Research Data Analyst - Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center

Employment Type:Full time Shift:Day Shift Description:Loyola Medical Center located in the western suburbs and approximately, 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. Easy access from I290 and I55. Our Vision As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life. Hours: • Day Shift- Flexible start time • Full-Time (1.0) FTE • Hybrid Role: Onsite/remote work once fully onboarded and trained • Grant-funded-18-month assignment ***Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position; this position DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program**. About the Role The Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center at Loyola Medicine is seeking a skilled and detail-orientedResearch Data Analystto support its clinical and translational research efforts. The successful candidate will work with a variety of quantitative and qualitative datasets to manage, analyze, and interpret research data. This role is essential to ensuring data quality, developing analysis protocols, and translating complex data into actionable insights that contribute to reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications. This position will work to support within the Department of Radiation Oncology.The Research Data Analyst position will support building a database to collect information from the Varian Ethos and benign radiation oncology treatments. Grant Funded 18 months assignment. Here what you'll do: • Manage, clean, and maintain multiple data sources to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity. • Develop and implement data cleaning and management protocols to support high-quality research outcomes. • Design and build research databases and tools for efficient data entry, storage, and retrieval. • Perform descriptive and inferential statistical analyses using established methodologies. • Utilize statistical software tools (e.g., R, SAS, STATA, SPSS, Python) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, ggplot2) to generate charts, tables, and reports. • Develop and document analysis plans in collaboration with investigators and research staff. • Interpret results and contribute to the preparation of scientific reports, presentations, manuscripts, and grant proposals. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including researchers, clinicians, and administrative staff, to understand project goals and provide data-driven insights. • Support qualitative research efforts as needed, including coding and summarizing data from interviews or focus groups. • Stay informed about best practices in research data management and regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, IRB compliance). Here's what you need: Minimum Requirements • Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree • Relevant Fields: Public Health, Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Medicine, or related disciplines Experience • Minimum: 1–3 years in a research or data analysis role • Preferred Setting: Healthcare or academic environment Computer Skills • Required: • Microsoft Office products • Proficiency in statistical analysis software • Experience with data visualization tools • Preferred: • Aria, EPIC • Statistical design software • Database design and data cleaning techniques • Data quality assurance tools • RedCap Perks & Benefits • Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental) • Competitive Shift Differentials • Daily Pay "NEW" • Career Development • Tuition Reimbursement • Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program • 403(b) with Employer Match • On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) • Referral Rewards • Perks Program Our Promise to You Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve. • We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities • We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position. Pay Range: $35.00 - 45.00 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the rangebutmay vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Trinity Health Benefits Summary Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.