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BSD CCC- Systems Support
About the Department
The University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC) is an integral component of the Biological Sciences Division (BSD). The BSD is the largest of four Divisions of the University and includes the Pritzker School of Medicine. UCCCC administers four established scientific programs, and the NCI-sponsored Cancer Center Support Grant provides funding for ten Shared Resources. The Comprehensive Cancer Center is comprised of over 150 faculty members from twenty departments with members currently being awarded over $47 million in total direct costs in peer-reviewed cancer research grants, and $28 million in non-peer reviewed grants and contracts. The activities of the Center are broad and varied, including research, training and education, communications, fundraising, marketing, Clinical Trials management and community outreach.
UCCCC has one of the largest cancer Clinical Trials programs in the country and in the Chicago area with nearly 500 adult and pediatric therapeutic trials actively accruing patients. Many of these studies are investigator-initiated, including Phase I or I/II trials, demonstrating UCCCC commitment to translate basic research findings to the clinic through proof-of-principle and early phase studies. UCCCC opens over 250 new trials each year and accrues approximately 900 participants to therapeutic trials each year.
Job Summary
The Clinical Trials Data Analyst works as part of the UCCCC Informatics and IT team and helps provide analytics and informatics support for all the Cancer Clinical Trials Support Office (CTSO) activities that span decision support, research operations, QA and Audit and regulatory reporting activities. Specifically, the Clinical Trials Data Analyst will work with the CTSO leadership and staff to help analyze their needs and requirements, collaborate with other team members, code analytics solutions and reports, maintain existing dashboards and reports as well as the portfolio of data products supported by the UCCCC Informatics and IT team.
In addition to the above, the Clinical Trials Data Analyst will also help support other data analytics requests pertaining to regulatory reporting, cancer center and other key grants support and fulfilling other obligations for the UCCCC. Finally, the Clinical Trials Data Analyst would also be involved in ad-hoc analytics projects deemed high-priority for the UCCCC leadership, as needed.
The job performs a variety of activities relating to software support and/or development. Provides analysis, design, development, debugging, and modification of computer code for end user applications, beta general releases, web pages, and production support. Troubleshoots problems using existing procedures to find a possible solution.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
Preferred Competencies
Working Conditions
Application Documents
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Information Technology
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
BSD CCC- Systems Support
About the Department
The University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC) is an integral component of the Biological Sciences Division (BSD). The BSD is the largest of four Divisions of the University and includes the Pritzker School of Medicine. UCCCC administers four established scientific programs, and the NCI-sponsored Cancer Center Support Grant provides funding for ten Shared Resources. The Comprehensive Cancer Center is comprised of over 150 faculty members from twenty departments with members currently being awarded over $47 million in total direct costs in peer-reviewed cancer research grants, and $28 million in non-peer reviewed grants and contracts. The activities of the Center are broad and varied, including research, training and education, communications, fundraising, marketing, Clinical Trials management and community outreach.
UCCCC has one of the largest cancer Clinical Trials programs in the country and in the Chicago area with nearly 500 adult and pediatric therapeutic trials actively accruing patients. Many of these studies are investigator-initiated, including Phase I or I/II trials, demonstrating UCCCC commitment to translate basic research findings to the clinic through proof-of-principle and early phase studies. UCCCC opens over 250 new trials each year and accrues approximately 900 participants to therapeutic trials each year.
Job Summary
The Clinical Trials Data Analyst works as part of the UCCCC Informatics and IT team and helps provide analytics and informatics support for all the Cancer Clinical Trials Support Office (CTSO) activities that span decision support, research operations, QA and Audit and regulatory reporting activities. Specifically, the Clinical Trials Data Analyst will work with the CTSO leadership and staff to help analyze their needs and requirements, collaborate with other team members, code analytics solutions and reports, maintain existing dashboards and reports as well as the portfolio of data products supported by the UCCCC Informatics and IT team.
In addition to the above, the Clinical Trials Data Analyst will also help support other data analytics requests pertaining to regulatory reporting, cancer center and other key grants support and fulfilling other obligations for the UCCCC. Finally, the Clinical Trials Data Analyst would also be involved in ad-hoc analytics projects deemed high-priority for the UCCCC leadership, as needed.
The job performs a variety of activities relating to software support and/or development. Provides analysis, design, development, debugging, and modification of computer code for end user applications, beta general releases, web pages, and production support. Troubleshoots problems using existing procedures to find a possible solution.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes, designs, develops and maintains data reports, dashboards and ETL scripts.
- Provides analytics support for the CTSO, especially for the investigator initiated trials.
- Upgrades and maintains internal custom web applications and interfaces.
- Participates in CTMS and EDC support and data migration and integration projects.
- Assists with pilot data science and predictive analytics projects as needed.
- Investigates, analyzes and resolves day-to-day technical problems using standard procedures.
- Works with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for developmental programs. Receives a moderate level of guidance to design applications to meet University and business requirements.
- Supports and maintains existing applications. Works with web developers and responds to requests from users.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
---
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- A degree in Data Analytics or Data Science, Computer Science or Biomedical Informatics.
Experience:
- Prior experience working with analytics in a clinical research operation setting preferred
- Knowledge and/or experience with a Clinical Trials management system and/or electronic data capture systems such as Redcap are highly preferable.
- Working knowledge of analytics tools such as R and R Shiny, Tableau or Power BI as well as Python.
- Prior experience or knowledge of Applied Data Analytics and Data Science frameworks.
Preferred Competencies
- Since problems are typically multi-disciplinary in nature and involve different teams, collaborative working style is needed.
- Ability to learn fast and grasp complex domain knowledge of cancer clinical research operations.
- Many problems need a curious and analytical mindset to take vague requirements and turn them into concrete solutions.
- Ability to see the big picture and context to the solutions being developed is highly appreciated.
- Must be comfortable with technology applications to solve for operational efficiencies of the cancer center and the division.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid work arrangements will be considered.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Information Technology
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
