Research Analyst

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a Research Analyst to access, clean, and analyze data from electronic health records, claims data, and public datasets. The role involves creating analysis-ready datasets, performing statistical analyses, and documenting data procedures for publications and grants.

The position collaborates with faculty in Medical Informatics to develop tutorials and reusable analysis tools for teaching and research.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biostatistics/Statistics, Epidemiology, Quantitative Methods, Economics, Health Outcomes Research, Business Analytics or related degree.
• Two years of direct work experience analyzing clinical databases (electronic health records, claims databases, clinical research networks, large public datasets).
• Demonstrated ability with SQL and R, or SAS.

Responsibilities

• Create custom analysis-ready datasets from structured and unstructured clinical data repositories and databases.
• Use SQL, R or SAS to perform data analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of statistical analysis plans, analyses and reports.

Skills

SQL

R

SAS

Education

Master's degree in Biostatistics/Statistics or related field

Tools

SAS

Job description

## Research AnalystApplylocations: Kansas City Metro Areatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 10, 2026 (30 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR010303## **Department:**SOM KC Internal Medicine - Medical Informatics-----Medical Informatics## **Position Title:**Research Analyst## **Job Family Group:**Professional Staff## **Job Description Summary:**The Research Analyst will have the opportunity to access and analyze relevant data from various sources, such as electronic health records, claims databases, clinical research networks and various publicly available datasets. In this position, the Research Analyst will create custom analysis-ready datasets from structured and unstructured clinical research data repositories, assist in the preparation of analysis plans, perform statistical analyses, and maintain detailed documentation of data extraction and analysis supporting publications and grant proposals. The Research Analyst will also support institution-wide educational initiatives to increase access and utilization of clinical databases for observational research. Working in collaboration with faculty at the Division of Medical Informatics, the Research Analyst will create user-friendly documentation (e.g., tutorials, use cases), reusable data processing and analysis tools (e.g., statistical packages) and hands-on materials that will be used in workshops.## **Job Description:****Job Duties Outlined:*** Create custom analysis-ready datasets from structured and unstructured clinical research data repositories and databases, using clinical databases (e.g., electronic health records, claims databases, clinical research networks and large publicly available clinical datasets).* Use Structured Query Language (SQL), R or Statistical Analysis System (SAS) to perform data analysis.* Assist in the preparation of statistical analysis plans, statistical analyses and create statistical analysis reports.* Maintain detailed documentation of data extraction and analysis supporting publications and grant proposals.* Create user-friendly documentation, reusable data processing and analysis tools and materials that will be used by faculty in teaching initiatives.* Other duties as assigned.**Required Qualifications:*** Master's degree in Biostatistics/Statistics, Epidemiology, Quantitative Methods, Economics, Health Outcomes Research, Business Analytics or related degree* Two-years direct work experience in the analysis of clinical databases (e.g., electronic health records, claims databases, clinical research networks and large publicly available clinical datasets).* Demonstrated ability with SQL and R, or SAS.**Comprehensive Benefits Package:**Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html## **Employee Type:**Regular## **Time Type:**Full time## **Rate Type:**Salary**Compensation Statement:**The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.