Research Analyst: Data, Stats & Publications

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsman Cancer Institute is seeking a Research Assistant/Analyst to gather, organize and analyze data through interviews, literature searches, medical record reviews and related non-lab methods for use in studies, publications and other research-related uses.

The role emphasizes statistical analysis and data management, with responsibilities spanning data collection, data disposition formats, literature editing, and collaboration with research personnel on project design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Social or Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
• One year of experience in research and analytical techniques.
• Demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and compile data from a variety of sources; may enter data into a PC or computer terminal.
• Statistically analyze data including mean, median, and standard deviation, plotting scattergrams and performing multiple regression analysis in addition to other statistical computations.
• Edit research papers, project reports, proposals and curriculum materials before publication or presentation.
• Prepare final data disposition formats; maintain an internal library on project information resources and final data collected.
• May work with research personnel in the design and preparation of research projects and in recording data.

Skills

Data collection

Statistical analysis

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, or related field

Job description

Huntsman Cancer Institute is seeking a Research Assistant/Analyst to gather, organize and analyze data through interviews, literature searches, medical record reviews and related non-lab methods for use in studies, publications and other research-related uses.

The role emphasizes statistical analysis and data management, with responsibilities spanning data collection, data disposition formats, literature editing, and collaboration with research personnel on project design.