Applications Specialist

Join to apply for the Applications Specialist role at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Applications Specialist role at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Posting Information Posting Information Department Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801 Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 07/24/2025 Application Deadline 08/04/2025 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Applications Specialist Position Number 20071456 Vacancy ID S025827 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary Hours per week 40 Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $50.00 - $55.00/per hour Proposed Start Date 08/11/2025 Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months Position Information Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events. Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research. Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond. Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce. Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research. Position Summary Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a SAS programmer and data manager to support multiple local and national epidemiologic studies. This position will primarily support epidemiologic studies including Benign Breast Disease study for Carolina Breast Cancer Study, a large national study focused on understanding BBD , and other North Carolina cohort studies of cancer outcomes. This position is responsible for managing project data, implementing data quality control measures, and handling technical support. Advanced SAS programming competencies, efficient data management, outstanding documentation, and the ability to work independently are critical to the success of this position. Minimum Education And Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Math, or Engineering or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in business application consulting or development; or Bachelor’s degree with some computer coursework from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in business applications consulting or development; or Associate’s degree in computer programming and three years of experience in application consulting or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Journey level requires an additional one year of experience. Advanced level requires an additional two years of experience. Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience This position requires significant SAS programming and data management experience with large data sets. Experience must include SAS data step programming, SAS macros, PROC SQL , and outputting descriptive statistics. Proven ability to import, clean, merge, and document complex data files; implement and maintain data quality control measures; create and document complex SAS analytic datasets from multiple primary files; create and document derived variables for analyses; output descriptive statistics; generate formatted reports; and develop and maintain standardized data documentation. This position requires excellent attention to detail and demonstrated interpersonal, listening, oral, and written communication skills. The candidate should have knowledge of data security principles and familiarity working with Protected Health Information ( PHI ). The candidate should also have a demonstrated ability to work independently and to prioritize and manage tasks on schedule to meet deadlines; and a willingness to acquire new SAS (or other programming) skills and knowledge as needed. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Skills that are highly valued, but not required, include experience conducting analyses using basic statistical methods such as logistic regression; experience with data visualization techniques; and experience with other software applications such as R, Python, and/or REDCap. Previous experience working in biomedical or public health research is desirable but not essential. Special Physical/Mental Requirements Reasonable physical demands of a professional position with a high amount of computer usage and screen time. All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. 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