Data Manager

Position Objective: Provide services as a Data Manager in support of the overall functions of the Division of Intramural Research (DIR), Laboratory of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology (LCIM) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Scan documents and perform data entry of information into electronic systems via a web interface or upload to the system. The data may reside in electronic files in MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint or other electronic databases, or hardcopy source materials such as patient demographics, medical records (free text and coded), biospecimen data, case report forms, clinical laboratory test results, etc. ETL tools may also be used for loading.
• Code the fields using biomedical ontologies implemented in the system where applicable and possible.
• Participate as a tester of the system to verify system works as expected.
• Provide feedback on user experience for data entry and data retrieval.
• Communicate closely with responsible parties and system owners responsible for providing the different data to ensure the system is up-to-date.
• Perform data accuracy and/or technical review of data.
• Verify data entered into the computer by checking printouts/reports for errors and making corrections as required.
• Perform extraction of data and generate required reports as requested.
• Follow study specific procedures and adhere to data management compliance.
• Schedule and submit study files for quality assurance audit.
• Assist with routine data verification and quality control, ensuring data completeness, integrity, and consistency with prescribed study protocol.
• Coordinate corrective actions with all concerned parties based on quality assurance audit findings.
• Handle confidential material and adhere to data security and confidentiality requirements.
• Follow established guidelines to verify patient information with QC of source documents.
• Coordinate research presentations for weekly seminar series, clinical and NCGP meetings and document minutes as required.
• Liaison with other departments to continue to enhance development of Genomic Research Integration System (GRIS) and to provide administrator support in GRIS for users.
• Perform tasks associated with ongoing protocol including assisting research nurse with preparation of submission of Continuing Review to the IRB; assessing/implementing new processes to track and integrate data for samples sent to the lab; providing support to staff for daily activities, when necessary.
• Coordinate with sequencing facility to streamline transfer of data to their database.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related work experience.
• Experience handling confidential material and adhering to data security and confidentiality requirements.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the data management process.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Effective communication skills working in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects