OnCore Data Analyst 2 – Stanford Cancer Institute (Remote)

The Stanford Cancer Institute (SCI) is one of an elite number of National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country, and is a prominent, dynamic, growing and complex Institute within the Stanford University School of Medicine.  The SCI actively works to build synergies and collaborations among faculty with cancer-relevant expertise from four Schools and over 30 departments across Stanford University.  We seek a Research Data Analyst 2 to manage and analyze large amounts of information, typically technical or scientific, independently with minimal supervision. This position will focus on support of oncological clinical research, production system, and ongoing maintenance while maintaining close collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.  The OnCore Data Analyst 2 will be part of a team responsible for the collection and quality assurance of NCI-required data, and provide ongoing support to users throughout the Cancer Institute and School of Medicine. He/She will generate date tables using SQL queries for data extraction and utilizing OnCore, REDCap and Tableu for presentations publications, and posters. In addition, the Data Analyst will prepare customized reports about Stanford oncological clinical trials and their accrual for the NCI, SCI Administration, and Principal Investigators.

Duties include*:

• Prioritize and extract data from various sources such as notes, survey results, medical reports, and laboratory data, and maintain its accuracy and completeness.
• Determine additional data collection and reporting requirements. Knowledge of clinical trial design, NCI’s Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG), IRB requirements and good clinical practice is desirable.
• Design and customize reports and dashboards based on data in the database.  Experience with computer relational database(s) and with common database applications and SQL development tools (such as SQL Developer); experience with report writing tools (such as iReport, JasperReports, and Tableau) is desirable. Use system reports and analyses to identify potentially problematic data, make corrections, identify gaps, and eliminate root causes for data problems or justify solutions to be implemented by others.
• Reviews technical requirements used by software developers to integrate OnCore with other systems.  Leads or collaborates in developing and launching interfaces between OnCore and various applications. 
• Test prototype software and participate in approval and release process for new software.
• Provide documentation based on audit and reporting criteria to investigators and research staff. 

* - Other duties may also be assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong technical background in SQL, data modeling and data preparation.
• Experience working in Tableau Desktop.
• Working knowledge of clinical trials.
• Ability to analyze complex systems and workflows.
• Experience with electronic medical records system such as Epic.
• Proficiency with NCI’s Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG).
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Takes initiative and tackles challenges with enthusiasm.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics or engineering.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Substantial experience with MS Office and analytical programs.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Sitting in place at computer for long periods of time with extensive keyboarding/dexterity.
• Occasionally use a telephone.
• Rarely writing by hand.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Some work may be performed in a laboratory or field setting.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

This remote role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate. The expected pay range for this position is $72,000 to $103,000 annually.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form. 

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.