Epidemiology Research & Data Analyst at National Jewish Health – Denver, Colorado

National Jewish Health is seeking an Epidemiology Research & Data Analyst to join our team of occupational lung disease researchers in the Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS). The candidate selected for this role will be detail-oriented, coachable, and highly motivated. We are particularly eager to find someone who has experience with database management and statistical analysis.

The Epidemiology Research & Data Analyst will work with the Center for Deployment-Related Lung Disease and Miners Clinic programs. Major job duties include assisting with the design and conduct of epidemiologic and clinical studies, including systematic reviews; building and maintaining REDCap (and other) databases; performing statistical analysis (using SAS and/or R); and assisting with grant reporting requirements and institutional review board submissions.

Our team invests in training our researchers so that they become highly skilled at multiple tasks. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work both independently and as an integral member of a team.

As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, National Jewish Health is pioneering a new era of preventive and personalized medicine. By combining our efforts in comprehensive care, academic education and ground-breaking research, we're able to develop approaches to care and treatment that help our patients live more productive lives.

Position Summary
To plan and implement epidemiologic and clinical research projects and to assist in data analysis and manuscript preparation.

Essential Duties

1. Assists in design and execution of epidemiologic and clinical studies as well as systematic reviews; implements the design through questionnaires and other data collection instruments.
2. Builds, maintains, and performs quality control for epidemiologic and clinical databases. Proficiency with REDCap is a plus.
3. Performs statistical analyses and is confident coding in R or SAS; and assists in interpretation of data and manuscript preparation.
4. Assists with grant reporting requirements, including summarizing program impacts through data and written summaries. Assists with regulatory components, including institutional review board submissions.
5. Assists with multi-site/multi-institution studies/programs, including research subject recruitment, interviewing, regular reporting to coordinating institution, and managing the acquisition of data.
6. Functions as a team member of the Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences.

Competencies

1. Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
2. Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
3. Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
4. Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
None

Travel
Occasional travel may occur for professional meetings and to meet program goals.

Core Values

1. Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
2. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
3. Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
4. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
5. Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
6. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
7. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
8. Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: M.S. or M.P.H. in Epidemiology, or related field required.
2. Work Experience: A minimum of one (1) year in epidemiology-related work and/or clinical trials experience, including participation in all aspects of research projects, from proposal and budget preparation, data collection, handling and analysis to manuscript preparation. Administration and coordination of multiple research projects and tasks preferred.
3. Special Training, Certification or Licensure: None

Salary Range: $77,572.56 - $102,583.71

Benefits
At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.