Research Data Analyst

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition subsidy

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana University in Indianapolis is seeking a Research Data Analyst to support biochem, molecular biology, and pharmacology projects. You will collect and analyze data, perform literature reviews, and prepare technical reports, with opportunities to mentor students and staff.

This full-time, on-site role requires a Master's degree and at least one year of related experience, along with strong communication and proficiency in statistical software. Benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in statistics, public health, or related field.
• 1 year of related research experience.
• Strong communication and professionalism.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Proficiency with qualitative and quantitative research.
• Experience with statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection, analysis, and data management for research projects.
• Conduct literature research and prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Ensure data quality and reports through QA processes.
• Mentor and guide students or staff as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty and researchers on project design and evaluation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality focus

Adaptability

Reliability

Initiative

Customer relationships

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Mixed methods

Statistical software

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

BIOCHEM, MOLECULAR BIO, & PHAR (IN-BMBP-IUINA)

• Performs data collection, data analysis, data management, literature research, and technical writing in support of research project(s); performs quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Consults with faculty researchers and research staff and provides input on research project evaluations and research project designs.
• Writes various technical reports, journal articles, and/or develops presentations to disseminate and share research findings.
• Reviews and performs various analyses to ensures quality assurance of research findings (data quality, reports, etc.).
• Researches, reviews, and stays up to date on related research project reports and/or publications.
• Represents the department with regard to related research and participates in professional development activities and programs.
• Mentors and/or provides guidance to students, faculty, or other staff working on research project(s) through training in related aspects of research techniques and analysis as needed; may provide daily oversight to less experienced staff or student researchers.
• Provides additional research project support as needed.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Master's degree (preferably in research-oriented field such as statistics, public health/policy analysis, etc.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of experience in related field.

Skills

Required

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Strong knowledge and ability to apply qualitative and/or quantitative research skills.
• Familiarity with and openness to learn new qualitative and mixed methods.
• Knowledge and familiarity with various statistical software.

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Indianapolis, Indiana

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Data Analysis

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date.

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