Research Data Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement matching (up to 5%)

Mentorship and career development

Job summary

Avera Health is seeking a Data Analyst for the Avera Research Institute to support researchers in analyzing health data, building and maintaining research databases, and ensuring data quality through statistical methods.

You will collaborate with researchers to define data collection processes, create case report forms, and present findings with data visualizations for journals, reports, and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, math, statistics or data science.
• Experience with statistical programming and database management.
• Strong data visualization and data wrangling skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists researchers with analysis and management of health research data.
• Builds and maintains complex research databases and metadata dictionaries.
• Assists in creating case report forms and data collection processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical programming

Research collaboration

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

R

SAS

SPSS

Python

Database management systems

Job description

Location:

Avera Research Institute-Sioux Falls

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$58,240.00 - $87,360.00

Position Highlights

This position can be based out of Sioux Falls, Pierre, OR Rapid City!

Learn more about the Avera Research Institute at the link below:

Avera Research Institute

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Assists researchers and study staff in analysis and management of complex health research data to define research findings and outcomes. Responsible for using statistical software’s related to building and maintaining research databases, data wrangling, organization, and quality control, and basic data analysis. The Analyst defines processes on data collection and will work with, manage, and organize large, complex datasets. Works directly with researchers and study staff to develop best practices for data collection and management.

What you will do

• Collaborates to conduct data quality and control processes, and monitor progress to meet research goals.
• Builds and manages complex research databases and creates, including metadata and appropriate data dictionaries.
• Assists in creating case report forms (CRFs) and defining data collection processes.
• Creates documentation explaining research data management best practices used in reports, processes and analyses.
• Archives data and projects, including metadata and study documents.
• Uses data visualization to prepare quality figures, tables, and results to summarize study data for journal publications, reports, and presentations.
• Communicates data management concepts to researchers and study staff of all levels and backgrounds.
• Interacts and consults with researchers and study staff to ensure proper data collection and management methods during the entire study process.
• Demonstrates accountability, ensures data integrity and reproducibility throughout all activities.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effective with others, hear, understand and differentiate speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Science, Mathematics, Statistics or Data Science program
• Scientific research, statistical programming (R, SAS, SPSS, Python, etc), and database building and management

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Master’s Science, Mathematics, Statistics or Data Science program
• Consulting, statistical analysis, other programming languages, and/or REDCap electronic data capture system

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].