Data Manager Senior

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.

Location

Outpatient Services at 1440 N Dayton

Job Description

The Senior Data Manager will lead efforts in the Division of Adolescent Medicine to develop data collection systems, organize, clean, store and analyze study data collected under sponsored research and other sponsored projects.

Job Duties:

• Develops data management procedures across sponsored programs within the Division to ensure high data quality, security and compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements. 
• Evaluates available software systems for both data capture and secure data storage. Makes recommendations for purchase to Division Head and negotiates pricing with software providers.
• Develops data collection instruments and systems in collaboration with study investigators.
• Programs CAPI and CASI questionnaires in various software environments.
• Manages data-related study-set-up, testing and validation for new studies.
• Reviews, organizes, and cleans study data as they are collected and maintains secure storage practices.
• Creates and maintains study databases in SPSS and SAS.
• Develops data quality procedures for individual sponsored projects and completes data quality reviews, as needed.
• Serves as lead data manager on multi-site and/or multi-city sponsored programs and acts as liaison to both internal and external study staff for data concerns.
• Completes basic data analyses in SPSS, SAS or other commercial statistical software package, including establishing the psychometric properties of psychosocial survey measures, bivariate analysis of associations and exploratory regression analyses.
• Presents data analysis in narrative, table and graph format.
• Runs queries and provides descriptive statistics on study administrative systems and data sets.
• Mentors and trains data management assistants and interns on data management procedures according to the study or sponsored project protocol.
• Performs study close out and data storage tasks and archives study materials. 
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred in biostatistics, epidemiology, social sciences, public health or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing research data, with at least 1 year experience in a lead role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage data tasks on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to solve complex data collection and management problems.
• Prior experience programming CASI and/or CAPI questionnaires using SNAP, Qualtrics and similar survey software.
• Prior experience programming and managing data in Redcap preferred.
• Experience and knowledge with SPSS, SAS 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 under minimal supervision while being an essential part of a team.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Pay Range

$54,600.00-$89,273.60 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 Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. 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.  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.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org