Research Data Analyst

Overview

Research Data Analyst

Assist with organizing and analyzing research data, ensuring accuracy and integrity. Perform data entry and prepare basic visualizations and reports using software such as Excel or Tableau. Support team efforts by maintaining datasets, performing quality checks, and documenting processes. Collaborate with senior analysts to learn and implement statistical methods for research projects.

Evaluates business requirements and performs moderately advanced data integration and analysis.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

• Execute intermediate-level data analyses, including regression and multivariate methods, to inform research objectives.
• Proficient in the use of software including REDCap, R, Python, SAS, or SPSS to manipulate data, create visualizations, and generate summaries.
• Write significant portions of research reports and contribute to study designs by advising on data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data aligns with project goals.
• Review business requirements given on assignment or may gather requirements and seek clarification from end users for straightforward analytical tasks.
• Document methods used and analyses performed as necessary.
• Escalate complex issues to senior data analysts or PI for further action.
• Develop moderately advanced analytical and reporting tools.
• Follow standard procedures for analytical and reporting tool development.
• Support reporting and decision-making.
• Integrate data from one or multiple sources into analytical tools.
• Provide technical support on customized analytics and reporting tools.

Work is expected to be done autonomously with overall guidance and direction from leadership.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

The department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

• Research Data Analyst I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
• Research Data Analyst II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
• Research Data Analyst III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
• Research Data Analyst IV: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
• Research Data Analyst V: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.

Masters degree preferred.
High level of experience in observational research, clinical trials, and data visualization.

• Requisition Number: PRN
  44100B
• Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
• Work Schedule
  
  Summary:
  
  Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 Exact schedule TBD
• Department: 00220 - Anesthesiology
• Location: Campus
• Pay Rate Range: 30, DOE
• Close Date: 3/31/2026
• Open Until Filled
• To apply: See posting on the University of Utah Careers site