Data Manager
University Job Title: Database Administrator
Bargaining Unit: None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type: Full time
Duration Type: Regular
Compensation Grade: Administration & Operations
Wage Ranges: Click https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/careers/wage-ranges to see our Wage Ranges
Work Location: Medical School Campus
Worksite Address: 100 Church Street South
New Haven, CT 06519
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Searchable Job Family: Computing and Information Systems, Research Res Support, Research/Support
Total # of Hours to be Works: 37.5
Position Focus:
The Yale Surgery Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research Data Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing best practice data management standards for all research projects undertaken by the Center. The Data Manager will work closely with the Center Director and Administrative Personnel to develop standard operating procedures for communicating and documenting information about project proposals, researcher training, IRB approval, and data use agreements (DUAs) and will Create project folders and use Windows Active Directory tools to grant access permissions to appropriately qualified researchers. The Data Manager will also provide support for researchers regarding issues with ETLs and will work with administrative personnel to arrange for initial and annual purchase of commonly used data sets; download, convert, and clean data sets for later use. The Data Manager will develop and maintain a reference library of database summaries, useful code snippets, and methodology papers related to the data sets maintained at the Center. Communicate with Yale ITS regarding server performance, server security, expansion of server resources, etc. Additionally, the Data Manager will work with researchers to develop best practices for primary data collection (surveys, data entry software, database storage, etc.) & support the training of researchers in those practices.
Essential Duties:
1. Coordinates the planning and development of new, complex relational databases. 2. Ensures adherence to data standards across the University environment. 3. Develops and documents database procedures and policies and resolves complex protocol deviations in existing databases. 4. Maintains and administers database systems to ensure effective implementation and use of databases including software testing, debugging, and data quality assurance projects. 5. Implements technical solutions including installation, configuration, and resolution of issues with multiple layers of products and technologies. 6. Works directly with University departments to troubleshoot problems, create reports, identify and resolve technical issues. Communicates directly with staff to understand goals and solve user problems. 7. Documents end user's experience, and develops methodologies and assessment techniques that address usability goals. 8. Provides training on database, appropriate use and facilitates user groups. 9. Performs various coding, debugging and unit testing tasks in support of assigned projects. 10. Assists in evaluating University business and administrative processes and needs and develops solutions to technical problems. 11. Assists in developing and implementing database security procedures, including access authorization, logins, and permissions. 12. Applies current programming standards and methodologies to all relevant projects and activities. 13. May perform other duties as assigned.
Drug Screen: No
Health Screening: No
Background Check Requirements:
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
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Posting Disclaimer:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
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Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and five years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Ability to meet with researchers and with biostatistical analysts to determine the best data source(s) to meet the needs of the proposed project.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Ability to acquire data required for proposed projects. Develop and maintain standard "Extract, Transform, Load" (ETL) methods for use with specific projects.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Ability to prepare ETLs according to project specifications and place in the appropriate project folder.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Ability to develop and implement procedures for regular assessment of data quality.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Ability to arrange for purchase and installation of required data analysis software.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Data Science, with two years of directly related work experience, Stata, SAS or R; willingness to learn Stata, Microsoft Access or similar.
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