The Stanford Prevention Research Center (SPRC) is a consortium of renowned experts who are world leaders in investigating ways to prevent disease and promote health. Their work is focused on identifying the most practical, science-based solutions for addressing some of society's most pervasive and preventable health issues, such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic conditions and to raise the standards of scientific investigation that matters for health. SPRC investigators are collaborating on numerous, long-term projects designed to translate research into effective ways to promote well-being at every stage of life.
Dr. Ying Chen’s lab at SPRC focuses on developing and applying advanced statistical methodologies for the collection, management, and analysis of data from epidemiological studies. The Chen lab is seeking a Research Data Analyst to support a new international study on cancer early detection and etiology. The Research Data Analyst will manage and integrate study data from international and domestic study sites into a central database for analysis, ensuring data quality and consistency through rigorous quality control in compliance with study protocols on secure data transfer and management. The duties for this role include programming a REDCap portal for data collection, and using programs like SAS, STATA, and R to develop data analysis pipelines. The Research Data Analyst will also generate data reports and visualizations for study communications, and address data-related questions from the study PI, sponsor, and other stakeholders. In addition, the Research Data Analyst will be responsible for identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving issues with data transfer and integration into the analytic dataset.
Duties include:
- Collect, manage and clean datasets.
- Employ new and existing tools to interpret, analyze, and visualize multivariate relationships in data.
- Create databases and reports, develop algorithms and statistical models, and perform statistical analyses appropriate to data and reporting requirements.
- Use system reports and analyses to identify potentially problematic data, make corrections, and determine root cause for data problems from input errors or inadequate field edits, and suggest possible solutions.
- Develop reports, charts, graphs and tables for use by investigators and for publication and presentation.
- Analyze data processes in documentation.
- Collaborate with faculty and research staff on data collection and analysis methods.
- Provide documentation based on audit and reporting criteria to investigators and research staff.
- Communicate with government officials, grant agencies, and industry representatives.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous training and/or experience in statistics or biostatistics.
- Background in statistical computing.
- Proficiency with REDcap and statistical packages, such as SAS and R.
- Excellent computer skills with the ability to optimize the use of available software.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience collaborating with others to determine what data is needed, what data exists, and how best to extract the data in a useful format.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
- Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics or engineering.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- Substantial experience with MS Office and analytical programs.
- Strong writing and analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Sitting in place at computer for long periods of time with extensive keyboarding/dexterity.
- Occasionally use a telephone.
- Rarely writing by hand.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Some work may be performed in a laboratory or field setting.
WORKING STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide.
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