BACKGROUND

About the Department:
The Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research & Prevention (SCHARP) is part of the program of Population Sciences within the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division (VIDD) of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. SCHARP provides statistical collaboration to infectious disease researchers around the world and conducts a complementary program of statistical methodology and mathematical modeling research. SCHARP also collects, manages and analyzes data from clinical trials and epidemiological studies dedicated to the elimination of infectious disease as a threat to human health.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under minimal supervision, provide programming support for data management, reporting, and analysis needs of SCHARP. The Systems Analyst / Programmer works in a team environment and supports the overall mission of SCHARP. She/he is expected to communicate effectively with team members and be responsive to the needs of programmers, data coordinators, project managers, clinicians, and statistical research associates, as well as external agencies.

Major Duties:
In support of protocol implementation and maintenance, the incumbent may perform one or more of the following tasks:

1. Participate in CRF design
2. Participate in development and validation of new and existing non-CRF data flows
3. Design, test, document, and maintain SCHARP databases (SAS, DataFax, PostgreSQL)
4. Develop, document, test, and maintain data cleaning procedures utilizing SAS edit checks
5. Design, support, and document quality assurance procedures in support of standard operating procedures and work practice guidelines
6. Follow SCHARP software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and processes
7. Generate, document, and maintain datasets and reports
8. Perform study-specific and ad hoc reporting
9. Provide study datasets and information to external parties
10. Maintain version control on production programs
11. Automate routine data management tasks and reporting
12. Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Two years experience as a Systems Analyst/Programmer I or equivalent; or one year as a Systems Analyst/Programmer I or equivalent and a Master's Degree in a job related area. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively as part of a project team. Experience with SAS statistical software is essential, preferably on a Unix platform.

COMPENSATION

Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule:
Salary DOE + Excellent Benefits

TERMS

Full-time position

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online AND send a cover letter summarizing previous experience and future interests, a complete CV, and contact information for three professional references to:

Scott Canavera
Manager, Internship Program
1100 Fairview Ave N., J1-105
Seattle, WA 98109
scanaver[at]fhcrc.org
FAX: 206-667-4051

Please refer to position number SC-24428

POLICY

Equal Opportunity Employer. The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance are equal opportunity employers, committed to workforce diversity.