Research Data Analyst (6257U), Berkeley Public Health - #78914

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Departmental Overview

The Forum is a multi-stakeholder initiative focused on advancing the regulatory sciences for the treatment of NAFLD/NASH, PSC, liver fibrosis, HBV, HIV, TAVI, and Ocular Diseases. The Forum brings together experts in transplantation medicine, infectious diseases, virology, immunology, and diagnostics from academia, regulatory agencies, industry, and professional societies to discuss, deliberate, and generate consensus on issues such as disease definitions, standardization of diagnostic approaches, and clinical trial design.

Position Summary

This position will assist with all statistical analysis aspects of research projects under the The Forum for Collaborative Research's Data & Analysis Center (Forum's D&A Center) at the University of California Berkeley (UCB) School of Public Health (SPH). The Center provides a curated repository of clinical data and an innovative set of analytical tools to facilitate answering critical questions of drug safety and efficacy in novel cost-effective ways that will reduce time and cost of drug evaluation while maintaining or enhancing the scientific basis of that evaluation. The Center also works to translate and disseminate new knowledge through convening opportunities to discuss "Innovation in Data Use and Analysis" for Forum stakeholders including, academia, regulatory agencies, industry, patient organizations, and professional societies to share lessons learned and provide opportunities for cross-comparison of analytic approaches and a framework for training in novel analytic approaches in a disease specific context.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 06/25/2025.

Responsibilities

• Plans long-term statistical studies, including the preparation of proposals, design of survey instruments and determining sampling procedures.
• Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes the collection of information and data; recommends statistical approaches, trends, sources and uses.
• Write and edit manuscripts at various stages of development and prepares data for presentation at Forum meetings or scientific conferences worldwide.
• Interprets analyses results using a variety of statistical techniques that may require simple data aggregation via statistical analysis or more complex statistical analysis.
• Clean and analyze data collected from clinical trials. This will include preparing and running code for data cleaning and analysis. Program in SAS or Python.
• Collaborates with Forum stakeholders and with other campus units including Berkeley Research IT to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance pertaining to acceptance of studies that may utilize Forum's data from pooled completed phase 2 and 3 clinical studies.
• Manages several large databases of clinical research data to answer key scientific questions.
• Collaborates with other Forum staff reviews new software instruments and potential effects on statistical testing.
• Participates in development and implementation of data security policies and procedures.
• Maintains records to ensure compliance with clinical data collection, compliance reports, database maintenance, and analyses requests from sponsors and regulators.
• Keeps abreast of technical advances in storage, documentation and dissemination of clinical data.
• May supervise data entry, database management, and research analysis of students, support Forum staff and other statisticians that collaborate on Forum projects.
• Participates in workshops, training, and other professional development opportunities.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of research function.
• Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis and systems programming.
• Thorough skills in analysis and consultation.
• Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.
• Skills in project management.
• Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $95,000.00 - $107,650.00.

• This is a 1-year, full-time (40 hours/week), contract appointment that is eligible for UC benefits with the possibility of extension.
• This is an exempt monthly-paid position.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.
• This position is eligible for up to 100% remote work. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.