Data Analyst 3

iazuqy.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF in San Francisco is seeking a Research Data Analyst to design and conduct complex statistical analyses, develop and manage databases, and communicate findings to support research in respiratory health. You will collaborate with principal investigators and study staff to translate data into actionable insights.

The role focuses on exposure-related lung diseases and requires strong biostatistics expertise, programming in R/STATA/PRISM, and experience presenting results for meetings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Three or more years of experience performing complex statistical analysis
• Thorough knowledge of research function
• Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis and systems programming, biostatistics and informatics
• Thorough skills in analysis and consultation
• Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
• Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations
• Expertise with R, STATA, PRISM, Microsoft Office
• Graphic design experience- ability to create presentations and publications (briefs, dashboards) using software such as Publisher

Responsibilities

• Plans long-term statistical studies, including the preparation of proposals, design of survey instruments and determining sampling procedures.
• overseeandconductthestatisticalcomponentofnewandongoingprotocols.
• workcloselywithresearchteammembers(e.g.,principalinvestigators,research managers, trainees, CRCs, etc.) to support the conduct of the research.
• Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes the collection of information and data; recommends statistical approaches, trends, sources and uses
• helpmanage,analyze,interpret,andreportonstatisticalfindings
• Prepares data for presentation
• Conductcomplexstatisticalanalysesandpreparefindingsforpresentationat professional meeting and publication in medical journals.
• Identifies multivariate strategies
• Prepares reports of studies for internal validation and cross validation studies
• Analyzes the interrelationships of data and defines logical aspects of data sets
• Develops systems for organizing data to analyze, identify and report trends
• Manages database of research data for projects
• obtainsolutionsandmanagemultipleprojectssimultaneouslywithcompeting priorities.
• Reviews new software instruments and potential effects on statistical testing. Maymake programming modifications.
• Keepsabreastoftechnicaladvancesinstorage,documentationanddisseminationof computerized data
• 100%

Skills

Statistical analysis

Biostatistics

R

STATA

PRISM

Data interpretation

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree preferred

Tools

R

STATA

PRISM

Microsoft Office

Publisher

Job description

Job Function Summary

Involves gathering, analyzing, and interpreting a wide variety of research data. Designs and conducts research including selecting data samples, developing research instruments, analyzing collected information according to established statistical methods, and developing recommendations based on research findings. Prepares reports, charts, tables, and other visual aids to interpret and communicate data and results.

Generic Scope

Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research professional with a full understanding of in-depth statisticalanalysesand/orresearchsoftwareprogrammingtechniques. Demonstratesgoodjudgmentin selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

The position functions as a statistical analyst for the UCSF Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, andSleepMedicinesupportingdivisionalprincipalinvestigators.Theresearchdataanalystwillprimarilybe responsible for developing and conducting complex statistical analyses and providing database development and management.

The current position is specifically tailored to work on exposure-related lung diseases. The lung is constantly exposed to various environmental pollutants, allergens, and toxins, which interact with airways and alveoli and result in inflammation, injury, and disease. The specific laboratory that houses this position isfocusedontheparadigmthatrespiratoryexposures topollutantsandtoxicantscontributetodevelopment and progression of chronic lung diseases, and may further yield systemic effects well beyond lungs. Under this paradigm, the research activities have focused on understanding the physiologic and immunologic mechanismsviawhichenvironmentalexposurescontributetochroniclungdiseasesandhowknowledgeof thesemechanismscouldbetranslatedtowaystobetterdefine,prognosticate,andmanagediseaseburden at both individual and societal levels.

The analyst will use skills as an experienced research professional with an in-depth understanding of biostatistics and research software programming techniques to oversee and conduct the statistical componentofnewandongoingprotocols.Theanalystwillworkcloselywithresearchteammembers(e.g., principal investigators, research managers, trainees, CRCs, etc.) to support the conduct of the research.

The individual will help manage, analyze, interpret, and report on statistical findings. Specifically, the individualwillconductcomplexstatisticalanalysesandpreparefindingsforpresentationatprofessional meeting and publication in medical journals.

% of time Essential Function (Yes/No) Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)

30Yes

Plans long-term statistical studies, including the preparation of proposals, design of survey instruments and determining sampling procedures.

• overseeandconductthestatisticalcomponentofnewandongoingprotocols.
• workcloselywithresearchteammembers(e.g.,principalinvestigators,research managers, trainees, CRCs, etc.) to support the conduct of the research.

20Yes

Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes the collection of information and data; recommends statistical approaches, trends, sources and uses

• helpmanage,analyze,interpret,andreportonstatisticalfindings

15Yes

Prepares data for presentation

• Conductcomplexstatisticalanalysesandpreparefindingsforpresentationat professional meeting and publication in medical journals.

5Identifies multivariate strategies

5Prepares reports of studies for internal validation and cross validation studies

5Analyzes the interrelationships of data and defines logical aspects of data sets

5Develops systems for organizing data to analyze, identify and report trends

5Manages database of research data for projects

• obtainsolutionsandmanagemultipleprojectssimultaneouslywithcompeting priorities.

5Reviews new software instruments and potential effects on statistical testing. Maymake programming modifications.

5Keepsabreastoftechnicaladvancesinstorage,documentationanddisseminationof computerized data

100%

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Three or more years of experience performing complex statistical analysis
• Thorough knowledge of research function
• Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis and systems programming, biostatistics and informatics
• Thorough skills in analysis and consultation
• Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
• Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations
• Expertise with R, STATA, PRISM, Microsoft Office
• Graphic design experience- ability to create presentations and publications (briefs, dashboards)using software such as Publisher

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related area
• Familiarity with cardiopulmonary physiology and lung and heart function measurements
• Skills in project management