Research Analyst 1

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Analyst prepares data, conducts statistical analyses, and summarizes results for a variety of research projects. The role analyzes data and interprets findings, identifies appropriate data sources, verifies the accuracy and internal consistency of reports, and prepares technical documentation, tables, written reports, and oral presentations. It also supports surveys, accreditation, admissions and grant proposals, and helps turn conclusions and recommendations into actionable findings. Within the Department of Epidemiology and Health Sciences, the position participates in managing clinical trials and assigned research protocols. Duties include conducting telephone survey interviews; recruiting and enrolling eligible patients, families, and healthy controls; administering questionnaires and self-report inventories; monitoring participants in longitudinal studies; collecting and organizing data; and entering clinical findings into study databases. The Research Analyst helps develop protocols, data-collection instruments, tracking tools, and study roadmaps; verifies patient eligibility; maintains case report forms or research charts; monitors data quality; prepares reports for investigators; and follows Good Clinical Practice, IRB, regulatory, confidentiality, and reporting requirements. The list of duties may be expanded as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
At least one year of relevant work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint, and Qualtrics.
Proficiency in statistical analysis programs.
Strong bilingual English and Spanish reading, writing, and oral communication skills.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
Technical proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in public health or biostatistics is preferred.
Proficiency with statistical software such as SUDAAN or STATA.

Responsibilities

Analyze data and interpret research findings.
Identify appropriate data sources and conduct analyses.
Verify the accuracy and internal consistency of reports, including required state and federal reports.
Prepare technical documentation, tabular and written reports, and oral presentations.
Complete surveys, accreditation work, and admission and grant proposals.
Provide feedback to help shape conclusions and recommendations into actionable findings.
Participate in managing assigned clinical trials and research protocols.
Conduct survey interviews and help distribute interview workload.
Abstract, assemble, and organize research data while monitoring the clinical course of patients in research protocols.
Participate in protocol development, particularly for data collection through telephone surveys.
Maintain knowledge of assigned protocols and help ensure the validity of clinical research data.
Verify patient eligibility; develop, maintain, or monitor case report forms and patient research charts; and enter clinical findings into study databases.
Prepare reports on individual patients or study populations at investigators’ request.
Identify, recruit, and enroll eligible patients, families, and healthy control subjects.
Administer questionnaires and self-report inventories to research participants.
Perform protocol-directed procedures under the supervision of the principal investigator and other study staff.
Monitor subjects in longitudinal studies and ensure timely data collection.
Prepare and organize data for efficient computer entry.
Apply knowledge of Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, IRB review, reporting requirements, and regulatory affairs.
Compile, analyze, and summarize data; prepare reports for principal investigator review; and recommend practical applications of protocols.
Participate in developing protocol roadmaps or flow sheets and completing reports and forms.
Assist with developing data-recording tools and tracking and analysis tools for assigned protocols.
Finalize data with the principal investigator and enter it into the study database; complete patient enrollment and monitor data quality.
Use medical terminology and physiology knowledge when creating data entries.
Participate in peer-review activities.
Safeguard confidential clinical and administrative information and report it honestly.
Conceptualize research studies and participate in developing research designs, methodologies, and data-collection instruments.
Edit questionnaires, record refusals, and assign nonrespondents for tracing or telephone interviews.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.