Research Data Analyst - 115564

Requisition ID: 115564

Research Data Analyst

The Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health seeks a Research Data Analyst to work as an integral part of a data analysis center study team. The research data analyst will collaborate with, biostatisticians epidemiologists, statisticians, and investigators in a variety of fields to manage and analyze complex multicenter longitudinal data. The successful applicant will contribute to the development and application of statistical methods to advance the scientific goals of a national child’s health study.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage datasets/variables and perform data cleaning.
• Merge, create and recode variables to prepare data for analyses.
• Develop data cleaning programs for new forms and run data cleaning programs for existing forms.
• Develop and implement data quality assurance procedures to ensure validity and reliability of study results.
• Create analysis datasets for use by other investigators.
• Develop analytical code for use in a highly collaborative environment.
• Write detailed documentation/specifications for analysis data sets and related files.
• Perform and document analyses on large, complex datasets using statistical software packages. Work with investigators to in the performance of analyses.
• Create tables and figures in publication-quality form summarizing the results of statistical analyses and present results orally to study investigators.
• Serve as a quality control checkpoint person for analyses when needed.
• Responsible for maintaining the integrity and security of data during data processing.
• Proactively seek to improve or optimize workflow and discuss with coordinator/supervisor as appropriate.
• Communicate with the Director of Informatics regularly with respect to data quality related issues.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Three years related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Prior data management and analysis experience strongly preferred.
• Prior collaborative research experience a plus.
• Experience working with data close to the point of data generation or collection is desirable.
  
  
  

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• The candidate should have excellent organizational, communication and writing skills.
• Excellent programming skills in SAS, Stata, R, or equivalent statistical package required.
• The applicant must have worked with large data sets, creating programs and generating tables.
  
  
  

Classified Title: Research Data Analyst

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Data Analyst

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC

Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9 am – 5 pm

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid: On-site 1-2 days a week

Department name: 10001101-Epidemiology

Personnel area: School of Public Health

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

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Hybrid: On-site 1-2 days a week