Research Data Analyst

Avera McKennan; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires

Up to 5% employer matching retirement

Hands-on training and mentorship

Job summary

Avera McKennan in Rapid City, SD seeks a Health Research Data Specialist to analyze, manage, and maintain complex study data from collection through reporting.

You will build and manage research databases with metadata and data dictionaries, support CRF design, ensure data integrity, create documentation, and present quality figures for journals and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science.
• Experience in scientific research and statistical programming with databases.
• Working knowledge of R, SAS, SPSS, Python, and REDCap.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on data quality and control and track progress against research goals.
• Build and manage complex research databases with metadata and data dictionaries.
• Assist with CRFs and define data collection processes.
• Produce documentation explaining data management best practices.
• Archive data and projects with metadata and study documents.
• Use data visualization to prepare figures and results for journals and reports.
• Explain data management concepts to researchers and study staff.
• Consult with researchers to support data collection throughout the study lifecycle.
• Maintain data integrity and reproducibility with accountability.

Skills

Data quality & control

Complex research databases

Metadata & data dictionaries

CRF data collection

Documentation

Data visualization

Data integrity & reproducibility

Collaborative research

Education

Bachelor's Science in Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science

Master's Science in Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science

Tools

R

SAS

SPSS

Python

REDCap

Job description

Support health research teams by analyzing, managing, and maintaining complex study data from collection through reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on data quality and control processes and track progress against research goals.
• Build and manage complex research databases; create databases with metadata and data dictionaries.
• Assist with case report forms (CRFs) and define data collection processes.
• Produce documentation that explains research data management best practices used in reports, processes, and analyses.
• Archive data and projects, including metadata and study documents.
• Use data visualization to prepare quality figures, tables, and results for journal publications, reports, and presentations.
• Explain data management concepts to researchers and study staff across experience levels and backgrounds.
• Consult with researchers and study staff to support proper data collection and management methods throughout the study lifecycle.
• Maintain data integrity and reproducibility while demonstrating accountability across all activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Science in Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science program.
• Experience in scientific research and statistical programming, plus database building and management.
• Working knowledge of statistical and programming tools such as R, SAS, SPSS, Python (and related tooling as applicable).

Technologies

• R
• SAS
• SPSS
• Python
• REDCap

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development supported through hands-on training and mentorship.

Position Highlights

• Onsite role in Rapid City, SD.
• Position can also be based out of Sioux Falls or Pierre.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Master's Science in Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science program.
• Consulting, statistical analysis, other programming languages, and/or experience with the REDCap electronic data capture system.

Expectations and Standards

• Apply Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles daily to serve patients, families, and the community.
• Promote Avera values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE).
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow to ensure a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles and applicable laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA (if applicable).

Salary: USD 58,240 - 87,360 per year.

Education requirement: Bachelor's Science in Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science program.