Placement Student - Clinical Database Programmer

This is a 12 month University Placement opportunity for students in their penultimate year of study

The Clinical Database Programmer I works with close supervision to support various programming

activities related to clinical systems, and/or the application of computer and communication technologies.

This is an excellent opportunity to build upon elements studied on your course. You will be well supported and receive full training, and gain real experience as a junior team player Typical tasks for a Clinical Data Manager I, which will be performed under close supervision, are review of validation output both on screen and from listings, raising queries where appropriate, editing the database and QC of the CRF (Case Report Form) against the databaseGeneral technical aptitude will be required to understand in-house built applications and off the shelf packagesTasks can be repetitive and depending upon the lifecycle of the study can see the successful candidates performing the same or a small number of DM related activities for weeks or even monthsThe role may require the individual to move to different projects depending on resource requirements, so flexibility and the ability to transfer knowledge built on one study to another will be keyQualificationsStudying for a relevant Degree (e.g. Biomedical Sciences, Human Biosciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Informatics and other computer literate or scientific areas)

Good team work skillsAbility and willingness to interact with, and learn from othersGood aptitude with Information Technology, in particular MS Office Applications (experience of working with databases and of SAS/SQL programming is useful but not essential)Ability to work professionally in a business-like and client-focused environmentEnthusiastic, flexible and positive approach to workFirst time quality is essentialExcellent written and verbal communication skills is required Some experience of working in a similar environment may be useful