Research Analyst

Department: SOM KC Internal Medicine - Medical Informatics

About the Role

The Research Analyst will access and analyze relevant data from various sources, such as electronic health records, claims databases, clinical research networks, and publicly available datasets. This position involves creating custom analysis-ready datasets from structured and unstructured clinical research data repositories, assisting in the preparation of analysis plans, performing statistical analyses, and maintaining detailed documentation to support publications and grant proposals. The Research Analyst will also support institution-wide educational initiatives to increase access and utilization of clinical databases for observational research.

Working in collaboration with faculty at the Division of Medical Informatics, the Research Analyst will create user-friendly documentation (e.g., tutorials, use cases), reusable data processing and analysis tools (e.g., statistical packages), and hands-on materials for workshops.

Responsibilities

• Create custom analysis-ready datasets from structured and unstructured clinical research data repositories and databases, using clinical databases (e.g., electronic health records, claims databases, clinical research networks, and large publicly available clinical datasets).
• Use Structured Query Language (SQL), R, or Statistical Analysis System (SAS) to perform data analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of statistical analysis plans, statistical analyses, and create statistical analysis reports.
• Maintain detailed documentation of data extraction and analysis supporting publications and grant proposals.
• Create user-friendly documentation, reusable data processing and analysis tools, and materials for faculty teaching initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Biostatistics/Statistics, Epidemiology, Quantitative Methods, Economics, Health Outcomes Research, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Two years of direct work experience in the analysis of clinical databases (e.g., electronic health records, claims databases, clinical research networks, and large publicly available clinical datasets).
• Demonstrated ability with SQL and R, or SAS.

Benefits

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance, including health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Various additional voluntary insurance plans available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
• Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
• Retirement program with generous employer contributions and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).

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Pay

The pay range for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. Factors considered include education, experience, training, qualifications relative to the position requirements, and funding. The starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range. Pay Range: Minimum to Midpoint.