Research Data Analyst 2

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health, AG is seeking a Research Data Analyst to assist with data collection, processing, and analysis under supervision. The role may involve traveling to collect field data and supporting laboratory pilot projects.

The position supports the UC Human Factors & Ergonomics Program, contributing to study design, data reporting, and collaboration with researchers. Strong communication and time-management skills are essential, along with experience in Python and data security practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and one or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data processing.
• Knowledge of Python and data security practices.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes research data; prepares summaries and recommendations.
• Assists with data management, processing, reduction and compilation.
• Maintains data reporting systems and supports study design.
• May travel to collect field data in various settings.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Systems programming

Database design

Data security

Communication

Time management

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Master's degree in related area

Tools

Python

Job description

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, acquires skills and knowledge of professional concepts in research data collection and analysis. Willing to travel to collect field data in a variety of settings. May work on laboratory pilot projects. Will assist with data management, processing, reduction, compilation, and analysis.

Department Overview

The UC Human Factors & Ergonomics Program is a joint program of the Division of Occupational, Environmental and Climate Medicine in the Department of Medicine at UC San Francisco and the Division of Environmental Health Sciences in the School of Public Health at UC Berkeley.

The lab's primary location is the Richmond Field Station in the East Bay. We are part of the Northern California Center of Occupational and Environmental Health and have a team of approximately 20 students and staff at any given time.

Our program prepares students from engineering, public health, and medicine in human factors and ergonomics, with a focus on understanding the relationship between biomechanical exposures and injuries and on reducing injuries through prevention-through-design strategies.

• 10 Conducts statistical studies in support of research proposals and protocols.
• 10 Maintains and develops research gathering, retrieval and reporting systems.
• 10 Plans studies, including the design of survey instruments and determining the sampling and reporting procedures.
• 10 Collaborates on the design, documentation, testing and implementation of research studies.
• 10 Prepares reports and / or analyses for internal department constituents.
• 10 May be involved in researching, evaluating and selecting new data reporting products.
• 10 Assists in developing systems for organizing data to analyze, identify and report trends.
• 15 Gathers and analyzes research data; prepares and summarizes information and / or recommendations.
• 10 Independently plans limited studies or assists higher level Analysts in large, complex studies.
• 5 Other duties as assigned
• 0
• 100%

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and one or more years or relevant experience and / or equivalent experience / training
• Working skills in statistical analysis, systems programming, database design and data security measures
• Working skills in analysis and consultation
• Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively manage time and see assigned parts of projects through to completion on deadline
• Working skills in the appropriate use of technology and relevant software and scientific equipment as required (i.e., python)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Acquiring knowledge of research function. Acquiring ability to perform research analysis duties
• Master's in related area

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and one or more years or relevant experience and / or equivalent experience / training
• Working skills in statistical analysis, systems programming, database design and data security measures
• Working skills in analysis and consultation
• Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively manage time and see assigned parts of projects through to completion on deadline
• Working skills in the appropriate use of technology and relevant software and scientific equipment as required (i.e., python)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Acquiring knowledge of research function. Acquiring ability to perform research analysis duties
• Master's in related area