Data Analyst

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analyses for an NIH-funded study focused on hormone therapy use in patients with premature or early menopause.
• Manage large healthcare databases and perform rigorous analysis using advanced analytical and programming methods.
• Maintain study datasets, documentation, and data dictionaries to ensure quality, integrity, and version control.
• Summarize and interpret findings by producing results tables, figures, listings, and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Support scientific dissemination by assisting with the preparation of abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for publication.
• Perform health services research data collection, including medical chart abstraction, participant recruitment, and administering questionnaires or focus groups.
• Conduct analysis of both qualitative and quantitative research data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, data science, applied mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in data analysis.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical programming languages such as SAS, R, Stata, or Python.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to apply statistical methods to complex datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet strict deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 3 years of experience in an academic or research setting.
• Experience working with healthcare, clinical, or administrative datasets.
• Experience applying advanced analytical techniques, including machine learning methods.
• Experience with survey research and mixed-methods research (quantitative and qualitative).
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

About the Company

Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) provides global leadership in scientific research, health and medical education, and patient care. The Division of Gynecologic Oncology within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology conducts cutting-edge research to improve patient outcomes and advance medical knowledge.