Database Specialist

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine | Department of Emergency Medicine Database Specialist Position: # – Requisition: #37073 Job Summary

The Department of Emergency Medicine and ATLAS Lab Research Program seeks motivated applicants for the position of Database Specialist, serving as a Principal Professional. The projects focus on critically ill and injured patients in the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Units, including trauma and medical patients. This position is responsible for Database Management within for multicenter trials, including study planning, execution, site monitoring, site management and other duties as described below.

• Coordinate project start-up activities, participate in project meetings relevant to the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of data management system
• Perform scientifically rigorous data management and bioinformatic analyses
• Independently design and implement a range of data collection instruments and workflows in REDCap, including the randomization module, longitudinal project setup, and role-based data access controls.
• Perform thorough functional testing before database deployment.
• Maintain the database and provide administrative services for the life of the project.
• Assist team leads, supervisors and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide training for study personnel associated with data collection, cleaning, and analysis.
• Assist with developing or develop protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, and manual of procedures.
• Assist with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and shares results with leadership
• Act as a subject matter expert and authority in the area of REDCap data management system.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

This position within the ATLAS lab offers a unique career and growth opportunity to serve as an integral member of a highly productive, collaborative, and vibrant research group conducting impactful health research in the care of acutely ill and injured patients. The diverse and complex patient population provides a rich learning environment and opportunities to expand the candidate’s skillset across several research projects (including clinical trials and observational trials).

The candidate will also be exposed to a like-minded research community to help enrich skills and enhance career growth. Our emergency medicine trials aim to improve outcomes for patients, and candidates can feel a direct connection to advancing medical knowledge and evidence-based care that can impact the lives of patients.

Outside the ATLAS lab environment, the candidate will be a part of the larger University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus community. CU Anschutz is a prestigious public education, clinical and research academic institution serving 4,500 students and a world‑class medical destination at the forefront of life‑changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz is the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually.

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We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year…