Title: Healthcare Data Specialist
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: Health Policy and Economics
Work Days: Monday-Friday
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $88,000.00 - $100,000.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Under close direction, this role manages large and complex databases and provides dedicated data management support for research projects by querying databases and preparing datasets for analysis. This role also provides data cleaning and programming support to Research Biostatisticians on other research projects, as needed.
Job Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision and in collaboration with clinicians, research faculty and other investigators, develops and reviews study protocols for soundness of study design and statistical methodology.
• Queries large databases (millions of records) using SAS and SQL.
• Regularly meets with internal and external collaborators to discuss data requests and progress updates.
• For collaborations with Research Biostatisticians, performs data cleaning in R or SAS to prepare datasets for statistical analysis.
• Provides statistical expertise in analyzing data. Executes analytical plans using statistical software and reports the results to investigators and collaborators. Performs intermediate to expert level statistical queries, analyses and evaluation.
• Suggests changes or improvements to existing SAS code, analytical and study methods, and reports for validity and limitations.
• Assists with data and documentation management.
• Contributes to written sections for IRB applications, grant applications and manuscripts for assigned projects.
• Performs chart review and data extraction for assigned projects as needed
• Performs literature review related to projects or research activities as needed.
• Stays informed of related topics and statistical programming techniques as applied to research issues by reading journals and/or attending courses/programming meetings.

Education

• Master's Degree

Experience
Master's Degree in biostatistics, or Master's degree in another health-related discipline with a concentration or certificate in biostatistics/data analysis.
Minimum 1-2 years' experience in clinical, epidemiologic or health service research providing data management/programming support, either within the academic curriculum or part of a consulting service unit.
Experience working with large datasets (millions of records) preferred.
Complete proficiency in Microsoft Office and a statistical software package. SAS is the preferred statistical package, but expertise in R or Stata are also encouraged.
Knowledge of appropriate statistical analysis for clinical research studies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Fluency in SAS programming, including proficiency with macro language.
• Proficiency in SQL and R programming.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work under tight deadlines and manage changing priorities.
• Meticulous coding and documentation of code.
• Effective communication and familiarity with clinical terminology. Ability to translate clinical questions into appropriate queries.
• Experience with PostgreSQL databases beneficial.

Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.