Clinical Data Analyst / Informatics Consultant

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Minnesota CTSI is seeking a Biomedical Informatics analyst to consult on clinical data and deliver analytics services. You will promote informatics services to investigators, coordinate user testing, and track delivery progress while ensuring compliance with IRB and data security standards.

The role requires strong SQL, SAS, R, and Python skills, ability to manage multiple projects, and effective communication with researchers.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of analytical or quantitative work, or an advanced degree with 4+ years related experience
• 3+ years experience querying, extracting, formatting, and analyzing healthcare data
• Experience with messy real-world data
• Ability to work independently in a changing scientific environment
• Proficiency in query development and report writing
• Knowledge of HIPAA and IRB compliance

Responsibilities

• Promote CTSI Informatics services to investigators and research staff
• Coordinate user testing and usability evaluation; capture needs for enhancements
• Track service delivery progress and communicate status with team management
• Produce consultation reports covering project requirements, implementation plan, and outcomes
• Ensure informatics work aligns with compliance standards including IRB, data security, and contractual obligations
• Follow standard operating procedures and team policies
• Maintain a high-quality client experience focused on user satisfaction
• Share feedback and identify enhancement opportunities with team management
• Follow up with investigators to confirm delivered services meet expectations
• Train users on data access procedures, analysis tools, and informatics infrastructure
• Run feasibility analyses to verify project requirements can be supported
• Assess data availability and quality input to investigators
• Write code to query raw data and transform datasets using SMMS, SQL Developer, SAS, or R
• Investigate alternative approaches to identify patient cohorts when data elements are unclear
• Collaborate with team to review execution plans and validate results
• Continuously expand knowledge of new clinical data sources

Skills

T-SQL

PL/SQL

SAS

R

Python

Query development

Report writing

Education

BA/BS + 6+ years

Advanced degree + 4+ years

Tools

SQL Developer

SMMS

Qlikview

Tableau

Job description

Support Biomedical Informatics within the University of Minnesota Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) by consulting, querying clinical data, and delivering analytics services.

Responsibilities

• Promote available CTSI Informatics services to investigators and research staff


• Coordinate user testing and usability evaluation for offered services; capture needs for potential enhancements


• Track service delivery progress, including delays and issues, and communicate status regularly with team management


• Produce consultation reports covering project requirements, implementation plan, and execution and delivery outcomes


• Ensure informatics work aligns with compliance standards, including IRB, data security, and University of Minnesota contractual obligations


• Follow standard operating procedures and adhere to team policies and best practices


• Maintain a high-quality client experience focused on user satisfaction


• Share feedback and identify enhancement opportunities with team management


• Follow up with investigators and staff to confirm delivered services meet expectations


• Train users on data access procedures, analysis tools, and informatics infrastructure


• Run feasibility analysis to verify project requirements can be supported through available informatics services


• Assess availability of raw data and provide input on data quality to investigators and research personnel


• Write code to query raw data and transform datasets using tools such as SMMS, SQL Developer, SAS, and/or R


• Investigate alternative approaches to identify patient cohorts when data elements are unclear or not available


• Collaborate with team members to review execution plans and validate results


• Continuously expand knowledge of new clinical data sources

Requirements

• BA/BS and 6+ years of relevant analytical or quantitative work, or an advanced degree with minimum 4 years of experience directly related to the role


• At least 3 years of experience querying, extracting, formatting, and analyzing healthcare data such as inpatient/outpatient clinical records, labs, medications, provider data, and/or claims


• Experience working with messy real-world data


• Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing scientific environment


• Proficiency in query development and report writing


• Demonstrated experience with T-SQL, PL/SQL, SAS and/or R


• Knowledge of healthcare data management concepts and regulatory/compliance policies (including HIPAA and IRB)


• Strong human relations skills, including positive communication to serve and influence customers and stakeholders


• Ability to participate in occasional domestic travel for conferences or training workshops


• Capability to support multiple projects at once, prioritize assignments, and work with limited supervision


• Comfort responding quickly and efficiently to urgent requests


• Comfort following directions and instructions from supervisors and senior staff

Technologies

• T-SQL, PL/SQL, SAS, R, Python


• SQL Developer, SMMS


• Clinical and healthcare data/code sets: ICD9, ICD10, CPT, NDC, RXNorm, LOINC


• Data visualization: Qlikview, Tableau

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical data, healthcare code sets, and ontologies (e.g., ICD9/ICD10, CPT, NDC/RXNorm, LOINC)


• Customer-facing experience, preferably with physicians, investigators, faculty/academic, and research support staff


• Experience with data visualization tools such as Qlikview or Tableau


• Research experience (plus)


• Exposure to statistical modelling and/or advanced analytics using R or Python

Position Details

• Location: Minneapolis, MN (remote)


• Work model: Remote with option to work on campus


• Time Appointment: 100%


• Salary: USD 100,000 - 108,000 per year


• Visa sponsorship: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Application and Compliance

• Required qualifications must be documented on application materials


• Employment offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check