Research Data Analyst

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Data Analyst to support pediatric and adolescent medicine research by analyzing study data and building an efficient data pipeline. The role emphasizes statistical analysis, data management, and reproducible workflows for cleaning and analyzing EHR datasets.

Responsibilities include collecting data, running models, generating reports, and creating publication-ready visuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline and three years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Python and R, Stata, and experience with SQL and relational databases to support data cleaning, management, processing, analysis, and documentation.
• Strong statistical analysis and data visualization skills for publication-ready outputs.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and generate reports and models.
• Run models, analyze model results, and prepare reports on analysis outcomes.
• Conduct analyses in support of the assigned research project or study.
• Perform statistical analyses using standard statistical software packages.
• Design and prepare tables that illustrate analytic findings.
• Develop and maintain reproducible workflows for cleaning, processing, integrating, and analyzing EHR and study-generated clinical datasets.
• Create publication- and presentation-ready tables, figures, and data visualizations to support interpretation of findings.

Skills

Data management

Reproducible workflows

Statistical analysis

Data cleaning

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Tools

Python

R

Stata

SQL

Relational databases

EHR

Job description

The Research Data Analyst role at Johns Hopkins University supports pediatric, adolescent, and young adult medicine research within the School of Medicine by analysing study data and helping to develop, maintain, and enable use of a research data pipeline. The position focuses on statistical analysis, data management, and reproducible workflows for cleaning and analyzing EHR and clinical datasets.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect data and generate reports and models.
• Run models, analyze model results, and prepare reports on analysis outcomes.
• Conduct analyses in support of the assigned research project or study.
• Perform statistical analyses using standard statistical software packages.
• Design and prepare tables that illustrate analytic findings.
• Manage or contribute to entry of data in the assigned database.
• Develop and maintain reproducible workflows for cleaning, processing, integrating, and analyzing EHR and study-generated clinical datasets.
• Conduct comprehensive data quality assessments to identify and resolve missing, inconsistent, duplicate, or anomalous data.
• Integrate and manage data from study sources to support quantitative and qualitative research analyses.
• Develop, document, and maintain analysis code and technical workflows to support accuracy, reproducibility, and continuity across project activities.
• Create publication- and presentation-ready tables, figures, and data visualizations to support interpretation of findings and dissemination of study results.
• May engage in other research related responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.
• Three years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, data science, biostatistics, health informatics, public health, or a related quantitative field (strongly preferred).
• Proficiency in Python and R, proficiency in Stata, and experience with SQL and relational databases to support reproducible data cleaning, management, processing, analysis, and documentation.

Technologies and Skills

Technologies: Python, R, Stata, SQL, relational databases, EHR.

• Data Management and Analysis: Developing
• Data Pipeline Architecture & ETL/ELT Development: Developing
• Data Visualization: Developing
• Programming Languages: Developing
• Reproducible Research Practices: Developing
• Research Methodology: Developing
• Statistical Modeling: Developing
• Statistical Programming: Developing

Additional Position Details

• Classified Title: Research Data Analyst
• Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
• Employee Group: Casual / On Call
• Schedule: Days and hours will vary
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Starting Salary Range: $25.23 - $44.20 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
• Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
• Department Name: SOM Ped Adolescent Medicine

Pre-Employment Background Check

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins University is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction, and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Accommodation Information

If you require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, contact the Talent Acquisition Office at [e-mail]. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. Additional information is available at https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions may be available for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

Additional Provisions (May Apply by Campus)

• The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact may require documentation of immune status against Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and documentation of Tdap vaccination.
• This may include documentation of two (2) MMR vaccines, two (2) Varicella vaccines, or antibody status from laboratory testing.
• Blood tests for immunities are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam unless immunization documentation or results are provided from a candidate’s own health care provider.
• Any required vaccinations will be provided at no cost in the Occupational Health office.