Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for the management of the lifecycle of research data related to one or multiple labs and their associated research studies.
• Plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity, compliance, and quality of data used in research.
• Liaise between the research team and the broader data manager community to stay abreast of policies and available resources and provides feedback.
• Designs databases to collect, access, track, store, and manage research data.
• Applies data validation techniques to ensure data collection accuracy and completeness based on pre-defined rules and standards.
• Performs data cleaning tasks to identify and rectify inconsistencies, missing values, and formatting errors in datasets.
• Documents data cleaning and validation procedures for future reference and reproducibility.
• Prepares and distributes data visualizations and reports for regular monitoring of data collection protocols.
• Integrates data collected across multiple sources and assessing for completeness and potential data collection issues.
• Works closely with research team personnel collecting data to maximize efficiency and minimize errors through improved processes, data interfaces.
• Assists with creating research datasets, for analysis and for distribution.
• Creates procedures to identify potential data problems and communicates with research teams to resolve data problems prior to analysis.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience working on a research team with responsibilities associated with data.
• Must have a strong understanding of data management and data quality practices as well as research compliance and data security requirements.
• Must show an appropriate skill set in managing and creating research databases.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. 

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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