Research Data Analyst 3 Job at UC Irvine in Irvine

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Who We Are: UC Irvine is a public research university with a broad mission in education, research, and service. The Department of Medicine has multiple divisions and engages in patient-centered healthcare, research, and education. For more information, visit www.uci.edu.

Your Role on the Team: The Data Analyst will support UCI’s global TB prevention and implementation science portfolio, focusing on projects such as a cluster-randomized trial of TB preventive therapy delivery to people living with HIV in Uganda. The Data Analyst applies training in epidemiology, biostatistics, or public health to support clinical trial implementation and data management and analytic tasks of moderate complexity, with oversight from senior analysts, biostatisticians, and faculty investigators. This role bridges UC-based investigators, international collaborators, and local study teams by helping to train field staff, monitor compliance with study protocol, maintain data systems, monitor study progress, and support analysis efforts. The Data Analyst will gain hands-on experience with cluster randomized trials and implementation research methods in a global health setting. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across interdisciplinary and international teams.

• Support clinical trial implementation and data management tasks of moderate complexity with oversight from senior analysts, biostatisticians, and faculty investigators.
• Train field staff, monitor compliance with study protocol, and maintain data systems.
• Monitor study progress and support analysis efforts, including experience with cluster randomized trials and implementation research methods in a global health setting.

What It Takes to be Successful

• Working knowledge of research methods and data collection practices.
• Skills in statistical analysis and data management using software such as Stata, R, or SAS.
• Ability to build and maintain databases (e.g., REDCap) and conduct routine data quality checks.
• Ability to clearly document procedures and communicate results in tables, figures, and reports.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently on routine tasks and collaboratively within cross-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in epidemiology, public health, or related area and 3 years of directly relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: experience with cluster-randomized trials; familiarity with global health and implementation science research; knowledge of medical/public health terminology related to tuberculosis and/or HIV; experience with international research collaborators and/or multi-site studies; experience cleaning and analyzing hierarchical or clustered data; exposure to both quantitative and qualitative research methods; master’s degree in epidemiology, public health or related area or equivalent experience/training.

Total Compensation and Benefits: In addition to the salary range, UC Irvine offers a broad benefits package including medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement plans, and other discounts. Details are provided by the university’s compensation and benefits resources.

Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. Applicants must comply with background checks, right to work, vaccination policies, and related requirements. See the official conditions of employment page for full details.

Closing Statement: 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 categories. UCI is committed to a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

Note: This description reflects current requirements and may be updated. Consideration for work authorization sponsorship may apply as per university policy.