Data Analyst I - Genomic Health Institute (Part Time 20 hours/week)

The Data Analyst I is responsible for implementing best practices in information technology and data management to ensure data quality, streamline data cleaning processes, and deliver analyzable databases within established project timelines. This role plays a pivotal part in supporting research studies by designing custom applications, developing data management plans, and maintaining high-quality data standards in a healthcare or academic setting..

• Custom Application Development: Designs and writes custom applications to support data entry, management, and reporting needs, ensuring alignment with database requirements for research projects.
• Data Management Plans: Collaborates with project teams to develop data management plans and guidelines that deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality data. Assists in quality control processes to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and implements practical solutions to address data management challenges that arise during research studies, ensuring smooth project progression.
• Technical Support and Training: Provides technical assistance for electronic and remote record-keeping systems. Trains staff, interns, and other stakeholders to improve the quality of data collection and management processes.
• Statistical and Computational Support: Assists medical students, interns, residents, and faculty in generating queries and statistical analyses using tools such as Python, R, SPSS, SAS, and SQL.
• Regulatory and Technological Knowledge: Stays updated on current regulations, technologies, and best practices related to data management to enhance operational efficiency.
• Research Documentation: Writes and prepares manuscripts, technical reports, and other materials for internal and external audiences to communicate findings effectively.
• Other Duties: Performs additional responsibilities as required to support the team and project goals.

• Bachelors degree in computer science, statistics and/or related field, or combination of equivalent work experience and education. Masters degree in relevant field of study preferred.
• 2-3 years database application/management experience, preferably in a large medical center or healthcare environment.
• Experience in database application and management
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office
• Intermediate proficiency in SPSS or SAS, and SQL
• Experience with Python and/or R for data analysis and visualization\
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Advanced conceptualization, design and analytical skills to support research and operational goas

 

 

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