Statistical Analyst
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Analysis
Posted on June 20, 2023
Department:MED-Preventive Medicine
Salary/Grade:EXS/8
Job Summary:
Partners with clients to design, develop, implement and maintain business solutions regarding data management and analysis. This includes database administration, data consolidation, data analysis and management reporting. Utilizes software to generate metrics and develops actionable recommendations. Collaborates with various function teams such as marketing, research, and IT to achieve business results.
Specific Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning
- Manages and plans for data/analysis requests and projects.
- Provides consultation to customers on appropriate data management, methodological issues and statistical analyses.
- Reviews reports before presentation to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Develops and maintains documentation of process for quality assurance and reporting methodology
- Develops queries and quality metrics.
- Interprets results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex statistical analysis.
- Determines data structure for local datasets.
- Ensures quality and compliance by reviewing reports
- Manages projects ensuring timelines and deliverables are met and meet expectations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as biostatistics, statistics, public health (with a focus in biostatistics or epidemiology) or related with 4 years of data analysis/report writing or similar experience required; OR appropriate combination of education and experience; OR
- Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as biostatistics, statistics, public health (with a focus in biostatistics or epidemiology) or related with 2 years of data analysis/report writing or similar experience required; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
- Please see information highlighted below.
- Infrastructure
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook)
- Skype
- Programming Languages and Frameworks
- SAS
- Analytical
- Critical thinking
- Data modeling
- Database design/data structure
- Project
- Code documentation
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Facilitate collaboration
- Functional documentation
- Infrastructure
- Clear coding and documentation in R
- Masters in Biostatistics
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We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us athttps://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.htmlto learn more.Professional Growth & Development:
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