Scientific data analyst

Brief Description

At Vitalant, we’re dedicated to advancing the science of blood and saving lives through innovation. As a Scientific Data and Informatics Analyst with the Vitalant Research Institute, you’ll play a key role in supporting groundbreaking laboratory, epidemiological, and clinical research that drives better outcomes for patients and communities. In this role, you’ll design and implement data acquisition tools, databases, and analytics, while providing expertise in database structure, quality control, software and hardware needs, and operational performance across multiple research projects.

As the Scientific Data and Informatics Analyst, you’ll get to:

• Oversee and manage resources across multiple projects and support activities
• Delegate tasks to staff to ensure project deliverables are met
• Identify and resolve project team issues and conflicts
• Lead or assist with data analysis efforts
• Ensure compliance with software development life cycle processes and recommend improvements as needed
  
  

Requirements

Knowledge/ Education

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• Master’s degree in computer or data science, management information systems, informatics, or related discipline preferred.
• Working knowledge of database systems, SQL and data analysis tools such asSAS, Stata, or R, data mapping and reporting tools (GIS, PowerBI, Tableau,etc.) required.
• Knowledge of programming languages, relational database structures, dimensional data modeling and data warehouse support required.
• Familiarity with the R and Python data science ecosystems, especially the tidyverse suite, SciPy, NumPy and pandas preferred.
• Understanding of scientific data needs preferred.
• Knowledge of quantitative analyses, statistics, or epidemiology preferred.
  
  

Licenses/ Certifications

• Certified data professional (CDP) preferred.
• Project management professional (PMP) preferred.
• Oracle certified professional (OCP) preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Two years of experience required.
• Three years of experience in a research setting preferred.
• Two years of experience in academic/scientific environment preferred.
  
  

Skills/ Abilities

• Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have analytical, statistical, personal organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and participate as an active team member.
• Ability to think strategically, synthesizes complex business and financial data, and develops innovative solutions.
• Must have good customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Able to organize, prioritize, and execute a variable workload and multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management to provide consistent high levels of customer service.
• Effective oral and written business communication skills.
  
  

Summary

About Us

The Vitalant Research Institute (VRI) is dedicated to advancing blood safety world-wide through scientific research, education and the promotion of evidence-based policies.

VRI, an integral part of Vitalant, is the premier transfusion medicine research institute in the US focused on scientific and policy advances relevant to transfusion therapy and blood product availability, with particular focus on mechanisms underlying and prevention of infectious and immunological complications of transfusions. VRI contributes to and engages other Vitalant divisions in research, policy development and application of new practices.

Vitalant is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. We create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request.

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Please note: Vitalant does not currently hire individuals who reside in the following states — Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah, and Vermont.