RESEARCH DATA ANALYST, School of Public Health, Epidemiology

Boston University

Boston, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$62,525–$81,175
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Conferences, Data Analysis, Data Cleaning, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Sets, Documentation, Epidemiology, Genetics, Grant Writing, Medical Record System, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Military, Public Health, Quality Control, R Programming Language, Scientific Publications, Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Statistical Programming Languages, Statistics, Team Player
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
12 days ago

Research Data Analyst The Research Data Analyst will conduct data analysis and assist other research team members (students, staff, and investigators) with their analyses and manuscripts. Duties will involve data management and procedures documentation; quality control; statistical programming using SAS primarily but also R, Excel, and Access; preparation of datasets including merging and codebook creation; presenting data in tabular or graphical form; assisting with presentations for scientific conferences; producing data tables and figures for journal manuscripts; and generation of preliminary data for grant proposals.

 

Functions of this role include, but are not limited to:

  • Performing data management of electronic health record data, including extraction and cleaning of raw data, derivation of new variables, labelling and formatting of raw and derived variables, and merging complex datasets.
  • statistical analyses (descriptive statistics, stratification, multivariable regression) using SAS software and selected macros in support of research projects on maternal health. 
  • Documenting processes involved in data preparation, manipulation, and statistical analysis. 
  • Maintaining and updating research databases to facilitate accurate and up-to-date statistical analyses.
  • Preparing study results for inclusion in conference presentations, grants, and scientific publications. 


Required Skills

A master's degree is required 3-5 years of relevant work experience Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 



Required Experience

About the Company

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Boston University

Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. As a Boston University employee you will be part of a dynamic community where every individual is valued. You'll reap the rewards of being on a college campus, such as direct access to the heart of the education and research community and a myriad of opportunities to help create a positive impact on our students' educational experiences. Education thrives in Boston, and working here – at one of the largest employers in the city – will give you the opportunity to contribute to our mission and work with some of the most experienced educators and staff in the nation.

COMPANY SIZE
1 to 9 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
WEBSITE
http://www.bu.edu/