Research Data Analyst Associate
Northwestern University’s Impact Institute conducts research on the health of LGBTQ populations, aiming to improve lives through data-driven strategies. The Research Data Analyst Associate will support the RADAR project by designing data management strategies and ensuring data quality for research related to LGBTQ individuals.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the design, testing, and maintenance of data collection instruments, participant tracking tools, and electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap)
- Carrying out ongoing data quality assurance procedures, including data cleaning, validation, codebook development, and documentation of data irregularities or protocol deviations
- Performing secure data storage, organization, and retrieval processes consistent with institutional and federal compliance requirements (including de-identification, data transfer protocols, and controlled-access procedures)
- Supporting the establishment, maintenance, and sharing of research datasets for internal project use and for external collaborators, including preparation of well-documented, analysis-ready datasets
- Collaborating with investigators and analysts to generate summary statistics or descriptive reports that inform study operations and manuscript development
- Contributing to research dissemination through preparation of figures, tables, technical summaries, and methodological documentation for manuscripts, presentations, and grant reports
- Participating in regular team meetings and contributing to the development and refinement of data-related workflows, standard operating procedures, and best practices for longitudinal cohort research
- Partners with clients to define requirements based on business objectives
- Develop standardized templates, policies, and procedures for internal and external reporting
- Designs and prepares documentation for qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- Completes a variety of statistical analyses using appropriate data and software
- Merges data from multiple sources in preparation for analysis
- Interprets results of analyses for use in reports and presentations
- Completes data cleaning and organizes data files for analysis
- Reviews data and Identifies quality issues
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills
- Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience
- Good time management skills; efficient and resourceful in problem-solving; able to prioritize tasks
- Ability to interact sensitively, effectively, and professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated experience using one or more statistical/programming software such as SPSS, SAS or R
- Demonstrated experience programming surveys using computer assisted self-interviewing technology
- One year of experience in research-related programming, data management and statistical data processing
- Previous experience working in a biomedical, social science, or health science research field
- Self-driven with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and guidance
- Willingness to expand technical skills
- Experience with REDCap for data collection
- Technical proficiency with SAS
Benefits
- Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
- Retirement benefits
- Tuition discounts
- Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
- Employee career development
- Variety of tools and resources for professional development
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