Database Administrator

This position involves two sets of skills: Biostatistics support for the Division of Infectious Diseases, the Microbial Genomic Epidemiology Laboratory (MiGEL) in Center for Genomic Epidemiology (all at the University of Pittsburgh), and the Maryland Active Bacterial Core surveillance (ABCs) project, which is a CDC-funded project based at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, and database management for MiGEL and Maryland ABCs. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing biostatistical support (study design, sample size and power calculations, and data analysis) and for participating in the design and management of complex databases and performing electronic health record database extraction.

The position will be responsible for working closely with research teams at several institutions on database design, database management, and extraction and analysis of electronic health record data. The successful candidate will also assist in the design and analysis of epidemiologic and clinical studies of infectious diseases, writing statistical and data analysis sections for grant applications and scientific manuscripts, and conducting statistical analyses.

Job Summary

Supports multiple more complex services/databases; designs, develops, manages, and maintains databases. Plans and maintains database architecture and reporting. Optimizes database functions and implements integrated architecture and reporting updates. Trains and guides lower-level staff.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions This position requires strong computer skills, moderate level mobility, manual dexterity, and visual acuity.

Physical Effort

This position requires that the applicant sit or stand at a computer work station for extended periods of time.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Database Administrator III Job Family: Information Technology Job Sub Family: Database Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Work Arrangement: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume Optional Documents: Cover Letter PI244499789