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My job within the MRC Clinical Trials Unit is
to provide clinical database development and maintenance support to
the core work of the Unit staff. I’m one of a team of
approximately twelve programmers/systems analysts.
One of my main roles is to
ascertain the requirements for new study databases and for
revisions of existing systems. I’m involved in developing the
specification, system and installation of database systems, and in
testing, documenting, maintenance, issue resolution and support of
database application software. I am also responsible for the
database administration of Macro, which is our main clinical data
management software. I provide database development support
to end-users within the unit, e.g. writing of reports and queries
and support existing database applications. I also work
closely with other members of the Group to resolve application
problems by users of the in-house software systems which support
clinical studies. My role also involves the supervision and
line management to a small number of more junior members of the
team.
You need expertise as a
database developer in Microsoft technologies, along with skills in
database design and development. Excellent communication
skills are essential, as you need to work closely with scientists
with varying levels of IT knowledge. A degree in computing or
a related area is also essential.
You can progress to Senior Database
Programmer/Systems Analyst and Database Administration roles.
In this job, you can develop line management and project management
skills, and you have an opportunity to learn about and work with
new database/programming technologies.
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