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About the Role
The Research Data Analyst (RDA) will support the Principal Investigator in a broad scope of research-related activities. The RDA will plan, coordinate, and oversee data systems for research studies, including database set-up, data management, developing and pilot-testing questionnaires, conducting quality assurance, preparing recruitment reports, overseeing systems for data queries, and monitoring study retention. This position involves working with a variety of UCSF and non-UCSF faculty and staff to complete data entry and securely transfer data to approved academic partners. Study databases will be created and maintained in the UCSF secure research environment using RED-CAP. The RDA will oversee data entry, data management and storage, develop programming to generate weekly progress and monitoring reports, conduct data management and quality assurance, and provide technical assistance to research staff related to data entry and processing. The RDA will be responsible for using standard privacy and compliance procedures for the safe handling and use of electronic medical record and public health surveillance data for research purposes. The RDA may at times be required to conduct medical record chart reviews for completion of data elements and/or to assure data integrity. The incumbent will also develop tables, graphs, and contribute to analyses for reports and publications under the direction of the study PIs and study statistician; and perform other data management/department tasks as assigned to meet the overall data and technical needs of the program. This position requires the RDA work in the office a minimum of 4 days/week.
Responsibilities
- Maintains and develops research data gathering, retrieval and reporting systems.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining database architecture, which includes databases for participating study sites’ data, mechanisms for data harmonization, corresponding forms.
- Work with partner data managers and programmers on the execution of data systems and collection, including timelines, deliverables and milestones, and oversee progress on these milestones.
- Plans and coordinates weekly meetings with other data staff at UCSF and collaborating institutions to monitor progress, identify problem areas or data gaps and trouble-shoot solutions. Documents meeting discussion and outcomes.
- Plans data management and quality assurance for studies, including the design of survey instruments and reporting procedures.
- Works with study PI to program surveys in REDCap or other databases, developing processes for quality control and data edit checks at collaborating study sites.
- Notes of errors and discrepancies, generates and edits reports and work with staff to make data clarifications and corrections.
- Assists in developing systems for organizing data to analyze, identify and report trends.
- Conducts ongoing quality control and assurance proactively identifying and analyzing data management and execution issues and coordinating problem resolution.
- Prepares reports and / or analysis for internal department constituents.
- Prepares reports on participant enrollment, retention, intervention uptake and other metrics.
- Creates derived variables and compiled datasets for analyses.
- Cleans data and assembles analytical datasets.
- Creates summary tables of participant characteristics and tables and figures for graphical display of the results of statistical analyses.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
- Working knowledge of research function
- Working skills in system programming, database design and data security measures
- Working skills in analysis and consultation
- Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and written
- Organizational skills to manage complex information
- Demonstrated ability to prepare tables, charts and graphs for use in publications and presentations
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a wide range of team members, including faculty investigators, programmers, community partners, and other data managers from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in spoken and written English
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Proficient in REDCap
- Proficient in Qualtrics
- Proficient in other survey and database platforms
Location
- United States
Work Type
- Onsite (minimum 4 days/week)
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Benefits
- Total compensation details available at https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
About the Company
- The Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is an internationally recognized global leader in clinical care, research, and education. With its home-base located at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), the Division has been ranked as the top facility in the country for AIDS care since 1983. The Division’s work is featured frequently in the media, and it is often visited by numerous international, national, state, and local dignitaries and delegations. The Division consists of approximately 36 faculty members, 11 fellows/postdoctoral scholars and 170 academic and staff employees. It is the largest Division of the Department of Medicine (DOM) at ZSFG, with a total expenditure budget of approximately $52 million dollars.
- The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
- UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
- In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Equal Opportunity
- The University of California is an 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, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.