Data Analyst

The University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a part-time Data Analyst to support research study operations within UPCI Basic Research Administration. In this hybrid role based in Pittsburgh, the position helps teams with research data handling, documentation, and coordination, while contributing to moderately advanced data integration, analysis, and reporting tools under supervision.

Working with the Principal Investigator and research staff, you will assist with study data collection and entry,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency with standard office and data-management software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with study data collection and entry and ensure data accuracy.
• Maintain compliant study documentation and regulatory binders.
• Coordinate study activities, meetings, and communications with the research team.
• Order, track, and manage inventory for study supplies.
• Provide general administrative support to the investigator and team.
• Adhere to university policies including research compliance and safety.
• Evaluate requirements and support moderately advanced data integration and analysis.
• Develop analytical and reporting tools using integrated data.
• Provide basic technical support and assist with related duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Office software

Data-management software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a part-time Data Analyst to support research study operations within UPCI Basic Research Administration. In this hybrid role based in Pittsburgh, the position helps teams with research data handling, documentation, and coordination, while contributing to moderately advanced data integration, analysis, and reporting tools under supervision.

Role Overview

Working with the Principal Investigator and research staff, you will assist with study data collection and entry, maintain compliant study documentation, and support technical and administrative needs throughout the research process. The role also evaluates business requirements and performs moderately advanced data integration and analysis, contributing to analytical and reporting tools built from integrated data.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the collection, data entry, and quality review of research data in study databases and case report forms.
• Maintain and organize research files, regulatory binders, and study documentation to meet institutional and sponsor requirements.
• Coordinate and schedule study-related activities, meetings, and communications with the research team.
• Order, track, and maintain inventory for study and laboratory supplies.
• Provide general administrative support to the Principal Investigator and research staff.
• Follow all applicable University policies, including research compliance and safety requirements.
• Evaluate business requirements and perform moderately advanced data integration and analysis.
• Develop moderately advanced analytical and reporting tools using integrated data.
• Provide general technical support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency with standard office and data-management software.

Work Schedule and Location

• Assignment category: Part-time regular
• Work schedule: 18.75 hours/week
• Work arrangement: Hybrid (combination of on-campus and remote work as determined by the department)
• Campus: Pittsburgh
• Minimum experience: 3 years

Physical Effort

• Light: primarily sedentary duties, with occasional need to move objects up to 25 pounds.

Additional Information

• Job classification: Staff.Data Analyst II
• Job family: Information Technology
• Job sub-family: Analytics
• Hiring range: TBD based upon qualifications
• Relocation offered: No
• Visa sponsorship provided: No
• Substitution in lieu of education or experience: No
• Background check: For position finalists, successful completion of a background check is required.
• Child protection clearances: Not applicable
• Required documents: Resume
• Optional documents: Cover Letter