DATA ANALYST C

Inside Higher Ed; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Philadelphia seeks a Data Analyst to design systems for capturing transplant surgery outcomes. Responsibilities include designing solutions, performing statistical analyses, and training database users. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree with experience in statistics and database management. Excellent writing and technical skills are preferred for this exempt role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience, or equivalent.
• Strong statistical background; excellent writing skills preferred.
• Previous database experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and deliver new system solutions.
• Query databases to create reports and verify data accuracy.
• Perform statistical analyses and programming.

Skills

Statistical analysis

SAS

Stata

UNIX

R

MySQL

Python

Perl

Excel

Access

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in Genetics or Statistical Genetics

Tools

SAS

Stata

MySQL

Python

Perl

Job description

The Data Analyst will design data base and analytical systems to fully capture national outcomes data for the Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery. These systems will be used to develop transplant surgery outcomes programs for clinical and research purposes. This role requires significant experience in designing data systems for analysis of medical outcomes and an interactive relationship with the statistical research staff in the Division.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and deliver new system solutions to meet organizational needs.
• Design web user interfaces for data collection and management.
• Query databases to create reports and verify data accuracy; export/import data between sources.
• Perform statistical analyses and statistical programming using SAS, Stata, and other tools.
• Learn and apply new statistical techniques for existing projects or proposals.
• Support manuscript writing for peer‑reviewed journals and coordinate with staff on project management.
• Train users of various database systems.
• Develop and support the school\'s websites, applications, and databases.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor\'s degree and 2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong statistical background; excellent writing skills preferred. An advanced degree in Genetics, Statistical Genetics, or related discipline is preferred.
• Experience with UNIX, R, MySQL, Python, and Perl; clear knowledge of computer applications in clinical settings.
• Experience with Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, STATA or similar statistical package and database applications.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in setting priorities and working independently.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, computers, and various software packages; previous database experience required.

Organization Details

Org: SU-Surgery Administration • Job Family: E-Information Systems/Technology • Employment Type: Exempt