Data management - research scientist

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Working Title: Sage Programs Data Management Evaluator

Job Class: Research Scientist 3

Agency: Health Department

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 04/10/2024.
• Date Posted : 04/04/2024
• Closing Date : 04/10/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Health
• Division/Unit : Health Promotion & Chronic Disease / Sage Staff
• Work Shift/Work Hours : 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $35.13 - $52.25 / hourly
• Job Class Option : Health
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Professional Employees (MAPE)
• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
• Telework Eligible : Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Job Summary

Help play an important role in the health of Minnesotan women. The Cancer Control and Prevention/Sage Programs section of the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) division seeks a Research Scientist 3 to be the Sage Programs Data Manager and Evaluator.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct research, evaluation, and statistical analysis on various methods and programs used in the Sage Programs Section.
• Develop and execute Sage Programs evaluation data management plans and provide data preparation, management, and analysis for electronic health record (EHR) transfers with clinics, internal IT connections, and reporting with the CDC and other funders.
• Design and develop intervention studies, surveys, and other special research and evaluation projects such as systems to evaluate work conducted with Sage-eligible participants.
• Participate in grant writing and applications.

Work may be conducted in-person in St. Paul, or as telework for applicants who reside in MN, IA, WI, ND, or SD, based on the business needs of the unit and supervisor discretion. Position location will be determined by the top candidate and will be based out of the closest MDH office location. Attendance to in person quarterly meetings in St. Paul is required and there will be additional periodic requirements in office based on the business needs of the unit and supervisor discretion.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume/application clearly describe your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the qualifications will be considered for this position.

Four (4) years experience in health-related research design and methodology. Experience to include all the following:

• Conducting laboratory analyses in an analytical or research program.
• Data collection and analysis, data quality assurance, and cleaning.
• Interpretation of program outcome and evaluation data.

A degree in public health, epidemiology, biology, nursing, psychology, social work, biostatistics or related field may count towards experience as follows:

• Master's = 18 months
• Doctoral = 24 months

Ability and skills to be assessed during the interview process:

• Ability to identify and evaluate relevant information and make recommendations.
• Knowledge of survey and scale construction, design and measurement theory.
• Human relations and communication skills sufficient to achieve effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to present results clearly and effectively in writing and effectively organize and synthesize material from diverse sources into comprehensive reports, manuscripts, and grant applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cancer control.
• Experience with database management programs/statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, Stata or R.
• Experience coordinating multiple tasks and activities of others to implement an intervention or survey/data collection project.
• Experience identifying potential funding sources and writing grant proposals.
• Experience with clinical health systems, services, and electronic health systems.
• Experience using appropriate methodology to answer complex research questions.
• Knowledge of MDH authority and responsibilities for collecting, protecting, analyzing, and disseminating data.
• Ability to identify and evaluate scientific literature, synthesize relevant information, and make recommendations.

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully pass a background check.
• This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand occasional travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.
• The successful candidate under U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. The agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.

Application Details

How to Apply

Within your application material, please address how you meet all minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

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If you have questions about the position, contact Genna Anderson at .

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Genna Anderson at .

About Health Department

Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain, and improve the health of Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving, and people have what they need to be healthy.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email and indicate what assistance is needed.