Research Consultant

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 Division of Hematology and Oncology has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time Research Consultant in the Johnsen Laboratory investigating the fundamental mechanisms responsible for variation bleeding clotting and blood cells through both basic research studies and clinical/translational research. The Johnsen Laboratory Research Program takes multiple technical approaches including genomics transcriptomics epigenetics mutational scanning translational research and performs clinical research in the relevant populations with bleeding disorders. This position is responsible for obtaining reviewing and abstracting research data from medical records for research studies in bleeding disorders primarily the Hemophilia A Research Program (HARP). This position may have input into study design and electronic data capture forms and organization.

The Research Consultant will provide data management support for a wide variety of scientific and clinical research projects involving bleeding disorders and related conditions. This position entails working directly with multiple stakeholders on projects related to bleeding disorders. 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 entering content into REDCap requisitioning healthcare records 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.

The Johnsen Laboratory Research Program is dedicated to improving clinical testing diagnosis and care of patients with blood disorders through the translation of new knowledge and laboratory innovations. They will be an integral member of the team and work independently with occasional supervision by the PI and senior laboratory personnel.

The University of Washingtons Division of Hematology & Oncology includes 130 faculty members located at the UW Medical Center the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. Over the past 40 years members of the Division have made substantial contributions to many other areas of cancer treatment including the use of tumor vaccines cellular therapy for cancer antibody-based treatments and novel forms of chemotherapy and hormonal therapy. Our Division is deeply committed to maintaining its position as one of the leading centers for research and treatment of cancer in the world.

Position Responsibilities:

Data Analysis and reporting-50%

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

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

Perform 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 and procedures 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

Pay Rate Information

The salary information provided below is for a full-time position and will be prorated for part-time at 24 hours a week.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree in health sciences 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 reviewing medical healthcare records and performing data extraction for clinical research studies.

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.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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Benefits:

Temporary or Regular

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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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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.