WE-SPARK Translational Research Associate - REDCap

INTERESTED CANDIDATES CAN SUBMIT THEIR RESUME TO: wesparkhealth@uwindsor.ca ON OR BEFORE November 30, 2023 at 4pm

WE-SPARK Translational Research Associate – REDCap Duration of Contract: January 1, 2024- December 31, 2024 Contract Details: 35 hrs/week Opportunity for renewal

Position Overview

Responsibilities

WE-SPARK Health Institute is looking for a Research Associate with experience in REDCap in providing support for data collection activities for research studies using the REDCap platform, ensuring all created databases allow for correct data collection, storage and analysis. The Research Associate will be responsible for completing special projects as needed to support WE-SPARK members. Experience in methods, statistical analysis and REDCap administration will be required.

We are looking for a team player with an interest in contributing to human health in an academic and collaborative environment. Must have excellent communications skills, be willing to understand WE-SPARK processes, and contribute ideas and solutions to a high-performing, motivated team.

WE-SPARK Member Support • Provide research teams with REDCap support, including creation and management of user accounts and permissions, responding to questions, and communicating best practices • Train research staff on the use of REDCap, including data entry, quality control, and reporting • Work directly with IT specialists, biostatisticians, project coordinators and other users of REDCap to support health research projects • For approved research projects, create and manage REDCap databases, including designing data entry forms and surveys REDCap Administration • Perform monthly audits to monitor data quality and perform quality control checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of data to ensure REB compliance where applicable.

• Work with technical staff to implement testing, ad-hoc REDCap upgrades, monitor technical issues.

• Act as a “translator” between technical staff (Database Administrators, software developers, system administrators, etc.) and end users • Develop further policy and procedure documents as the instance grows Update and release the REDCap Terms of Use as changes are made • Monitor and update the REDCap Service Level Agreement and backup procedures, as needed.

WE-SPARK Team • Contribute to team projects that may involve REDCap training and presentations.

• Collect and report on metrics quarterly and yearly

Minimum Qualifications

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BA or BSc degree in Life Sciences, Health Services Administration, Business Administration or relevant discipline 2 years experience with REDCap for research data collection and management Formal classroom training in database creation and management

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Preferred Qualifications

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Experience in project management, including tracking and reporting outcomes, and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholder groups Proven ability to work independently with high level of initiative Proven ability to work as an effective team member Proficiency with a variety of software packages that support virtual teams, learning, communications, and analytics, e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, SPSS, SAS, Qualtrics Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders 1-2 years REDCap Administration Experience Clinical Research Form (CRF) creation experience Familiarity with health care research, HIPAA, and other health data regulations Experience delivering technical customer support Familiarity with data security best practices Demonstrated proficiency in research design and data analysis

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT: In pursuit of the University of Windsor's employment policies as well as its equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization commitments, members from the designated groups (Female identified persons, Indigenous Peoples, Racialize Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and those that identify as 2SLGBTQIA+) are encouraged to apply and may self-identify if they choose to do so.