Research Data Analyst - HDFCCC

• Involves gathering, analyzing, and interpreting a wide variety of research data.
• Designs and conducts research including selecting data samples, developing
• research instruments, analyzing collected information according to established
• statistical methods, and developing recommendations based on research findings.
• Prepares reports, charts, tables, and other visual aids to interpret and
• communicate data and results.

Generic Scope

• Entry-level professional with limited prior experience; learns to use
• professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works
• on assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment
• and decision making. Employees at this level are expected to acquire the skills
• and knowledge to perform more advanced work following an agreed upon time in
• position, through defined training and development planning.

Custom Scope

• Under direct supervision, the incumbent acquires skills and knowledge of
• professional concepts in research data analysis and works on small projects or
• segments of projects with limited scope and complexity.

• The incumbent performs basic statistical and data analysis and supports the
• collection, preparation, cleaning, and review of research data for analysis and
• inclusion in reports.

• The incumbent assists with report preparation and data analysis for internal
• constituents and supports the evaluation and research of data reporting
• products. The position uses data visualization and reporting tools such as
• Tableau, Jaspersoft, Power BI, and other relevant platforms, with an expectation
• of developing proficiency in tools appropriate to assigned projects and
• reporting needs.

• The position requires familiarity with SQL and data platforms such as Snowflake,
• Oracle, SQL Server, or similar systems, as well as familiarity with scripting
• and analytical tools such as Python, R, or comparable technologies. The
• incumbent applies foundational technical and analytical skills while continuing
• to develop knowledge of data analysis, reporting, visualization, and related
• tools under direct supervision.

Department Overview

• The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (HDFCCC) is the only
• cancer center in the Bay Area to receive the prestigious designation of
• “comprehensive” from the National Cancer Institute. We combine basic science,
• clinical research, epidemiology, cancer control and patient care throughout the
• University of California, San Francisco. Currently, the HDFCCC conducts over 700
• clinical trials across various departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Statistical and Data Analysis

Under direct supervision, performs basic statistical and data analysis.

• Assists with report preparation and data analysis for internal constituents.
• Supports the evaluation and research of data reporting products.
• Develops knowledge in areas of analysis, reporting, visualization, and

related tools under direct supervision.

Research Data Collection and Preparation

• Collects research data and prepare for analysis and inclusion in reports.

Data Visualization and Reporting

• Use visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau, JasperSoft, Power Bi

and others.

• Familiar with tools and ability to learn to use appropriate tools.

Data Cleaning and Review

• Data cleaning and review.

Report Preparation and Analysis

• Assists with report preparation and/or analysis for internal constituents.

Data Reporting Products

• Assists with evaluation and research of data reporting products.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Acquiring knowledge of research function. Acquiring ability to perform

research analysis duties.

• Acquiring statistical analysis, systems programming, and database design

skills to perform research analysis duties.

• Ability to effectively manage time and see assigned parts of projects through

to completion on deadline.

• Basic consultation and communication skills.