Northwestern University · 15 hours ago
Research Data Analyst Associate
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $50K/yrNorthwestern University is seeking a Research Data Analyst Associate to work within the MED-Radiation Oncology department. The role involves utilizing various datasets to perform data analysis, develop business solutions, and generate reports in collaboration with physicians and researchers.
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Responsibilities
Partners with clients define requirements based on research objectives
Designs and prepares documentation for qualitative and quantitative data analysis
Merges data from multiple sources in preparation for analysis
Interprets results of analyses for use in reports and presentations
Develops queries, quality metrics, and reporting tools for the Northwestern Medicine campus
Reviews data and Identifies quality issues
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Expert Level SQL skills
Infrastructure SQL/MySQL/Postgres
Compliance HIPAA
IRB
Analytical critical thinking
data modeling
database design/ data structure
decision making
problem solving
Troubleshooting
Project collaboration and teamwork
organizational skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, management, staff, and other customers
Demonstrated customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving customer issues
Ability to effectively handle challenging situations
Ability to balance multiple priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Experience with medical data
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services tools is preferred, however other relevant experience will be considered
Previous experience in a health system and/or oncology is preferred
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
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
Founded in 1851
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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