Research Data Analyst

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

. Assist researchers and study staff in analyzing and managing complex health research data.

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeSioux Falls • South Dakota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,240 - $87,360 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex health research data, including data wrangling, quality control, and statistical programming. Proficient in building and maintaining research databases while ensuring data integrity and effective communication with research teams.

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Statistical Programming Using RDatabase Building and ManagementData Wrangling and Quality ControlData Visualization for PublicationsScientific Research Experience

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Hard Skills

Statistical ProgrammingData AnalysisData ManagementData Collection ProcessesData IntegrityMetadata ManagementData Dictionary CreationData ArchivingQuality Control ProcessesBasic Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationConfidentiality Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

REDCap Electronic Data Capture SystemRSASSPSSPython

Industry Keywords

Health ResearchResearch DatabasesData VisualizationStatistical AnalysisScientific Research

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist researchers and study staff in analyzing and managing complex health research data.
Define research findings and outcomes.
Build and maintain research databases.
Perform data wrangling, organization, quality control, and basic data analysis.
Define data collection processes and manage large, complex datasets.
Develop best practices for data collection and management with researchers and study staff.
Conduct data quality and control processes and monitor progress toward research goals.
Build and manage complex research databases, including metadata and data dictionaries.
Assist in creating case report forms and defining data collection processes.
Document research data management best practices.
Archive data and projects, including metadata and study documents.
Use data visualization to prepare figures, tables, and results for journal publications, reports, and presentations.
Communicate data management concepts to researchers and study staff.
Consult with researchers and study staff throughout the study process.
Ensure data integrity and reproducibility.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Science, Mathematics, Statistics or Data Science program.
Scientific research experience.
Statistical programming using R, SAS, SPSS, Python, etc.
Database building and management.
Ability to work the specified hours.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
Ability to communicate effectively with others and hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Ability to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.
Preferred: Master's Science, Mathematics, Statistics or Data Science program.
Preferred: Consulting, statistical analysis, other programming languages, and/or REDCap electronic data capture system.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Compliance with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.

Benefits

Comp & perks

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities, subject to the stated conditions.