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The Clinical Research Data Specialist I manages the data for assigned research studies.  This will include, crafting forms for data collection, clinical data abstraction, processing data, maintaining record systems, and producing project reports for studies.  Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including Institutional Review Board. Our team includes clinicians, researchers and students passionate about high impact cardiovascular clinical research. As a Clinical Research Data Specialist I, you will manage the data for assigned research studies. This will include, crafting pipelines for data collection, clinical data abstraction, processing data, maintaining record systems, and producing project reports for studies.

Additional responsibilities include the opportunity to participate in making strategic data-related decisions by analyzing and manipulating data and building models to assist in the clinical and operational setting. Create sustainable data science infrastructure and adhere to data analysis/machine learning standard methodologies. Perform exploratory data analysis to gauge the need for or appropriateness of sophisticated analytical methods. Test and validate code to ensure the robustness of data applications. Act as an advisor or thought partner to collaborators by identifying issues for resolution, providing research expertise and summarizing findings. Collaborate to problem solve and make decisions to achieve desired outcomes. Establish effective working relationships with cross-functional team(s). 

? Analysis of research data using applicable analysis applications and packages
? Participate in publications and presentations as an author. 
? Designs and performs experiments with colleagues and collaborators
? Participates in required training and education programs regarding protecting patient data, standard methodologies with research integrity and applicable laws.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts 
OR 
Bachelor of Science 
OR 
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Degrees: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, Statistics, or equivalent

Experience:

? Crucial skills include proficiency using Python, R, and SQL, including PyTorch, Tensorflow, and Scipy. CUDA experience desirable but not essential. 
? Relevant background experience includes clinical and / or statistical training or work experience. 
? In conjunction with a biostatistician, may perform sophisticated statistical analysis for publication.

Physical Demand:

- Able to perform moderate lifting. 
- Able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. 
- Able to read papers and online documents. 
- Able to operate standard office equipment. 
- Able to exercise physical ability and perspective acuity to satisfactorily perform essential job functions.