This is an exciting opportunity with the Pediatric Surgery research team! This full-time non-exempt position is located at 6431 Fannin St., Houston, Texas 77030.  Your background in data receipt and analysis is needed for our involvement in an International Pediatric Trauma Consortium Clinical Trial. 

Utilizing analytical and data management tools, performs intermediate-level data creation, management, analysis, and troubleshooting activities in support of multiple research projects and studies. Works to maintain a large and growing, international dataset. Will be building a data input system/process for a large, multicenter clinical trial.

 

Performs occasional, basic statistical analyses associated with research projects. Supports clinical providers, including (but not limited to) nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians (usually pediatric surgeons) in data management.

 

This exciting opportunity is in-person, with future potential for hybrid work.

 

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 1.       Responsible for managing/maintaining data for multiple projects or research efforts.

2.       Creates, supports, and troubleshoots tools or software used to manage data.

3.       Develops and maintains quality controls for all research databases.

4.       Designs database queries and compiles, analyzes, and reports statistical data for research projects.

5.       Interfaces with vendors and offsite (often international) researchers and coordinators.

6.       Interfaces with our care team on a daily basis.

7.       Other duties as assigned.

8.       A positive attitude and ability to work with a team are mandatory.

 

Detailed knowledge of query design, report creation, and graphic representations of data.

 

Knowledge and experience managing complex databases.

 

Experience providing analysis of data.

 

 

Must be facile with: Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word

 

Preferred: RedCap, GraphPad Prism (or equivalent data analysis and graphical software)

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees   Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)  The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!  Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)  Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

Free financial and legal counseling  Free mental health counseling services  Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs  Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.  Resources for child and elder care  Plus many more! 

Position Summary:

Utilizing analytical and data management tools, performs intermediate level data creation, management, analysis and troubleshooting activities in support of multiple research projects and studies. Performs statistical analyses associated with research projects. 

 

Position Key Accountabilities:

Responsible for managing/maintaining data for multiple projects or research efforts. Creates, supports, and troubleshoots tools or software used to manage data. Develops and maintains quality controls for all research databases. Designs database queries and compiles, analyzes, and reports statistical data for research projects. Interfaces with vendors and offsite researchers and coordinators. Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Detailed knowledge of query design, report creation, and graphic representations of data.
Knowledge and experience managing complex databases.
Experience providing analysis of data.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or related field or related experience in lieu of education. 

Minimum Experience:

Three years of experience with complex databases. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement

 

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.