Sr. Research Data Analyst

Job ID: 315777
Job date: 2017-08-26
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Company : Johns Hopkins University 

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Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
The Sr. Research Data Analyst will contribute to the research activities conducted as part of various projects by providing substantial and important recommendations to the design and methodologies used by these studies and by taking primary responsibility for data collection, analysis, interpretation, reporting on the findings from these studies, and writing manuscripts and publications.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Sr. Research Data Analyst will require specialized advanced knowledge, education and/or training in statistical analyses and/or qualitative research methods. Develop detailed data collection and analysis methodologies, including defining in detail data requirements, data sources and proper data collection procedures, e.g., computer programs, appropriate data fields, databases, sample size calculations.

Develop and implement data collection quality assurance procedures to ensure the validity and reliability of the study results. Be responsible for data collection and data cleaning activities including data entry from electronic medical records, quality assurance (qa)/quality control (qc), and supervising locally hired staff to perform data collection and qa/qc using appropriate methods (e.g., clinical data report forms, surveys, laboratory data, , questionnaires, experiments, gathering data from available sources). Some skills in handling and interpreting laboratory based data is considered advantageous, as is skill in inter-facing with laboratory personnel, for purposes of data analysis related to laboratory specimen repository evaluations.

Using their knowledge of statistical and textual data analysis, perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation of study data. Write reports, and generate charts, tables, figures, and presentations of the research findings for dissemination (posters, presentations, manuscripts). Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings. Serve as resource for research staff and field data research coordinators regarding data issues, collection, entry, quality and transfer. Will primarily be the lead in writing of manuscripts and publications; strong writing skills highly important. Present research findings at meetings and conferences.

Essential Job Functions: Database programming, management and analysis.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Psychology, or related field and One year of related experience. Demonstrated ability on significant graduate project or additional doctoral education may substitute for experience.

Experience in managing large datasets and using at least one or several analytic software such as SAS, SPSS or Stata required. Knowledge of web programming a plus. Strong writing skills and track record with writing and editing manuscripts (and/or grant applications) is a plus. Applicant must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, while contributing to a high-quality and respectful work environment. Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to colleagues and staff across multi-disciplinary areas. Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment with changing priorities. Proven ability to establish realistic goals and deliver work on schedule. Ability to work independently and solve problems as they arise and communicate effectively with staff, colleagues, Co PIs, and PI.

Preferred Qualifications: PhD in related field


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Department: Emergency Medicine

Work Schedule/Hours: Monday-Friday/8:30-5p/37.5hrs

NOTE: The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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