Job Description

Department Overview:

The Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (https://www.adrc.wisc.edu/) is committed to health equity and to improving the quality of life of people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia and their families. Through research initiatives, statewide memory clinic development, education, and public health programs, we identify and provide strategies to reduce dementia risk and offer access to effective care. We invite you to join us in building a future to remember.

Anticipated Start Date:

January 2027

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 10 Maximum: 29

Schedule

Weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Hours are flexible with class schedule, exams and breaks.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $15.00

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications

• UW-Madison Student Status (In Progress: Undergraduate or Graduate Degree). Degrees in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, Information Science/Technology, or a related major a plus.
• Graduation Date of May 2028 or later
• Interest in data management, clinical research, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, etc. All training will be provided by position.
• Preference: Available to provide a minimum 4-semester commitment to the position, with increased availability in the summer months.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including knowing when to seek assistance.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Discretion and confidentiality necessary--position involves work with HIPAA protected information.
• Basic computer knowledge required. Experience with databases, data management, data entry, and/or utilizing spreadsheets (e.g., Excel) preferred. Experience with REDCap a plus.
• Experience working with code is required. Familiarity with R, Python, SQL, and/or similar programming languages a plus.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

This position provides essential support to the Data Services team within the Data Management & Statistics Core (Core C) of Wisconsin ADRC. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Data cleaning, verification, and resolving cross-database inconsistencies
• Data entry of various questionnaires, testing scores, chemistry labs, etc. into various databases and verifying data to ensure integrity.
• Verify Clinical Core study coordinators’ calculations of cognitive test scores from study visits
• Distribute data entry discrepancies on questionnaires and cognitive tests to Clinical Core study personnel using the internal database's data resolution features.
• Scan and file Clinical Core study visit paperwork (e.g., Clinical Research Unit Flowsheets). Add the scanned paperwork to the appropriate database and network drive folder.
• Maintain and run programming scripts to support data quality checks, ad-hoc reports, and the fulfillment of ADRC resource requests.
• Maintain detailed Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), including coordinating with supervisor regarding any changes or updates to procedures.
• Assist with special projects as assigned

Work will initially be fully on-site at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) building on campus until sufficiently trained, after which point there is potential for some work to be completed remotely.

Some work will be on-site at the University Hospital on a periodic basis.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work at computer for extended periods of time.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/