Database Analyst/Prgm Assoc

Job Opening ID

259559

Working Title

Database Analyst/Prgm Assoc

Job Title

Database Analyst/Prgm Assoc

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar R

Posting Begin/End Date

1/29/2025 - 2/28/2025

Career Interest

Information Technology

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

We seek an entry-level, flexible, detail-oriented candidate to join the data team within the Prechter Bipolar Research group at the University of Michigan. This position, while entry-level, has enormous growth potential in the data science/architecture and statistical sciences. This position will support several data gathering, data storage and data analysis projects related to bipolar disorder. It is expected that the candidate will become a critical member of the research team and have the hunger to contribute on multiple opportunities towards program research and initiatives, including contributing to writing manuscripts.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Day to day management of several related data driven projects, ensuring that all project information is accurate, consistently documented, secured, and accessible.
• Create and manage RedCap data instrument collection and teach others to harmonize data elements across multiple RedCap instruments.
• Perform a wide range of data cleaning and merging procedures to prepare data sets to answer research aims.
• Attend team meetings to support the PIs and project needs while ensuring project tasks, analyses, and products are completed on time with accuracy.
• Assist with manuscripts, posters, and other project related products

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

• Perform a wide range of data cleaning and merging procedures to prepare data sets to answer research aims.
• Answer interpretation questions regarding how each data element is captured and utilized in psychiatric clinical data research.
• Assist with statistical data analysis and preparation of analysis results for presentations, grants and manuscripts.
• Oversee data entry, cleaning and safe storage specifically for the clinical research operations of the Prechter Bipolar Research Program.
• Create and manage RedCap data instrument collection and teach others to ze data elements across multiple RedCap instruments.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychiatry, Psychology, Biology or related field with a minor or emphasis / course work in statistical analyses, data sciences, computer sciences or math.
• Strong attention to detail and concern for information accuracy with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team effectively in a multicultural and collaborative environment.
• Strong organizational, presentation and written communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills including emotional intelligence, self-management, priority management, tact, and diplomacy.

Desired Qualifications*

• Interest and/or experience working in mental health utilizing multiple data streams including the electronic medical record, research surveys, wearables and mobile applications.
• Passionate about safe use of data to improve quality of life.
• Yearning to grow analytically and professionally.
• Desire to learn how to munge data and build data analysis pipelines.

Work Schedule

M-F; 8am - 4pm

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the .

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

E-Verify

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U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.