Research Scientist 2 (Temporary)

Job Description

As a UW employee you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

The Kidney Research Institute (KRI) functions as the research arm within the Nephrology Division of the UW Department of Medicine with a goal of conducting innovative clinical research to improve the health and quality of life of persons with kidney disease and related conditions. The KRI carries out a diverse portfolio of research in areas such as nephrology cardiology endocrinology critical care and others.

The Division of Nephrology in the Department of Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Full-Time Temporary Research Scientist 2. The Research Scientist will provide data management support for a wide variety of scientific research projects involving human subjects with kidney disease and related conditions. This position entails working directly with multiple KRI investigators on a wide range of scientific research projects related to kidney disease. The scope of work will include management and curation of data from all phases of research including development and maintenance of datasets originating from the electronic health record (EHR) performing data quality checks to ensure optimal quality and accuracy of data programming in REDCap and preparing final analytic datasets. The position may also have some overlap with quantitative data analysis reporting of results and manuscript development and grant writing and support as needed by the study teams and depending on the experience and interest of the applicant. The successful applicant will be highly organized detail-oriented able to work independently on multiple tasks and can communicate effectively with a diverse group of collaborators.

Responsibilities:

Data Analysis and reporting-50%

Perform complex data extraction transformation and loading (ETL) from the EHR for use in analyses

Generate reports from clinical databases

Create complex EHR data queries to allow for direct import into case report forms

Create manipulate and merge large and complex datasets in SQL

Develop reusable functions using appropriate software packages; document and package code and follow standards for reproducible research

Implement statistical programs using STATA SAS and/or R and parallel computing

Learn about and implement novel/unfamiliar statistical methods depending on the candidates skills and project needs

Perform statistical analyses of data for grant preparation and for publication in peer reviewed journals

Quality Assurance and process improvement-25%

Develop SOPs for development of datasets originating from the EHR

Perform quality checks and quality assurance measures to ensure results accuracy

Problem-solve computational and analytic challenges by investigating and rectifying data issues

Work directly with researchers to develop alternative analytic strategies in response to challenges

Research Design and Development -25%

Develop and maintain study protocols

Produce research products such as well-documented algorithms and code software and research publications

Prepare results for publications work with collaborators in writing publications and in some cases take the lead in writing publications

Contribute to research design including exploring varied analytic approaches and coding techniques to improve on results

Other duties as assigned that fall within reasonable scope of the position

Research Sponsors/Stakeholders: Dialysis Clinic Inc

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in biostatistics informatics computer science or related field and two years of relevant experience.

• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in at least one database management system (DBMS) such as MS SQL Oracle Database or PostgreSQL

• Experience in at least one programming language such as Python R or SQL

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong capacity for teamwork collaborative critical thinking and attention to detail

• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail

• Excellent written and oral communication skills required

• Ability to prioritize competing demands to successfully meet deadlines

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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