Research Data Analyst 1- Hybrid - 141444

About the role

The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science is dedicated to creating and promoting public health innovations to advance equity, justice, and wellbeing for all. The School focuses on health, diversity, inclusion, and social equity in everything we do. We believe this starts in the workplace, where we actively strive to ensure a sense of belonging for everyone and honor the idea that through our differences, we are better together. In working to fulfill that vision, we are comprised of more than 125 primary appointed faculty and academics, 150 staff members, and 25 secondary appointed faculty and provide mentorship and instruction to 900+ BSPH undergraduate major students and 225 postgraduate students across six degree programs as well as a clinical residency. We conduct research and instruction in public health disciplines such as Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Climate & Environmental Health, Community Health Services & Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, Global Health, Health Behavior, Health Equity & Justice, Health Policy, Public Mental Health & Substance Use, and Technology & Precision Health, totaling ~$255M in grants and contracts and housing five research service cores. We engage in research and teaching collaborations across the University and the community at-large. Partnerships with the community and with health agencies are fundamental to the School. The Research Data Analyst possesses basic knowledge of public health, statistics, and data management principles. Under close supervision and guidance from faculty and senior research staff, the Research Data Analyst provides support for research projects by performing routine data management and data quality activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining databases
• Conducting data entry and verification
• Cleaning datasets according to established procedures
• Assisting with data organization and documentation
• Assisting with compiling data and preparing standard reports, tables, charts, and graphs for research studies
• Using established statistical software applications such as SAS, R, Stata, or JMP, runs predefined programs and produces routine summaries under direction
• Assisting with quality control reviews of data
• Supporting the creation of basic calculated variables
• Helping ensure data accuracy and completeness
• Conducting literature searches and summarizing findings for research staff
• Assisting with preparing research materials and study documentation
• Supporting the presentation of research results
• Providing routine assistance to faculty, staff, students, and trainees in locating and accessing research data and resources
• Work performed following established research protocols, procedures, and guidelines, with methods and priorities determined by faculty and senior research personnel
• Under direct supervision, acquires skills and knowledge of professional concepts in research data analysis
• Works on small projects or segments of projects with limited scope and complexity

Requirements

• Four (4) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area
• Acquiring knowledge of research function
• Acquiring ability to perform research analysis duties
• Acquiring statistical analysis, systems programming, and database design skills to perform research analysis duties
• Ability to effectively manage time and see assigned parts of projects through to completion on deadline
• Basic consultation and communication skills
• Ability to communicate results to scientists and to others
• Knowledge of data analysis pipelines that clean, analyze, and output data in ways that are optimized to reduce error and support reproducible science
• Experience with analysis software such as SAS, R, Stata, and JMP
• Experience in basic research analysis protocol, results, and conclusion writeups
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs

Pay

Hiring Pay Scale: $33.09 - $45.47 per hour.

Schedule

Work schedule: Days, 8‑hour shifts, Monday‑Friday. This position follows a hybrid schedule that includes a combination of on‑site work at the Campus location and remote work.