Research Data Analyst

General Summary/Purpose

The Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health seeks a Research Data Analyst to work as part of a data coordinating center study team and collaborate with epidemiologists, statisticians, project coordinators and clinical investigators in a variety of fields. The research data analyst will be actively involved in study design, coordination, data analysis and management, for the purpose of facilitating study conduct, and promoting and publishing scientific investigations in a long-term, nationwide cohort study of kidney disease in children.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

The Research Data Analyst will collaborate with senior and/or clinical investigators in the study design, conduct and coordination, as well as analysis of data for scientific manuscripts and presentations and for reports/meetings focused on study conduct and data collection. The Research Data Analyst will work in partnership with senior investigators from the data center to communicate with sites and develop protocols. The Research Data Analyst will also serve as a primary analyst assisting clinical investigators for scientific initiatives. Primary duties will include designing and implementing data collection forms and communicating sites regarding study conduct and protocols, writing data analyses and results for manuscripts, developing and implementing tracking systems to monitor and report study progress, maintaining centralized data files for the analysis of study results and performing quality assurance activities.

As a member of the data coordinating center team, the research data analyst will have broad oversight by faculty members of the team, including Drs. Derek Ng and Alvaro Muñoz. Over time, degree of independence is expected to increase.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related discipline. Three (3) years related experience.  A strong background in study design, coordination and epidemiologic principles is required.

Additional education (Master's level) may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters’ degree in epidemiology or public health.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Prior experience in study design and coordination. Statistical programming, STATA/SAS preferred; multiple languages (e.g., STATA, R) an advantage.  Strong written and oral communication skills.   Attention to detail is required.  Some traveling. The individual will be responsible for multiple initiatives and developing/maintaining collaborative relationships, must be self-directed and able to work efficiently.

Classified Title: Research Data Analyst 
Working Title: Research Data Analyst  ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC 
Starting Salary Range: $45,195 - $62,225; Commensurate with experience
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm; 37.5 hours/week 
Exempt Status: Exempt  
Location: 05-MD:School of Public Health 
Department name: 10001101-Epidemiology 
Personnel area: School of Public Health

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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