Job Description

Posting Number: req21161

Department: UAHS Research

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Center for Biomedical Informatics & Biostatistics (CB2) seeks a Computing Sciences Researcher III to support clinical research enterprise and mission with informatics, tools, clinical data sources, and shared human and technical resources. This position will; develop and implement novel research computing solutions; evaluate new platforms, techniques and scientific programs; and develop and maintain databases for clinical research. The incumbent will provide support for all CB2 research systems that support the University's research mission.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision
insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid
vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for
the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans;
access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Determines best computing infrastructure solutions and designs for biomedical research projects and implement those solutions.
• Collaborate with central IT services to address the unique networking challenges of research projects and systems that involve sophisticated systems such as RedCap and Open Specimen.
• Manages the technology, equipment, and systems for CB2 research applications that support the University's research mission.
• Designs, modifies, and/or adapts unique one-of-a-kind research systems in support of clinical research or instruction.
• Operates and conducts performance checks on highly complex research systems and equipment.
• Maintains compliance and relationships with the University of Arizona's central IT (UITS) and departmental research partners (College of Medicine).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Strong working knowledge of Windows Server and Linux administration including security and disaster recovery.
• Working knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, or PHP.
• Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Knowledge of recent advancements in cybersecurity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, informatics, or closely related field, or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong hardware, network, and security skills preferred.
• Experience with HIPAA and other healthcare privacy and security standards preferred.
• Experience with clinical and research data preferred.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $86,870 - $112,932

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

11

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .

Grade Range Minimum

$86870

Grade Range Midpoint

$112932

Grade Range Maximum

$138993

Career Stream and Level

PC3

Job Family

Research & Data Analysis

Job Function

Research

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Keith Norton | keithnorton@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please note: If invited to interview, please be prepared to provide three (3) professional references.

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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