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Job Summary:
The University of Washington is seeking a Research Consultant 3 to join their Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology. This role focuses on managing the biorepository database and specimen tracking systems, supporting research analytics, and modernizing data infrastructure to enhance access to brain specimens for research purposes.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and oversee the development, maintenance, and evolution of the data management systems, with a focus on modernizing legacy infrastructure toward current best practices.
• Responsible for data quality control, integration of database with laboratory information management system, report generation, data sharing processes, and assist with manuscript writing as assigned.
• Help coordinate our growing repository of collected brain and tissue specimens, including specimen tracking, inventory management, and distribution records.
• Serve as a technical resource for coding and automation solutions that improve data workflows across the lab.
• Serve as main point of contact for database-related activities across a range of projects.
• Manage users and user rights across multiple projects and platforms.
• Manage data integration from outside sources, including linkage of LIMS with other internal databases.
• Direct the development of new data collection instruments, as well as update existing metrics.
• Provide REDCap technical assistance through data collection and data sharing; develop REDCap training and train users on methods as needed.
• Design and execute the data quality management plan; develop standard operating procedures for data entry.
• Conduct data quality checks to identify potential data entry and calculation/coding errors.
• Combine data from multiple sources to create interim and final datasets.
• Maintain specimen inventory records and support tracking of specimen distribution and chain of custody to fulfill researcher requests and comply with biorepository protocols.
• Collaborate with project leadership on scope, timeline, and budget for data-related activities.
• Summarize findings in tables, figures, and dashboards; communicate information to project leadership and collaborators.
• Contribute to manuscripts and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Provide data extracts and summaries for progress reports, grant reporting, and updates to institutional and funding-agency stakeholders.
• Assist with the development, maintenance and evolution of the LIMS.
• Assist with the laboratory resource requests relating to tissue distribution.
• Participate in lab and other meetings and provide regular status updates.
• Review work lists and prioritize work in conjunction with the PI; interact with the research team and collaborators.
• Assist with a variety of other special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in quantitative fields such as biostatistics, statistics, informatics, computer science or a related field.
• Four to five years of significant relevant experience.
• Experience with REDCap or comparable data collection and management platforms.
• Experience with programming languages (primarily R, Python).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing research databases and data workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders in a research environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
Preferred:
• MA/MBA with some relevant experience or PhD
• Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or technology industries strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with LIMS software for biorepositories
• Experience with version control tools such as Git.
• Experience building data dashboards or automated reporting tools (e.g., R Shiny, Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with database modernization, migration, or ETL processes.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience with data privacy and security compliance, including de-identification workflows and data use agreements.
• Previous experience supporting progress reports, grant reporting, or stakeholder communications in a research context.
Company:
University of Washington is an educational institution that provides undergraduate, graduate, and research programs. Founded in 1861, the company is headquartered in Seattle, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.