Data Analyst

Position Summary:
The Research Analyst will assist in the development and maintenance of analytic datasets, incorporating data from multiple sources including prospective cohort study data, clinical trials, and qualitative data. The Research Analyst will develop and implement study designs while maintaining data quality assurance procedures to ensure validity and reliability of study results. The Research analyst is critical to execute our nationally federally funded and non-sponsored qualitative and mixed-methods research. A Research Analyst that specializes in qualitative research will work mostly with primary data collected through large multi-site studies and clinical trials in support of NIH and DoD funded research.

Position Summary:

• Write detailed documentation/specifications for analysis data sets and related files.
• Administered analyze survey data
• Perform qualitative data analysis including coding of interview/focus group transcripts
• Moderate focus groups and conduct interviews.
• Identify qualitative research priorities and design qualitative research plans relevant to the scope of the research program needs.
• Perform analysis for qualitative research and document analysis using NVivo and/or Dedoose, Max QDA, etc.)
• Participate and support qualitative coding training courses for research staff as required and/or needed.
• Conduct literature searches as needed using PubMed and other literature databases

• Perform other duties as required by Directors/PI to support research study development

Minimum Qualifications:
Previous experience with qualitative research methods and analytical software (preferred NViVo)
Masters Degree, 1 year or more of experience conducting qualitative research.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience conducting interviews and moderating focus groups.
Experience developing and executing research protocols.
Experience with academic writing for publication and grant application purposes.
Ability to critically analyze and present research studies to scientific audiences, including transplant professionals.
Strong organizational, communication, problem solving, and writing skills.
Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.
Strong time management and ability to manage a remote work environment.
Knowledge of organ transplant databases and organizations (i.e. the National Kidney Registry).
Knowledge about basic concepts related to the operation of the national transplant system