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Job Description Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai! The Smidt Heart Institute reflects Cedars-Sinai’s steadfast dedication to heart disease and research innovation giving patients access to the highest level of care. Year after year, thousands of people trust their hearts to Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Our cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and specialized care teams treat the full spectrum of heart disease and disorders, while our investigators continue to advance the field with groundbreaking, life-saving research. From genetic counseling and targeted drug therapies to a growing array of minimally invasive procedures, Cedars-Sinai continues to stand at the forefront of technology, innovation and discovery improving patient outcomes. Join our team and use your skill with an organization known nationally for excellence in research! JOB SUMMARY: ?? The Clinical Research Data Specialist III manages the data for assigned research studies. ??This will include, crafting forms for data collection, clinical data abstraction, processing data, maintaining record systems, and producing project reports for studies. ??In addition, may supervise clinical research staff or clinical data managers, perform sophisticated statistical analysis, and work with bioinformatics to develop and maintain trial management and validation systems. ??Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including Institutional Review Board. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: – May supervise clinical research staff or clinical data managers. – In conjunction with a biostatistician, may perform complex statistical analysis for publication. – May work with bioinformatics in the development and maintenance of clinical trials management systems including validation of systems. – May train clinical research staff to help improve the quality of the data being collected. – May solve operational/data problems in consultation with other employees and/or supervisors. – Manages data for research studies. – Designs forms for data collection. – Performs clinical data collection/abstraction. – Processes clinical data using a range of computer applications and database systems to support cleaning and management of subject or patient data. – Produces project reports. – Maintains the accuracy, integrity and security of complex, large computerized records systems. – Understands regulations, policies, protocols and procedures to control and maintain accurate records . – Performs data searches and other related administrative tasks. – Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies – Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. – Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law. – Participates in required training and education programs. Department Specific Job Duties:?? – Will be responsible for translating research questions into analytic plans in consultation with PI and colleagues; analyzing clinical data, conducting valid statistical tests and statistical models; and assisting with data visualization and communicating findings in presentations and manuscripts. – Specific tasks will include: database management, data extraction, data cleaning/quality checks, and conducting statistical analysis using linked and/or multiple data sources – Focused tasks including, but not limited to, data cleaning, data harmonization, data quality control, and data analysis and interpretation (e.g. multivariate regression analyses, survival analyses, etc.). The Data Analyst may also be asked to assist in conducting literature reviews, developing grant proposals Qualifications Educational Requirements: Bachelors of Art or Science required?? Master’s degree is preferred Licenses: ACRP/SoCRA (or equivalent) certification preferred but not required. Experience: – Five (5) years minimum experience in healthcare field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. – Must be proficient working in SAS, STATA, R, Python, or similar programming languages. – Training in biostatistics, epidemiology, statistics, or a related field. Analytical experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) data, longitudinal data, and advanced clinical statistical models is preferred. Physical Demands: – Able to perform moderate lifting. ?? – Able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. ?? – Able to read papers and online documents. ?? – Able to operate standard office equipment.?? – Able to exercise physical ability and perspective acuity to satisfactorily perform essential job functions. About Us Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow’s health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents. About the Team Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most. Req ID : HRC1338274A Working Title : Clinical Research Data Spec III – Smidt Heart Institute Department : Heart Institute Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Job Category : Academic / Research Job Specialty : Research Studies/ Clin Trial Overtime Status : EXEMPT Primary Shift : Day Shift Duration : 8 hour Base Pay : $37.66 – $64.02