Research Data Analyst

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

The Research Data Analyst assists researchers and study staff with the analysis and management of complex health research data to define findings and outcomes. The role uses statistical software to build and maintain research databases; wrangle, organize, and quality-check data; and perform basic data analysis. The analyst defines data-collection processes and works with large, complex datasets, developing and promoting data-collection and management best practices in collaboration with researchers and study staff.

This position is based at Avera Research Institute and may be located in Sioux Falls, Pierre, or Rapid City. It is a regular day-shift position. The role requires effective communication and hearing, the visual acuity needed to perform the duties, and the ability to work the specified hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made where they do not cause undue hardship.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a science, mathematics, statistics, or data science program, along with experience in scientific research, statistical programming, and database building and management. A master's degree and experience in consulting, statistical analysis, other programming languages, and/or REDCap are preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a science, mathematics, statistics, or data science program.
• Experience in scientific research, statistical programming (such as R, SAS, SPSS, or Python), and database building and management.
• Ability to work the hours specified.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Commitment to confidentiality, teamwork, data integrity, and reproducibility.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a science, mathematics, statistics, or data science program.
• Experience in consulting, statistical analysis, other programming languages, and/or the REDCap electronic data capture system.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on data quality and control processes and monitor progress toward research goals.
• Build and manage complex research databases, including metadata and appropriate data dictionaries.
• Assist in creating case report forms (CRFs) and defining data-collection processes.
• Document research data-management best practices used in reports, processes, and analyses.
• Archive data and projects, including metadata and study documents.
• Use data visualization to prepare figures, tables, and results summarizing study data for journal publications, reports, and presentations.
• Communicate data-management concepts to researchers and study staff with varied levels of experience and backgrounds.
• Consult with researchers and study staff throughout studies to support appropriate data-collection and management methods.
• Maintain accountability, data integrity, and reproducibility throughout all activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and work effectively with team members to coordinate workflow.
• Apply Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles; uphold its CARE standards and comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.

Benefits

• PTO available from day one for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development through hands-on training and mentorship.
• Benefits offered to qualifying part-time and full-time employees to support balanced, healthy lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time