Northwestern University · 15 hours ago
Research Data Analyst, Pulmonary
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $98K/yr
2+ years expNorthwestern University is seeking a Research Data Analyst to provide expertise in data management, quality assurance, analysis, and reporting. The role involves establishing data accuracy, performing data analysis using statistical techniques, and assisting in the preparation of decision support reports for both internal and external customers.
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Responsibilities
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
Discuss findings with senior management
Develop queries and quality metrics
Interprets results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to more complex statistical analysis
Manages complex databases
Completes data cleaning and organizes data files for analysis
Reviews data and identifies quality issues
Presents findings in an appropriate manner
Provides work direction and/or supervises staff such as team members, subordinates, contractors, vendors, students, etc
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
2 years data analysis/report writing or similar experience required
High Performance Computing (HPC)
Linux Operating System
Mac OS X Operating System
Microsoft Exchange
Microsoft Lync
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook)
Microsoft SharePoint
SQL/MySQL/Postgres
JavaScript
Python
Shell Scripting
critical thinking
data mining
data modeling
Debugging
decision making
judgment
metadata creation and management
problem solving
agile environment
Code documentation
collaboration and teamwork
facilitate collaboration
functional documentation
iterative & incremental development
organizational skills
planning
Scrum project framework
workflow development & documentation
write proposals and project charters
Preferred
Action oriented - Willing or likely to take practical action to deal with a problem or situation
Coachability - Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement
Collaboration - Facilitates open and effective communication, cooperation and teamwork within and outside of one's own team
Collegiality - Helpful, respectful, approachable; builds strong working relationships and a positive work environment
Initiative - Exhibits energy and desire to achieve; sets ambitious goals and acts decisively; takes action that no one has requested to improve or enhance job results and avoid problems
Meets deadlines - Displays consistency and success in adhering to deadlines
Multi-tasking - Demonstrates ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Organization - Plans, organizes and schedules in an efficient, productive manner; anticipates contingencies and pays attention to detail
Benefits
Health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Flexible work arrangements
Quality, affordable childcare
Senior/adult care
Career development
Professional potential
Formal education
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.
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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