Senior Qualitative Research Analyst

Department

BSD MED - General Internal Medicine - Press Research Staff

About the Department

The Press Lab group is focused on improving patient-centered care for underserved patients with chronic disease and limited health literacy through novel interventions in the hospital setting targeted at patients, clinicians, and systems. Our research studies the development, evaluation, and implementation of patient- and system-level interventions to improve chronic disease management using in-person and virtual strategies. Additionally, we have led several quality improvement initiatives to translate this research into clinical practice.

Job Summary

The Senior Qualitative Research Analyst is a specialized research professional working with and under the direction of the clinical Principal Investigator (PI). Responsibilities for this individual include leading the development of qualitative data collection materials, developing an analysis plan, conducting and facilitating interviews, focus groups, and other qualitative exercises, completing analyses, and interpreting results. In addition to bringing qualitative expertise to the team and our ongoing projects, this individual will serve as the qualitative project manager of several ongoing studies. Responsibilities in leading projects include ensuring compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates, supporting the administrative, operational, and financial aspects of these awards, developing standard procedures and protocols to create structure for project staff and collaborators, proactive problem solving, critically editing abstracts, presentations, reports, and manuscripts, and facilitating interactions with both study participants and project collaborators.

The Senior Qualitative Research Analyst will work closely with a physician-led team of research staff members (under the direction of Dr. Valerie Press) on projects including those focused on improving the quality of delivered inpatient care and care transition elements for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The Senior Qualitative Research Analyst will be supervised on a day-to-day basis by the Clinical Research Manager (Leah Traeger). We are looking for someone with formal qualitative training including the development of qualitative data collection tools, with formal qualitative analytic approaches, and use of qualitative analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop qualitative data collection instruments and inform qualitative instruments for projects across the lab, not only those this individual is leading.

• Build quantitative data collection tools and develop surveys using survey software such as REDCap.

• Develop analysis plans for qualitative research projects.

• Lead and/or guide other staff members in coding qualitative data and help with interpretation of results.

• Train other staff in qualitative methods and assist external collaborators with technical challenges or data collection.

• Perform literature searches, as needed to guide the analysis process and/or development of dissemination products.

• Maintain secure shared files for off-site and on-site management of research instruments and study documents.

• Ensure data quality assurance for all data collection for projects this individual is leading.

• Independently coordinate and oversee execution of qualitative research projects, including 'managing up' for a team of research-scientists in order to keep multi-component projects moving forward.

• Responsible for having a working knowledge and awareness of all project components and initiatives.

• Support enrollment and research activities by recruiting subjects, designing surveys, writing protocols and consents, developing recruitment materials, creating manuals of procedure, and identifying eligible participants.

• Facilitate and lead team and collaborator meetings.

• Develop and maintain study Gantt charts and timelines.

• Manage project equipment and supplies.

• Potential to assist with development and execution of future grant proposals.

• Manage Institutional Review Board processes.

• Present research findings at staff meetings, seminars, and scientific conferences.

• Oversee and keep track of multi-year R01-level budgets and build strong relationships with research-related post-awards team.

• Prepare annual and other regular reports back to the sponsor or funder (NIH, AHQR, etc.).

• Provide training and oversight to research support personnel, students, and volunteers

• Manage-up to PI or Multi-PI team to keep study progress on track

• Provide critical feedback or guidance to other study team members, as appropriate, based on grant-related and research-related expertise.

• Solves a range of straightforward problems relating to the administration of the compliance, financial and other related aspects of a clinical study.

• Interprets the data needed for insurance submissions. Gathers pre-testing results if obtained at an outside facility.

• 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.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree.

Experience:

• Formal training in qualitative study methods and analytic techniques.

• Experience with qualitative data collection and analyses and/or clinical research experience coordinating multiple and variety of studies.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP).

Preferred Competencies

• Strong data management and qualitative skills.

• Ability to effectively project manage and keep complex processes moving forward efficiently.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and divisional clinical research infrastructure.

• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize work assignments.

• Ability to effectively track progress metrics and create systems of organization.

• Ability to read and understand clinical trials protocols.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

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