The School of Public Health division of Biostatistics and Health Data Science is seeking applications for a full-time IT Developer Pro 3 position (9703IM IT Pro 3-IT Multidiscipline) to join the Coordinating Centers for Biometric Research (CCBR).

The School of Public Health (SPH) is committed to and welcomes you to join us in our pursuit of building equity and driving justice. We particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our School, including those who are American Indian, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, veterans, and those from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Starting Salary Range: $78-103K annually, dependent upon the selected candidate's relevant qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Work Arrangements: The University of Minnesota endorses a "Work. With Flexibility." and we offer a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and partners we serve. This position will have a hybrid work option with a preferred 3 days onsite during core business hours. The successful candidate will be provided University-configured equipment and supportive technology tools, however, they are expected to have access to a reliable internet connection for duties undertaken remotely. Work arrangements will be discussed during the interview. Onsite location: University Office Plaza, 2221 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, TC Campus - East-bank

Primary Key Responsibilities for the first 6-12 months:

Website Development and Maintenance - 90%

• Work with graphic designers to develop visually appealing and easy to use websites.
• Design and develop web-based applications in support of clinical research. For example, development of randomization applications that are hosted on the study website for randomized clinical trials.
• Develop templates for websites with features that enable the conduct of clinical research studies to allow for rapid deployment.

Provide training to other staff on system usage - 10%

Primary Key Responsibilities afterward:

• Website Development and Maintenance - 50%
• Software Development - 20%
• Data Management Support - 20%
• Provide training to other staff on system usage - 10%

Responsibilities

Website Development and Maintenance - 50%

• Work with graphic designers to develop visually appealing and easy to use websites.
• Design and develop web-based applications in support of clinical research. For example, development of randomization applications that are hosted on the study website for randomized clinical trials.
• Develop templates for websites with features that enable the conduct of clinical research studies to allow for rapid deployment.

Software Development - 20%

• Design and develop additional tools to complement the existing custom data management system
• Design and develop web-based applications in support of clinical research. For example, development of randomization applications for randomized clinical trials.

Data Management Support - 20%

• Work with teams of biostatisticians and data managers to understand the need for new functionality and develop system requirements for such functionality
• Participate in the design and implementation of data collection systems. It is essential that these systems maintain accurate data that can be immediately accessed for ongoing clinical trials of experimental treatments where participant safety is paramount.
• Collaborate with biostatisticians, laboratory personnel, regulatory staff, and clinical researchers on high profile public health research with a strong emphasis on clinical trials.

Provide training to other staff on system usage - 10%

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS plus at least four years of experience with JavaScript and Node.js or similar frameworks, and front-end design concepts, or master's degree plus at least two years of experience in these areas
• Similar level of training and experience in the areas of database programming, back-end development, and software design
• Advanced programming skills, particularly with Python
• Working knowledge of Linux and the terminal
• Experience with Oracle, MySQL or equivalent Relational Database Management Systems
• Experience with git or similar version control systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of R, perl, and Pandas or equivalent tabular programming
• Deployment management and practice of software testing cycle skills

The Coordinating Centers for Biometric Research (CCBR) in the Division of Biostatistics and Health Data Science in the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota has an experienced team that carries out large scale international clinical trials and observational studies funded by the National Institutes of Health. Ongoing research includes trials to prevent and treat infectious (HIV/AIDS, influenza, Ebola, and COVID-19) disease and chronic (cardiovascular disease and lung) disease. The annual budget for this work exceeds $50 million; the staff of the CCBR, established 1985, includes approximately 65 faculty, staff, and graduate students, including senior data management and systems design professional and biostatisticians.

The University of Minnesota School of Public Health improves the health and wellbeing of populations and communities around the world by bringing innovative research, learning, and concrete actions to today's biggest health challenges. SPH includes four academic divisions and 23 internationally recognized centers and is home to roughly 1,025 students, 130 tenured/tenure-track and contract faculty, and 450 staff. SPH is a research powerhouse: #1 level of research funding per capita at UMN, #2 largest research portfolio at the UMN, #2 NIH funding among UMN schools and colleges, $137.6M in research grants and contracts (FY22), and $1.1M average grant funding per faculty member. The school is ranked nationally by the U.S. News & World Report, #6 public school of public health, and offers more than 20 leading master's, doctoral, and certificate programs, with its Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program ranked #2 and its Biostatistics program ranked #9.

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At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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