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Duke University Job Description: |
Job Title: SCIENTIFIC DATA MANAGER I |
Job Code: 1164 |
FLSA: E |
Job Level: 12 |
Revised Date: 02/01/2024 |
Job Family: JF 05 |
The Scientific Data Manager I is responsible for managing the data outputs from scientific programs, overseeing data curation, and uploading data to repositories. The Data Manager serves as a resource for investigators within the department.
Data Managers are tasked with managing basic science data outputs dedicated to pre clinical studies across several different models including but not limited to manufacturing, vaccines and therapeutics, and/or Phase 1, 2, 3, 4 clinical trials and challenge studies. Specific duties are defined below:
Develop protocols and implement workflows for uploading data from internal and external collaborators into new and existing database portals, communicating with data teams to define and refine what information is deposited, and data validation.
Perform data transformation and data visualization using various platforms and communicate findings with multiple scientific teams.
Participate in multiple discussions with internal and external stakeholders to review and prioritize data deliverables, understanding scientific questions under discussion.
Create report templates, inform data reports, and draft final reports for data analysis and data disposition.
Collaborate and communicate effectively, build trust and relationships within and across teams, collect requirements, and ensure solutions/responses meet users needs.
Coordinate with leadership to write and maintain protocols.
Develop, test, and maintain workflows for the automated transfer of information between internal and external systems.
Work with regulatory teams and laboratories to facilitate queries into the inventory databases while maintaining confidentiality and adherence to all appropriate regulatory requirements.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Education/Training: | Completion of an Associate degree in basic science, public health, clinical research or other related scientific field. |
Experience: | Two years of data management or research experience. A Bachelor degree may substitute for 2 years required experience. |
Skills: | Experience in Biotech, Biopharma, or Clinical Trials is strongly preferred. Additional training in data management or related training is desired. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE |
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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