DATA ANALYST #13-009

Schedule: M-F 20 hours per week

Salary: $22.30 - $24.00 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits package

Consider becoming a key member of the Bastyr University / Bastyr Center for Natural Health Information Technology team, where we honor passion for excellence while encouraging work-life balance. Our IT Department is a close-knit group, whose members have tremendous heart and compassion for their work and one another. We are expanding our team with a new, part time (20 hours per week) Research Database Analyst position. Contribute your database skills in support of our fascinating research work, for a job you'll look forward to each day!

Bastyr University is on the frontlines of integrative, complementary and alternative medicine research. Our Research department's activities include faculty research projects, student research training, collaborative research with conventional agencies and natural products industries, and research studies funded by federal grants.

The following are the key activities for this position:

• Design, implement, and maintain database programs and procedures to manage laboratory and clinical research data. Manage data interfacing between different platforms.
• Maintain and update data management policies, standard operating procedures, data coding and data entry procedures and codebooks, subject confidentiality procedures and policies.
• Assist investigators with protocol and case report form (CRF) development as well as development and implementation of data analysis plans and archival procedures.
• Manage data entry and verification production. Includes overseeing training, reviews, coding, and prioritization, ensuring data integrity, consistent tracking and report generation for management.
• Provide statistical consultation to investigators. Assist biostatistician(s) in statistical analysis including, but not limited to: report generation, compilation of descriptive statistics, correlations and bivariate comparisons.
• Assist in selection, installation, implementation, and maintenance of computer software and hardware.

Qualifications:

• Two or more years' experience with creation and maintenance of databases and administration in SQL Server 2005+, along with at least one year's experience creating databases in Microsoft Access. One year experience moving data between a variety of sources and formats including Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to write complex databases including conceptualization and implementation; user-friendly interfaces and clear reports.
• Competent knowledge of SPSS, REDCap, GraphPad, and familiarity with other statistical packages (e.g. SAS, STATA 7); prefer familiarity with research practices and statistical theory, and ability to understand and clearly present statistical analysis results.
• Familiarity with clinical trials research. Knowledge of data coding programs (WHOART, COSTART, ICD-10); good knowledge of clinical data management practices. Must understand and adhere to federal and state confidentiality laws and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and time management skills.
• Medical scientific vocabulary and experience in a clinic or health care environment preferred; familiarity with alternative medicine desirable, though not required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Become a part of a growing trend in natural health care and support an industry that truly makes a positive impact on the health and well-being of others.

Bastyr University is an accredited private institution, internationally recognized as a pioneer in the study of natural healing. Located in St. Edwards State Park on the northeastern shore of Lake Washington, Bastyr University enjoys over 200 acres of natural wooded surroundings with hiking and bike trails out our front door. Our excellent benefits include medical insurance coverage for many alternative as well as traditional practitioners. Please visit our website www.bastyr.edu. EOE