Research Consultant 2

University of Washington • Seattle, WA, US • 2d ago

Job Description

OVERVIEW:

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Dr. Gray Lab has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Consultant 2 position. This position will support research projects focused on understanding adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preeclampsia, stillbirth, and fetal anomalies, and other projects as needs arise. The current research projects additionally involve data extraction and cleaning from the electronic health record on all deliveries in the hospital system for the use in AI and machine learning focused projects for the prediction of adverse pregnancy outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data extraction, management, and quality control (40%):

Develop methods, systems, and SOPs to extract high-quality real time data from Electronic Health Records to support the Pregnancy Biorepository and related studies
Combine and clean data from multiple sources and institutions into one database
Serve as honest data broker for Maternal and Fetal Medicine Group
Provide expert consultation to Principal Investigators, coordinators, and other collaborators on best practices for data collection and management
Build and maintain complex longitudinal databases from scratch Provide regular updates to Principal Investigators and staff on data integrity and completeness
Escalate issues in a timely manner
Train and lead junior staff on database management

Data analysis (40%) :

Provide descriptive statistics for database participants
Complete complex analyses of large EHR data to support study aims

Disseminating results (20%):

Prepare tables, charts, and graphs for publications, presentations and sponsor reports
Contribute to writing methods sections and other technical components of publications, presentations and sponsor reports

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in biostatistics or related field and 2 years of relevant experience,

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Experience with data entry and spreadsheets
Experience analyzing large datasets
Experience working with Electronic Health Record data

DESIRES:

Previous experience with translational pregnancy studies, including biobanking

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$63,336.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$91,992.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

UAW Research

About the UW

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UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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