Research Data Analyst - Pittsburgh, PA

VetJobs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Data Analyst to join their team in Pittsburgh. This exciting role involves leading the analysis of complex clinical and genomic datasets with a focus on cancer research. You will collaborate with leading researchers, manage project oversight, and contribute to peer-reviewed publications. If you have a Master's degree and a passion for bioinformatics, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of cancer research. Join a dynamic team committed to diversity and innovation in healthcare.

Benefits

Visa Sponsorship

On-Campus Work Arrangement

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required for this role.
• Strong focus on bioinformatics and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data extraction and quality assurance from clinical data.
• Collaborate on research data collection and project oversight.

Skills

Data Analysis

Bioinformatics

Statistical Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Statistical Software

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a staff Bioinformatics Research Specialist as part of Dr. Zarour’s laboratory at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. The Staff Bioinformatics Research Specialist will work as a data scientist/health informaticist/bioinformatician who will lead analyses of multi-dimensional clinical or genomic datasets with a strong focus on cancer research. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the investigators in Dr. Zarour’s laboratory faculties at the Hillman Cancer Center to oversee their high throughput omics project design, data analysis, and data presentation.

The incumbent will also be responsible for collaborative computational and informatics research projects involving methods development, novel algorithm development, and/or in-depth data analysis that facilitates and integrates implementation, visualization, and database management of multi-dimensional clinical and biological datasets generated at the Cancer Center or from public cancer databases.

Job Summary

Oversees analytical teams in the extraction, aggregation, and quality assurance of data from multiple clinical data depositories in support of clinical research and departmental projects. Collaborates across business units, coordinates all aspects of research data collection and project oversight, and manages the design and implementation of the project analysis plan. Prepares documents for peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and sections of grant applications.

Job Summary

Applies scientific methodology to conceptualize, propose, and implement appropriate methodologies for statistical analyses. Maintains and updates a centralized research awards database. Assists with grant preparations and clinical trial budgets. Develops and validates reporting data, validates data subsets of funding data, and facilitates quality control procedures to ensure data accuracy.

Essential Functions

Operation and maintenance of complex scientific instrumentation, computer competence, effective communication, handling of rodents, pathology collection.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. Will be required to move from workstation to other locations within the department, university, and UPMC. Very little heavy lifting required for this position.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We aim to create an environment where individuals can discover, belong, contribute, and grow, honoring all perspectives and identities.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Position Details

• Full-time regular
• Job Classification: Staff.Medical Data Scientist I
• Research job family, Data Science sub-family
• Location: Pittsburgh, PA
• Minimum Education: Master's Degree
• No experience required
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• On-Campus work arrangement
• Visa Sponsorship: Yes

Required documents: Resume. Optional: Cover Letter.