Data Analyst

Rutgers University, through the Department of Psychiatry at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, is hiring a Data Analyst to support investigator-led research. This hybrid role in New Brunswick, NJ focuses on data management and statistical analysis across studies related to alcohol use, drug use, and health outcomes, including clinical trial, medical record, and other substance use or health datasets.

Working closely with project investigators and a team that includes a PhD-level biostatistician, you will help ensure data are valid, analyses are well-documented, and study findings are communicated through tables, figures, charts, and manuscript-ready materials.

What you’ll do

• Prepare datasets and provide supporting documentation to enable statistical analysis.
• Design tests and processes to assess data validity and the integrity of analysis results, using appropriate data management and methodological techniques for the data structure and research questions.
• Carry out modeling and statistical analyses in collaboration with the project principal investigator and the project’s biostatistician, including descriptive and multivariable statistical analyses.
• Perform analyses using clinical, medical record, and observational data drawn from multiple grant-funded studies covering alcohol/drug use and health outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff and faculty to evaluate and interpret findings, and produce data summaries in tables, figures, and charts.
• Write code in R, SAS, or similar tools for data preparation, management, analytic file creation, statistical analysis, and generation of graphs and tables for manuscript reporting.
• Attend regular investigator meetings to review progress and support study presentations, including drafting methods and results sections for peer-review manuscripts as a co-author with investigator involvement.

Required qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel and Word.
• Ability to program, manage data, and conduct statistical analyses.
• Demonstrated data management skills, including experience preparing data for analysis.
• Strong foundation in statistical theory and application, along with willingness to learn and apply new methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing/editing and technical writing to document database structure and content.
• Highly motivated, organized, autonomous working style with strong multi-tasking and recordkeeping.
• Experience working with a team and ability to thrive in a team environment.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Familiarity with REDCap or Qualtrics.
• Experience with survey data, medical record data, clinical trial outcome data, and/or administrative claims data.
• Skills and knowledge in machine learning and natural language processing preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to work with the processes and technologies associated with large datasets.

Tools and technologies

• Microsoft Office, Excel, Word
• R, SAS
• REDCap
• Qualtrics

Location, status, and pay

• Location: New Brunswick, NJ (hybrid)
• Position status: Full Time
• Standard hours: 37.50
• Job category: Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
• FLSA: Exempt
• Grade: 26S
• Salary range: USD 74,332 to 106,121 per year (minimum 74,332; mid-range 89,311; maximum 106,121)

Hybrid work arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, the position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, may change or be discontinued, and are contingent on approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Additional employment details

• Terms of appointment: Staff - 12 month
• Position pension eligibility: ABP
• Union description: HPAE 5094
• Payroll designation: PeopleSoft
• Posting number: 26ST1483
• Regional campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
• Home location campus: Downtown New Brunswick
• City/State: New Brunswick, NJ

Education and experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field plus three (3) years of experience in the area of design and analysis of data in academia, government, or industrial setting. Equivalent education, experience, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Required application materials

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Immunization requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require proof of vaccination against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season unless a medical or religious exemption has been granted. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Candidates should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply. Failure to provide required vaccine proof or obtain an exemption may result in rescission of the offer or disciplinary action up to and including termination.