Research Data Analyst
- Employer
- Heluna Health
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Salary
- $28.85 per hour
- Closing date
- Jun 24, 2021
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- Focus Areas
- Healthcare
- Job Function
- Research
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Degree Level
- Masters
- Willingness to Travel
- up to 25%
- Experience Level
- Professional
Heluna Health invites applications for the full-time position of Research Data Analyst in the Center on Substance Use and Health (CSUH) at the San Francisco Department of Public Health. The Center on Substance Use and Health conducts pharmacologic and behavioral interventions and observational studies to maximize the health outcomes of people use alcohol, methamphetamine, opioids, and other substances. We work with people who are actively using substances, and focus on meeting their goals related to their substance use, including reduction in use in harms, prevention or treatment of infectious diseases, or prevention of drug overdose. We conduct research in a community-based environment in downtown San Francisco, with the facilities and resources needed to perform complex clinical research studies (suite of exam rooms, alarmed pharmacy for medication trials, and on-site CLIA-waived laboratory). We are proud to treat people who use substances with respect and dignity and enjoy a close-knit culture of intellectual curiosity collaboration and fun.
In the position of Research Data Analyst, you work under the supervision of the Director, and are responsible for managing study data, merging and transforming data sets, preparing data for analyses, conducting analyses independently, and producing reports and manuscripts. You must be willing to work in a team and enjoy problem-solving, as our studies are generally investigator-initiated and require in-house development of resources.
This is a temporary, grant-funded, full time, benefited position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Perform data quality assurance and quality control, data clean-up, database maintenance procedures in relational databases for research studies.
- Conduct data manipulation, concatenation, merging and other data management procedures to perform data runs.
- Conduct peer-reviewed and grey literature research and provide support in preparing data and documents for grant applications and manuscripts in close collaboration with investigators.
- Perform data analyses independently, in close collaboration with team
- Initiate and assist with manuscript preparation
- Perform other related duties as required, including coverage for other staff on our team.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Troubleshoot IT issues, act as back up to IT department, and provide IT backup support to our unit.
- Perform other related duties as required, including coverage for other staff on our team.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Expertise on statistical software applications, particularly STATA
- Ability to create programs, trouble-shoot, and perform data analyses independently and assist others in doing so.
- Ability to handle a variety of tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
- Interest and ability to learn new technologies and to cross-train to support other staff duties.
- Strong verbal and writing communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Microsoft Access programming, proficiency in Visual Basic and SQL
- Ability to design and maintain relational databases.
- Sensitivity to and experience working with diverse racial/ethnic communities and work experience and interest in HIV/AIDS.
Education/Experience
- Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics or in related field
Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Experience with clinical trials research and/or healthcare settings.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to the protection of human subjects and confidentiality.
- Experience with report writing and knowledge of grant application procedures and IRB submissions, renewals, and revisions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand Frequently
Walk Frequently
Sit Frequently
Handling / Fingering Occasionally
Reach Outward Occasionally
Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally
Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
See Constantly
Taste/ Smell Not Applicable
WORK ENVIRONMENT
General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled
Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.
All qualified applicants will be considered for this position in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Please apply at the following URL: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/PUB1001PUBH/JobBoard/6705aa07-0bcb-4660-ad1b-2fda952becc7/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=b1644fcd-fbea-4264-a58b-38d6b5d971b5
EEOC STATEMENT
It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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