The Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research conducts basic science and translational research within the Department of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. The Wells Center houses more than 200 faculty investigators, staff, and trainees seeking answers to the most pressing questions related to childhood illness.
With the collaboration between scientists and physicians, the center aims to increase knowledge of causes and mechanisms of serious pediatric diseases. Our goal is to develop innovative approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of sick children in Indiana and beyond.
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Integrates data from various data systems (e.g., data from Medicaid claims, electronic health records, social service agencies, etc.)
Assess data quality and feasibility for specific data-related projects and proposals, curates analytic data sets for these projects/proposals, addresses data quality issues through data cleaning techniques and creative approaches to data management (e.g., missingness of all sorts, bias due to quality or missingness, etc.)
Organizes data while maintaining scrupulous documentation on meta-data and processes
Develops, manages, and maintains a relational database of several existing data sources
Produces various and extensive coding for queries to assess data quality, including chart reviews to validate procedures and findings
Documents meticulously the procedures implemented in managing these data, including data acquisition, cleaning, linking, variable definition, and analysis
Tracks and provides project status updates at project team meetings
Creates reporting specifications for new reports/dashboards/analytical tools and performs testing/validation; ensures integrity, accessibility, and accuracy of reports/dashboards and data structures; reviews and approves user requests for access to reporting data and tools
Consults with faculty and/or staff to identify new business reporting needs and provides guidance and interpretation of complex environments and data
Performs moderately complex experiments while following research techniques and procedures
Develops procedures and protocols in collaboration with leadership
Prepares research reports or analyses for projects
Maintains safety records and ensures safety/compliance procedures and protocols are followed
May provide guidance and support to junior-level staff in laboratory operations
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Working Conditions / Demands
The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
$47,000 - $52,000 per year based on experience, skill level, education, and training.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Core
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Research
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