Data Curator

Job Description

Publicis Sapient is looking for a Mid-Level Data Curator to join our team of bright thinkers and doers. You will support a biomedical data standards project by performing a variety of data management and curation tasks helping to ensure the quality and integrity of a new shared data definitions for preclinical neurotrauma research. This position is ideal for someone passionate about improving research data quality and advancing scientific understanding through standardized data collection practices. If you are a critical thinker with a

strong attention to detail, we encourage you to apply.

You will team up with top-notch technologists and scientists to enable real business outcomes for our clients by translating their needs into transformative solutions that provide valuable insight. Working with the latest data technologies in the industry, you will be instrumental in helping clients evolve for a more digital future.

Your Impact:

Support interdisciplinary teams, including researchers, data scientists, and clinical experts to identify and develop Common Data Elements (CDEs) tailored to specific research domains. Maintain data dictionary, metadata schemas, and controlled vocabularies to facilitate data discovery and interoperability.

Identify, review, research and resolve quality control reports findings

Create and Document new data formats in support of data harmonization

Streamline and implement new/enhanced processes for data curation using scripting and statistical programming.

Provide guidance and trainings on use of CDEs to promote adoption in research projects

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Information Management, Public Health, or Life Sciences.

Education: MS degree in Data Science, Life Sciences, Social Sciences,Information Management, Computer Science, Library Science, or a related field.

3+ years of experience in data curation, data management, or research methodologies.

Familiarity with data documentation and metadata management practices and tools.

Experience developing or managing data dictionaries and metadata repositories.

Proficiency with data processing, data transformation and data visualization technologies like Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets, R/Python, and Tableau/Power BI

Knowledge of database systems

Ability to work in a collaborative environment, engaging with experts across different

disciplines.

Excellent written and verbal communication

Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Flexible, collaborative, and able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously while working independently

Set Yourself Apart With:

Experience with data standards (e.g., HL7, CDISC, or ISO 11179).

Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or R for data analysis or automation.

Knowledge of UML and business intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus

Experience working in industries with high data governance needs, such as healthcare, finance, or research.

Knowledge of clinical trials, research protocols, or registry-based studies

Familiarity with data collection systems and databases used in research or clinical

settings.

Experience with data mining, biomedical databases and data integration

Demonstrated ability to query databases

Customer service and/or stakeholder management experience

Familiarity with AGILE methodology and principles

Passionate about working in a dynamic fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Strong desire to support public scientific databases

Passionate about open science and collaboration

Understanding of regulatory and ethical considerations related to data sharing and standardization.

Additional Information

Pay Range: Annual USD 95,000-120,000

The range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently used at Publicis Sapient.

The actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and the specific skillset required for the work itself.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hiring@publicis.sapient.com or you may call us at +1-617-621-0200.

Company Description

Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally-enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting and customer obsession to accelerate our clients businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.