University of Illinois Chicago · 4 days ago
Research Specialist (Hourly) - Cancer Center
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$40/hr - $45/hr
3+ years expThe University of Illinois Chicago is a leading urban public research university, and they are seeking a Research Specialist to contribute to the design and delivery of research projects in the Oncology Bioinformatics department. This role involves developing and applying innovative analytical approaches in cancer data management and collaborating with stakeholders to execute data analyses and disseminate findings.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Oversee data from various sources, such as databases, spreadsheets, or external systems, and ensuring its accuracy and completeness. This involves cleaning, organizing, and transforming the data into a suitable format for analysis
Employ statistical techniques, data mining, and data visualization tools to analyze large datasets. Identifying patterns, trends, and correlations within the data to extract actionable insights and make recommendations
Create and generate reports, dashboards, and visualizations to present the analyzed data in a clear and concise manner
Communicate findings to stakeholders, including management, departments, or clients, to support decision-making processes
Develop and implement data models, structures, and architectures to facilitate efficient data storage, retrieval, and analysis
Ensure data quality by implementing data validation processes, resolving data inconsistencies, and maintaining data integrity throughout the organization
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required
A minimum of 3 years related research experience
Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods
Preferred
Master's degree in social science preferred
Company
University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is Chicago's largest university with more than 33,000 students, 12,000 employees, 16 colleges and a major public medical center.
10001+ employees
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