Health Program Analyst (Jr. Data Analyst)

Rutgers University; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University – New Jersey Medical School (RBHS) in Newark seeks a Health Program Analyst (Jr. Data Analyst) in the Department of Medicine- Infectious Disease.

Under DOMC leadership, the analyst coordinates off-site study activities and oversees data management for international protocols, developing CRFs and SOPs for data capture while ensuring data quality for biostatistical analysis. The role involves training staff, maintaining databases in Access/SAS, coordinating QA/QC with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or related field with 1 year of data analyst experience.
• Master’s Degree in Public Health with data analyst experience preferred.
• Strong computer knowledge; graphic experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop REDCap case report forms (CRFs) aligned with approved protocols to capture clinical and laboratory data.
• Coordinate orientation and train staff on data collection instruments and software.
• Maintain research databases using Access and SAS; assist statisticians in creating databases for analyses.
• Monitor data quality per SOPs; coordinate QA/QC with international staff and Rutgers coordinators.
• Summarize and analyze data for reports.
• Assist in composing progress reports.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or relevant field

Master’s Degree in Public Health with data analyst experience

Tools

SAS

R

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Job Category

Department

Department NJMS - Medicine Infectious Dis

Overview

New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Program Analyst (Jr. Data Analyst) in the Department of Medicine- Infectious Disease within the New Jersey Medical School ( NJMS ).
Under the direction of the Data Operations and Management Center ( DOMC ) Director and Program Manager, the Health Program Analyst (Jr. Data Analyst),is responsible for off-site study coordination and data management oversight of protocols positioned at international sites. The Junior Data Analyst will provide study coordination of specific protocols and will develop case report forms consistent with clinical protocols and investigator input. The Junior Data Analyst sets up SOPs for data collection sites to provide data capture and performs quality assurance audits to validate data in preparation for analysis by biostatisticians.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Works with investigators and Data Coordinating Center staff to develop REDCap case reportforms (CRFs) consistent with the approved protocol to capture clinical and laboratory data.
• Facilitates, coordinates orientation and trains volunteer/staff on instruments administration, data gathering software and data collection.
• Maintains and manages research databases using Access and SAS software. Works with statisticians in creating the appropriate databases from collected data for analyses.
• Monitors data quality per standard operating procedures for each protocol. Coordinate QA/QC with international on-site staff and Rutgers Study Coordinators.
• Summarizes and analyzes data.
• Assists in composing progress reports .

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 22S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 61512.000

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary 73603.000

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 87239.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description

Union Description HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or relevant field of study with one (1) year of data analyst experience or a Master’s Degree in Public Health with data analyst experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency with statistical packages (e.g. SAS , R, MS Excel, MS Access, etc.).
• Good understanding of clinical research components – data collection, human subjects protection, quality assurance and control.
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Ability to learn and integrate other related computer applications into existing operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong computer knowledge and graphic experience a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Must be able to exert force up to thirty pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Occasional travel to different campuses.
• Occasional international travel may be requested.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1625

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

City

City Newark

State

State NJ

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