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Occupational Summary

Perform a variety of independent tasks related to data management and maintenance of data used in research or in support of analytical projects.

Work Performed:

• Confer with principal investigator to develop forms or questionnaires for collection of study data. Contribute to the creation of protocols for the collection and verification of study data using the created system. Work with statisticians as needed to verify that the data is being collected in a manner that supports the analytical plan.

• In consultation with principal investigators and study teams, develop and maintain databases to track and monitor data collection. Provide guidance on the structure of the items in the database to support reporting and analytical aims of the project.
• Create and maintain documentation including, but not limited to, data dictionaries, variable check files, and user rights files.
• Produce reports on status of data collection. Develop methods to track research samples for quality assurance and costing purposes as appropriate.
• Train study teams on the use of databases and questionnaires created.
• Provide training and guidance to the Duke research community on the development of databases and surveys. Serve as subject matter experts on REDCap.
• Recommend new methods for collection and documentation of data.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

BA/BS Degree

Experience

Minimum of 2 years ofdirectly related data management experience.

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Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.