Biomedical Research Informatics Specialist

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a Research Program Analyst to support investigators at the intersection of research, data, technology, and healthcare. You will translate complex needs into clear requirements and connect researchers with the right platforms, experts, and institutional resources.

You’ll partner with program leaders to develop training and guidance that promote responsible data-management, security, stewardship, and reproducibility across biomedical research and clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred but not required.
• At least three years of customer-facing experience in technical, biomedical research, or data settings.
• Ability to translate complex requirements for nontechnical audiences.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects with diverse stakeholders.
• Foundational understanding of data security and research compliance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with investigators to understand project goals, data needs, and regulatory considerations.
• Translate research needs into clear requirements and identify practical solutions.
• Connect researchers with platforms, cores, service owners, and experts.
• Coordinate handoffs, escalations, and follow-through to keep initiatives moving.
• Track requirements, decisions, risks, and project status for transparency.
• Use metrics to evaluate demand, delivery, outcomes, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop training and guidance for responsible use of technology and data management.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Relationship management

Facilitation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences, biomedical informatics, data science, public health, computer science, information technology, engineering, or related field

Tools

Cloud services

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a Research Program Analyst to support investigators at the intersection of research, data, technology, and healthcare. You will translate complex needs into clear requirements and connect researchers with the right platforms, experts, and institutional resources.

You’ll partner with program leaders to develop training and guidance that promote responsible data-management, security, stewardship, and reproducibility across biomedical research and clinical