Job Title
Research Database Developer
Job Description
Cape Fox is seeking a highly qualified
Research Database Developer to join our team in support of a government customer with a strong foundation in computer science, health informatics, or related fields, supported by a minimum of three years' experience in database development and management within clinical research settings. The ideal candidate will possess proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, Visual Basic, PERL, JavaScript, and C#, and demonstrate hands-on experience with platforms like REDCap, Medidata Rave, Microsoft Access, and SQL-based systems. A thorough understanding of data integrity, secure data handling, and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is essential. This role also requires exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Preferred candidates will hold advanced degrees or certifications, show adaptability to evolving technologies, and ideally have experience supporting military medical research. Cape Fox is committed to providing staff who exceed these standards to ensure high-quality, secure, and compliant support for complex research environments. This position is contingent upon contract award.
The salary range (or hiring range) for this exempt position has been established at:
$90,000 - $120,000.The above salary range represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, we offer a variety of benefits including company holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company matches. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.
Core Duties:- Databases, applications, data systems, and data integrity processes shall be developed and maintained with high accuracy and integrity
- Development, integration, and maintenance tasks shall be completed within specified timeframes
- All data management practices shall comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and relevant regulatory standards
- Regular audits shall show a high level of data integrity and accuracy
Systems Development and Maintenance:
- Develop, design, and maintain research data systems, including databases and applications
- Implement and manage REDCap applications and online databases
- Create and manage Microsoft Access and SQL databases for research data collection
- Design, develop, and maintain clinical databases and data collection systems
- Implement and manage electronic data capture (EDC) systems such as Medidata Rave
- Develop, design, and maintain databases for research data collection and integration
Data Integrity Integration, Management, and Accessibility:
- Ensure data integrity and accessibility by creating, coding, and maintaining databases
- Conduct regular audits to verify the accuracy and completeness of data
- Implement data management best practices to ensure efficient and secure data handling
- Design and implement data integration strategies to provide seamless data flow across various systems
- Perform data mapping, transformation, and data cleansing activities
- Monitor data flow between databases, servers, and cloud services to ensure efficient data integration.
- Utilize and manage research databases such as REDCap to collect, store, and analyze research data
Healthcare Medical Clinical Research Support:
- Apply knowledge of medical research methods to support various research projects
- Collaborate with researchers to understand their data needs and provide appropriate database solutions
- Collaborate with researchers to understand their data needs and provide appropriate data systems solutions
- Apply knowledge of clinical research methods to support various clinical trials and research projects
- Collaborate with clinical researchers to understand their data needs and provide appropriate data management solutions
- Apply knowledge of research methods to support various research projects
- Collaborate with researchers to understand their data needs and provide appropriate data
integration solutions
- Apply knowledge of healthcare and research methods to support various projects
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals and researchers to understand their data needs and provide appropriate data systems solutions
Medical Device Data Handling:
- Download, convert, and manage data files from medical devices, ensuring accurate and efficient data processing
- Integrate medical device data into research databases for analysis
Virtual Desktop Management:
- Create and manage virtual desktops to support research activities
- Ensure virtual desktop environments are secure and optimized for performance
Programming and Scripting:
- Develop and maintain databases using programming languages such as Visual Basic, Visual Basic for Applications, SQL, and PERL
- Write and optimize scripts for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes
- Develop and maintain data systems using programming languages such as SQL, JavaScript, and C#
Reporting and Analysis:
- Generate comprehensive reports based on clinical, medical, and integrated research data for healthcare professionals, researchers, and administrators. Analyze the data to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement
Compliance and Security:
- Ensure all data management practices comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and relevant regulatory standards while implementing security measures to Protect sensitive research and clinical data
Training and Support:
- Provide training and support to clinical and research staff on database usage, data management, and data integration practices and systems while troubleshooting and resolving database and data integration-related issues as they arise
Data Validation and Quality Control:
- Perform thorough data cleaning and validation to ensure data accuracy and develop and maintain data management plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Travel Requirements
10 - 25%
Job Requirements
Data Validation and Quality Control:
- Perform thorough data cleaning and validation to ensure data accuracy and
develop and maintain data management plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Requirements:
- At least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, health informatics, or related field
- Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience in database development and management, including data systems development and management, in research and clinical research setting
- Proficient in programming languages used in the design of research databases (e.g., Visual Basic, Visual Basic for Applications, SQL, PERL)
- Proficient in programming languages used in data management (e.g., SQL, JavaScript, C#)
- Proficient in programming languages used in data integration (e.g., SQL, Visual Basic, PERL)
- Possess experience with REDCap, Microsoft Access, SQL databases, and Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems such as Medidata Rave
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills to manage large volumes of data
- Demonstrated experience with strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management
- Possess demonstrated excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Highly Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in health informatics, computer science, or related field
- Certification in database management, clinical data management, data integration, or health information technology
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills used for data analysis and reporting
- Possess the ability to adapt to new technologies and processes quickly
- Prior medical, military, and research experience
- Must be able to pass a Tier 1 Background Investigation
- Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibit employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates offer preference to Cape Fox Corporation Shareholders, descendants, and other Native Americans pursuant to Public Law 100-241.
Category
Information Technology
Location
University of Cincinnati Medical Center (711 HPW) - Cincinnati, OH 45219 US (Primary)
Education
Bachelor's Degree
