, analyze, and visualize multivariate relationships in data.
• Use system reports and analyses to identify potentially problematic data, make corrections, and determine root cause for data problems from input errors or inadequate field edits, and suggest possible solutions.
• Develop reports, charts, graphs and tables for use by investigators and for publication and presentation.
• Collaborate with faculty and research staff on data collection and analysis methods.
• Communicate with government officials, grant agencies and industry representatives.
• Design, develop, and maintain REDCap databases.
• Data Compliance.
  

* - Other duties may also be assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years experience in acquiring and/or processing data signals that requires a high level of technical skill and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with basic programming and scripts (for example, using R, python, MATLAB, SQL).
• Strong general computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
• Experience in data science with applied statistics, visual and communicating data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and various industry-oriented electronic data capture programs.
• Experience with database, data management, REDCAP, IRB requirements and the Stanford clinical research environment highly desirable.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team in a collaborative manner.
• Ability to determine workload priorities in an appropriate way to accomplish tasks and goals, meet deadlines.
• Takes initiative with good problem solving skills to anticipate and solve problems.
• Experience working with patients in a clinic or research setting.
• Strong analytical skill.
• Good oral and written communication skills to effectively work and publish data with clinicians and researchers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in maintaining accurate, retrievable records.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics or engineering.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Understanding of HIPAA, and GCP guidelines.
• Substantial experience with MS Office and analytical programs.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload; efficient utilization of time management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
• Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.
• Sitting in place at computer for long periods of time with extensive keyboarding/dexterity.
• Occasionally use a telephone.
• Rarely writing by hand.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Some work may be performed in a laboratory or field setting.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $80,148 to $99,773 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4751
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: G
• Requisition ID: 107725
• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible