Data Manager-Research

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

680 Lake Shore Drive

The Data Manager-Research, will support efforts in the research program to develop data collection systems, organize, clean, store and analyze study data collected under sponsored research and other sponsored projects. The data manager will participate in the planning and execution of data management activities that support the overall work of research studies within the department. Provides design and development services such as databases, data collection forms, quality control analyses, and data dictionary development.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve as primary resource for investigators and research staff regarding data management best practices.
• Develop, validate, and implement data management procedures that ensure high data quality, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Create instructional and reference materials for users.
• Perform data quality reviews and implement data validation protocols.
• Sets up data files & codebooks within the research program’s preferred system (ex. REDCap, Qualtrics, ACASI).
• Ensure data files are captured accurately for data analysis.  
• Reviews, organizes, and cleans study data as they are collected and maintains secure storage practices.
• Executes study close-out and data archiving tasks according to institutional guidelines.
• Designs and performs data imports/exports between database and other systems in preparation for analysis.
• Works with study statisticians to prepare datasets and assist with basic data analysis.
•  Other job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s preferred in biostatistics, epidemiology, social sciences, public health, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience managing research data.
• Prior experience programming electronic questionnaires.
• Experience and knowledge with SPSS, SAS, STATA, R, Python, mPlus, SUDAAN or other statistical storage and analysis software.
• Ability to perform basic statistical analysis.
• Excellent written and oral skills are required; collaborative research experience is a plus. 
• Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while being an essential part of a team.

Education

Pay Range

$49,920.00-$81,619.20 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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