University of Colorado · 1 day ago
Research Scientist – Program Lead & Data Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a full-time Research Scientist to join their Department of Orthopedics. This role involves implementing and coordinating clinical research studies while also providing data analysis support, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with researchers.
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Responsibilities
Monitor and coordinate ongoing research projects and maintain clinical study database records
Provide study updates to Principal Investigators through bi-monthly meetings
Track upcoming patient study visits and interact with patients during visits
Oversee and support research staff (medical students, undergraduate students, residents, and hand fellows), serving as primary contact for data collection troubleshooting
Conduct literature searches and reviews
Design and implement research protocols for consistent data collection and management
Create and maintain research study databases and surveys in collaboration with study teams
Ensure research data has gone through proper data checking prior to use in analyses
Pull data from national and local databases, manipulate, clean, score measures, and prepare data for analyses and reporting
Perform basic & intermediate statistical analysis independently and advanced statistical analyses in collaboration with senior statistician(s)
Participate in data analysis and prepare study reports, manuscripts, meeting materials, and grant submissions
Develop, revise and update research documents including all COMIRB & WIRB regulatory submissions
Present research at scientific meetings and participate in manuscript preparation
Work independently and collaborate with co-investigators and other institutions, serving as liaison between collaborators and the PI
Participate in Musculoskeletal Research Center weekly meetings and undertake sub-committee responsibilities
Qualification
Required
MS in Biostatistics/Statistics, Master of Public Health (MPH), or MS in Epidemiology with Biostatistical emphasis and/or Epidemiology concentration or similar
Experience with study design and analysis techniques, including univariate and multivariate analyses, particularly regression analyses (linear, logistic, multinomial, Poisson)
Experience with data management, production of ongoing data reporting and graphics/table creation
Experience working with large datasets, and knowledge of entity relationship diagrams and relational databases
Excellent knowledge regarding IRB policies and procedures
Excellent knowledge regarding Sponsor and FDA regulatory requirements
Proficiency in a statistical software package, such as SAS, SPSS, or STATA
Firm understanding of the principles and practices of clinical research
Must have strong personal direction and motivation: able to perform duties autonomously as well as under direct supervision
Great attention to detail
Ability to work in a confidential and professional manner
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to problem solve and multi-task
Excellent computer skills
Preferred
Minimum 5-year research or academic clinical experience
Experience with SPSS, SAS, Stata and REDCap
Database creation and analysis, familiarity with relational data such as with Microsoft Access or SQL Server Management Studio
Familiarity with NCSS PASS (sample size calculations) or G•Power, Epic electronic health record
Benefits
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 (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 11/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Company
University of Colorado
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Richard Schulick
Professor and Chair of Surgery
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