Open Date 04/09/2025

Requisition Number PRN41599B

Job Title Programmer/Analyst

Working Title Programmer/Analyst

Job Grade F

FLSA Code Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 01271 - Biomed Informatics Core CCTS

Location Anywhere Utah

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment Internal to the Department

Pay Rate Range $70,000 - $80,000

Close Date 05/23/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 05/23/2024

Job Summary

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute ( CTSI ) supports various faculty researchers, data scientists, clinical coordinators, and informaticists. This position works with the CTSI Biomedical Informatics Core ( BMIC ) as the primary analyst/programmer on a next-generation REDCap-based project to orchestrate and manage multiple databases of scoring tables and algorithm implementation. Additionally, this project will work with the BMIC engineering team to build a custom web application to visualize and present data within the workflow to support clinical and research pipelines. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your data wrangling, data management, and web application programming skills.

About CTSI :

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute ( CTSI ) is an academic home for clinical and translational research, developing innovative health services and training new investigators. Four foundations of discovery compose the institute: Cores and Services, Education and Training, Clinical Research Support Office, and Administration. These foundations provide support for T1 to T4 research.

Utah CTSI has produced leading investigators with several NIH grants awarded for their various “bench-to-bedside” areas of research and partners with other flagship institutions to contribute published works and clinical success.

Learn more about the CTSI :https://ctsi.utah.edu/about-us/what-is-ctsi

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Data Management and REDCap Integration:

1. Develop and manage REDCap projects to capture raw scores and demographic data.
2. Import and maintain normative tables within REDCap.
3. Configure REDCap to perform data translation and processing, converting raw scores to scaled scores, T-scores, etc.
4. Ensure data integrity and streamline data collection workflows

Web Application Development:

1. Design and develop a custom web application to visualize and present data.
2. Create interactive interfaces for study teams to view results, filter data, and generate individual reports.
3. Integrate REDCap output into the web application for provider-facing results.

Technical Implementation:

1. Configure, debug, test, and implement designed solutions for assigned projects.
2. Ensure the system design and architecture align with project goals and requirements.

Funding and Duration:

This position is funded for 2 years, depending on the start date. If additional funding is not secured after the project’s completion, this position will be subject to a reduction in force.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). 2-5 years of programmer/analyst or related experience.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Technical Skills:

1. Proficiency in REDCap data management and integration.
2. Experience with web application programming (e.g., HTML , CSS , JavaScript, Python, or similar languages).
3. Familiarity with database management and data wrangling techniques.
4. Ability to work with complex data sets and perform cross-table referencing.

Analytical Skills:

1. Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
2. Capability to perform substantial calculations and data processing.
3. Experience with automated scoring and algorithm implementation.

Communication and Collaboration:

1. Excellent communication skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
2. Ability to translate technical requirements into practical solutions.
3. Collaborative mindset to support internal operations and service units.

Technical Preferences:

1. Experience with REDCap API : Proficiency in using REDCap’s Application Programming Interface ( API ) for integrating third-party add-ons and exchanging data.
2. Custom REDCap Solutions: Ability to develop custom REDCap projects, including complex data collection instruments, active surveillance, data quality rules, and reports
3. Full Stack Development: Expertise in full stack web development, including front-end ( HTML , CSS , JavaScript) and back-end (Python, PHP , or similar languages) programming
4. Database Management: Strong skills in managing and optimizing databases, particularly for handling large, complex data sets
5. Version Control Systems: Proficiency in using version control systems like Git/GitHub/GitLab for collaborative development and code management
6. DevOps Practices: Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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