Data Officer-viral Hepatitis Clinical Research Program

**Job no**: 530307
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Research Administration support, Clinical/Medical Research

**Employment Type**: Full Time, 35 hours per week

**Duration**: 12 months fixed term

**Remuneration**: Level 7 $110K- $119K (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading

**Location**: Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales

**To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.**

**About The Kirby Institute**:
The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.

**Why Your Role Matters**:
The Data Officer is responsible for maintaining data quality control and management (such as data cleaning, data query resolution, data mapping and database design, development, implementation) and continued functioning of electronic databases to facilitate the conduct of research studies.

The incumbent will work predominantly with REDCap to provide data solutions for clinical data collection and study management.

This position is within the Viral Hepatitis Clinical Research Program and reports to the Clinical Data Scientist Manager. This position has no direct reports.

**Skills and Experience**:

- Graduate biomedical science qualifications, computer or other medical qualifications including Nursing with relevant experience in the conduct of clinical research.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in clinical database design and construction, data management, data cleaning, data query resolution and data mapping.
- Demonstrated experience in the implementation and use of 21 CFR part 11 compliant data systems.
- Sound knowledge of medical terminology, CDISC, CDASH, Clinical research and clinical trials processes.
- Experience with dashboard design in Power BI or Tableau viewed favorably.
- Experience with REDCap database design, build, and data management viewed favourably.
- Experience with data and data extraction from general practice sites and tertiary sites from a wide range of databases is highly regarded.
- Proven knowledge of International Council for Harmonisation Good Clinical Research Practice Guidelines (ICH GCP) as governed by the International Council for Harmonisation.
- Excellent Interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience integrating several complex databases to produce customised reports and data extractions is highly regarded.
- Experience in programming languages such as SQL, Python, statistics language such as SAS or Stata, and tools such as git.
- Previous experience in Hepatitis C research or other infectious diseases clinical trials would be an advantage.
- Experience in advanced technical statistical data management and programming skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload and work independently as well as an effective member of a team.
- Proven initiative, analytical and problem-solving skills, capacity to meet deadlines and ability to pay close attention to detail.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

**Benefits and Culture**:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here

**How to Apply**:
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Position Description

**Advertised**: 31 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 16 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time