Part Time Data Analyst - Family and Community Medicine

Penn State University•Tallahassee, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Part Time Data Analyst to support clinical informatics and health data science projects. This is a part time position. The analyst will develop data specifications and computer algorithms to support data extraction, management, and analysis efforts that inform clinical decision-making, health services and other research. The position involves both independent work and collaboration with clinicians, researchers, and data scientists. The analyst will be expected to periodically work in person in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Experience with SAS and/or Python for data management and analysis
Basic knowledge of statistical methods (e.g., regression, hypothesis testing)
Familiarity with data management and cleaning techniques
Strong attention to detail and project management skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

Extract, clean, and manage large-scale datasets
Develop and maintain structured datasets for research and operational use
Perform data validation, quality checks, and documentation of data processes
Collaborate with the research teams to understand database schemas and data pipelines
Assist with cohort construction, feature engineering, and variable definition
Conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses
Generate tables, figures, and reports for research studies and presentations
Write and maintain code in SAS and/or Python for data processing and analysis
Work with relational databases (e.g., SQL) to query and manipulate data
Contribute to reproducible workflows and version-controlled codebases
Work closely with clinicians and investigators to translate clinical questions into analytic plans
Assist with IRB protocols, data use documentation, and regulatory compliance
Assist the manuscript and grant proposal development
Participate in team meetings and contribute to study design and interpretation