Description

Summary

Data Control Specialist is an implementation position where the employee is carrying out a series of procedures that have been chosen, deemed appropriate and vetted by a team of researchers. The employee will conduct data management by using available programs and provided procedures to maintain and manipulate information in the form of databases and conduct data analysis using the provided procedures and programs available from statistical software packages designed for research. The employee will complete tables and figures for publications and presentations from provided examples which have been drafted by researchers to summarize study findings according to protocol.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient with SAS, STATA, and other statistical software and Microsoft Access as well as other Microsoft applications

• Good interpersonal (oral and written) skills

• Highly organized and detail-oriented in order to ensure that all study procedures are completed according to the study protocol

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in public health or clinical research or statistics

• One year experience in data analysis using SAS and STATA or other statistical software

• One year experience in management of databases with Microsoft Access or RedCap

• Familiarity with drafting of tables and or figures for publication of research findings