Data Analyst I - RDS

Although this opening is designed for a Data Analyst I candidate, applicants with more or less experience may be considered for alternative roles.

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  Works with investigators to create custom datasets for large controlled trials and observational studies
  
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  Ensures the safe keeping and handling of protected health information, complying with all required governance and regulations
  
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  Translates research questions into SQL queries to capture the required data as precisely as possible, while adapting to the constraints of real-world data
  
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  Extracts, manipulates, and prepares data for research analyses
  
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  Clearly documents and communicates work done for internal and external audiences
  

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  Bachelor's degree with a quantitative or public health focus. Master's degree in a related field is preferred
  
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  Experience in public health or working with clinical data is preferred
  
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  Proficient in SQL with a solid understanding of relational databases
  
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  0-2 years of experience in a related field such as data analytics, statistics, data management
  
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  Technology literacy and tool agility
  
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  Strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills
  
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  Professionalism and strong communication with audiences of varying technical ability
  
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  HIPAA training and Human Subject Certification are required upon hiring
  

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  Is familiar with advanced concepts, practices, and procedures with the following:
  
  
  
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    Common statistical packages such as SAS and R
    
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    Data best practices and reproducible workflows
    
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    Electronic healthcare data
    
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    Health research methods including study design
    
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    Data privacy practices and laws
    
  
  
  
  

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  Basic familiarity with clinical processes, clinical terminology and current challenges in the database(s)
  
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  Learns new technology tools as a standard practice
  
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  CITI training required
  
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  Writing efficient SQL queries and SAS operations
  
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  Contributes to the WIKI and present data in bonus sessions
  
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  Will manage large data sets for analyses
  
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  Will translate research questions into queries
  
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  Will perform basic descriptive statistics
  
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  Will follow data privacy practices and laws
  
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  Experience working with clinical data
  
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  Understanding of process from grant writing to completion
  
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  Leads group meetings and discussions
  

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  Good understanding of basic concepts:
  
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  Coding systems
  
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  Common file formats
  
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  Database types
  
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  Data sources
  
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  Best practices
  
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  De-identification
  
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  Patient matching
  
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  JIRA ticket tracking
  
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  Patient tracking procedures
  
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  Data hand-off
  
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  IRB/Institutional approval
  
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  Various business and data use agreements
  

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  Ability to interact and verbally communicate with coworkers clients, and customers
  
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  Ability to write reports and operational correspondence
  
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  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
  
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  Proofreading and providing clarity on project protocols, reports, manuscripts, etc.
  

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  Determines which method (several steps) from several prescribed but not obvious options will accomplish job results
  

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  This position requires the physical ability to work 40 hours per week, including the flexibility to work extended hours as necessary to meet organizational needs
  
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  This position requires the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
  
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  This position requires the manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and pointing device
  
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  This position requires the ability to travel around campus or to outside meetings as necessary
  
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  This position requires the ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail
  
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  This position requires excellent speaking, writing, and listening skills
  
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  This position requires some physical activity, such as pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and moving (up to 20 pounds)
  

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  This work takes place in both an office environment and hospital environment for meetings, interactions with subjects, and training purposes
  
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  This work is fast-paced and deadline-oriented and requires a flexible work schedule
  
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  Use of a computer, business office equipment, and other machinery is necessary
  
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  This position requires working as a team member and also independently
  
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  This position requires working and interacting with others, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence
  

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  Work with a variety of diverse professionals in the healthcare industry
  
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  Free parking
  
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  Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
  
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  Group Life and Voluntary Term Life insurance
  
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  Long-term and Short-term Disability plans
  
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  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
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  Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  
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  403b Retirement Plan with gracious employer contributions
  
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  Fitness program
  
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  Pet insurance
  
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  Qualified employer for loan forgiveness