Are you ready to dive into the world of data management? We're on the lookout for an energetic entry-level Data Curator to join our Software Team. Under the guidance of our skilled IT Planning Manager and Senior Database Analyst, you'll get to work closely with our team to keep our data in tip-top shape. Your mission is simple but critical: ensuring our data is tracked, curated, standardized, and squeaky clean for integration into our high-tech platforms.
Your keen eye for detail will play a pivotal role in smoothly loading and distributing data to the minds who need it most, from academic heavyweights to industry innovators. If you're eager to get hands-on with data and make a tangible impact in a vibrant, collaborative environment, we'd love to see your resume. Step into the world of data with us and let's start curating success together!
Curating Data:
Execute thorough cleaning, standardization, and transformation of data, maintaining rigorous quality control to ensure database accuracy and reliability in collaboration with Senior Data Analyst. A Diligently monitor the progression of data through transformation pipelines, skillfully juggling responsibilities across various projects. Proactively engage in the discovery and integration of new data sources and varieties, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to our data curation practices. Manage and oversee user accounts across a range of software applications, catering to a diverse and global user community. Professional Development and Continuous Improvement:
Engaging in ongoing professional development to stay abreast of current data curation techniques and healthcare research trends. Participate in weekly center wide and team meetings. Other items as assigned. High school diploma A keen eye for detail and organization Some experience with Google Suite tools (sheets, docs, etc.) Some experience with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Familiarity with SQL databases and queries Familiarity with data curation, data management, or data science Good communication skills, experience working on a multi-disciplinary team, and ability to work independently on multiple ongoing projects Bachelors degree in a recognized field of science Experience with Google Analytics or willingness to learn Basic understanding of biology and statistics Knowledge and experience with clinical research projects and high-throughput genomics data Experience writing scripts to perform data transformations Preferred Attributes
Detail-Oriented: A keen eye for minute details to maintain data accuracy and quality. Teamwork: You have a team-oriented experience and approach and can foster professional relationships. Commitment to excellence: You perform duties at the highest level possible consistently. Excellent communicator: You can interact with a diversity of people and cultures in a confident, professional manner. Confidentiality: You demonstrate the ability and temperament to work with sensitive information. Insightful: You think outside of the box to keep tasks and critical items moving forward. Emotional intelligence: You are mindful to recognize your own emotions and can keep calm and productive under stress. Innovative ideas: You stay curious and are open to bringing innovative suggestions forward that will impact the team, partners, and organization positively. This is a full-time onsite or hybrid position (minimum of 2-3 days per week onsite and as required for position success.) Occasional travel may be requested Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
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