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Research Data Engineer

Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia, United States

Virginia, United States

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$80k - $115k/yr Full time Analytics Clinical Data Engineering Data

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Job Description

Virginia Commonwealth University is hiring a Research Data Engineer for the Wright Center at VCU to strengthen biomedical research data infrastructure. The role focuses on integrating and harmonizing data from multiple systems to support clinical studies, with hybrid work based in Virginia (2 days per week in Richmond) and development using SQL and Python.

You will help build reliable research datasets by designing validation and quality checks across pipelines and warehouses, while documenting data lineage and metadata for reproducible analysis. Collaboration with investigators, biostatisticians, clinicians, and informaticists is central to translating research requirements into practical data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Integrate and harmonize data from disparate sources, including medical claims, electronic medical records (EMR/EHR), and public health surveillance data
Design and execute data validation and quality testing across source systems, pipelines, and data warehouses, including completeness, accuracy, consistency, and plausibility checks
Write, version, and document SQL and Python code following reproducible, peer-reviewed coding practices
Maintain data dictionaries, lineage documentation, and metadata catalogs
Build and maintain dashboards and visualizations that communicate data quality metrics, cohort characteristics, and research findings
Collaborate with investigators, biostatisticians, clinicians, and informaticists to translate research needs into data solutions

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, health informatics, biostatistics, data science, public health, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
2+ years of experience in data engineering, database development, or data management
Proficiency in programmatic data manipulation using Python or SQL
Experience working with relational databases, such as SQL Server
Experience building ETL processes and performing data validation or quality assurance
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility for a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students, or a commitment to do so at VCU
Applicants who do not require current or future sponsorship for employment will be considered

Technologies and Tools

SQL, Python, SQL Server, ETL
Tableau, Power BI
OMOP CDM and OHDSI tools, including Achilles, Data Quality Dashboard, ATLAS, and WhiteRabbit/Rabbit-in-a-Hat
Epic Clarity/Caboodle, Cerner
ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS, SNOMED
Microsoft Fabric
HIPAA

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of experience working with health data, ideally in an academic, health system, payer, or public health setting
Experience creating dashboards or data visualizations (for example, Tableau or Power BI)
Hands-on experience with OMOP CDM, including ETL implementation and use of OHDSI tools (such as Achilles, Data Quality Dashboard, ATLAS, and WhiteRabbit/Rabbit-in-a-Hat)
Experience with claims data (for example, Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, or all-payer claims databases) and EMR data (for example, Epic Clarity/Caboodle or Cerner)
Knowledge of healthcare terminologies and code sets, including ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS, and SNOMED
Experience with Microsoft Fabric or similar cloud data warehouses
Working knowledge of HIPAA, human subjects research regulations, and data governance principles

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits
Paid annual and holiday leave
Generous tuition benefits
Retirement planning and savings options
Tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs
Employee discounts
Well-being resources
Abundant opportunities for career development and advancement

Salary: USD 80,000 to 115,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Location: Virginia, United States (hybrid). Work schedule: 40 hours per week. FLSA status: Exempt. Restricted position: Yes. ORP eligible: Yes.

University job title: 24231Y - Bus Intelligence Analyst IT 1.

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