Research Data Analyst

In this role, you will support health research teams by assisting with the analysis and management of complex research data. Responsibilities include building and maintaining research databases, performing data quality work, and supporting analysis and visualization efforts that contribute to publications and presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate on data quality and control activities, including monitoring progress to help meet research goals.
• Build and manage complex research databases, creating structures that include metadata and appropriate data dictionaries.
• Assist in developing case report forms (CRFs) and defining data collection processes.
• Create documentation that explains research data management best practices used in reports, processes, and analyses.
• Archive data and projects, including metadata and study documents.
• Use data visualization to prepare quality figures, tables, and results summarizing study data for journal publications, reports, and presentations.
• Communicate data management concepts to researchers and study staff across different levels and backgrounds.
• Consult with researchers and study staff to support proper data collection and management methods throughout the study lifecycle.
• Demonstrate accountability by ensuring data integrity and reproducibility across all activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science program focused on Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science (or related).
• Experience with scientific research, statistical programming (R, SAS, SPSS, Python, etc.), and database building and management.

Technical Skills

• R
• SAS
• SPSS
• Python
• REDCap

Preferred Background

• Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science (or related).
• Experience in consulting, statistical analysis, other programming languages, and/or the REDCap electronic data capture system.

Work Location

Sioux Falls, SD (onsite). This position can also be based out of Sioux Falls, Pierre, OR Rapid City.

Compensation

USD 58,240 - 87,360 per year.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.

Position Expectations and Standards

• Apply Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles in daily work to serve patients, their families, and the community.
• Promote Avera values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE).
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members to maintain a productive and efficient setting.
• Comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including those associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA where applicable.