Research Data Analyst, Pulmonary

Provides expertise in data management, quality assurance, analysis, and reporting. Establishes data accuracy and validity derived from a variety of systems. Performs data analysis using statistical techniques. Researches and analyzes information using multiple databases and creates reports of data and results. Assists in the preparation and delivery of decision support reports to both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Partners with clients to define requirements based on business objectives.
• Develops standardized templates, policies, and procedures for internal and external reporting.
• Designs and prepares documentation for qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Discusses findings with senior management.
• Develops queries and quality metrics.
• Interprets results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to more complex statistical analysis.
• Manages complex databases.
• Completes data cleaning and organizes data files for analysis.
• Reviews data and identifies quality issues.
• Presents findings in an appropriate manner.
• Provides work direction and/or supervises staff such as team members, subordinates, contractors, vendors, students, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of data analysis/report writing or similar experience required.

Skills

Infrastructure

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• High Performance Computing (HPC)
• Linux Operating System
• Mac OS X Operating System
• Microsoft Exchange
• Microsoft Lync
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
• Microsoft SharePoint
• SQL/MySQL/Postgres
• Microsoft Azure
• OpenAI Codex

Programming Languages and Frameworks

• JavaScript
• Python
• Shell Scripting

Analytical

• Critical thinking
• Data mining
• Data modeling
• Database design/data structure
• Debugging
• Decision making
• Judgment
• Metadata creation and management
• Problem solving

Project and Collaboration

• Agile environment
• Code documentation
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Facilitate collaboration
• Functional documentation
• Iterative & incremental development
• Organizational skills
• Planning
• Scrum project framework
• Workflow development & documentation
• Write proposals and project charters

Preferred Competencies

• Action oriented - Willing or likely to take practical action to deal with a problem or situation.
• Coachability - Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement.
• Collaboration - Facilitates open and effective communication, cooperation, and teamwork within and outside of one's own team.
• Collegiality - Helpful, respectful, approachable; builds strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Initiative - Exhibits energy and desire to achieve; sets ambitious goals and acts decisively; takes action that no one has requested to improve or enhance job results and avoid problems.
• Meets deadlines - Displays consistency and success in adhering to deadlines.
• Multi-tasking - Demonstrates ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Organization - Plans, organizes, and schedules in an efficient, productive manner; anticipates contingencies and pays attention to detail.

Pay

Target hiring range for this position will be between $70,020 - $90,260 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid medical/sick and parental leave.
• Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents.
• Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care.
• Generous retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs.
• Work-life and wellness programs including flexible work arrangements, childcare, and senior/adult care support.
• Professional growth and development resources.