Cancer Research Assistant Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) invites applications for a Cancer Research Data Analyst I to join our Research department. This position is a full-time opportunity based out of our regional office located in Washington D.C. with a hybrid work model.

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is comprised of more than 1,700 Permanente physicians and nearly 300 staff professionals who come together to make a positive impact on the health and lives of more than 800,000 members in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

Reporting to a Director, Research Analytics and Data Development, the Research Data Analyst I will collaborate with investigators on study design and methodologies, build and merge data from multiple sources to create analytical datasets, validate and troubleshoot results, and assist research scientists and clients in identifying key priorities based on data insights.

You can expect to:

• Serve as a project data analyst for multiple research studies, providing analytic support and contributing to the development of data solutions.
• Collaborate with investigators and research scientists to clarify data assumptions, troubleshoot issues, and guide analyses.
• Extract, manipulate, and merge large datasets from diverse sources; create analytical datasets using SAS, SQL, and related tools.
• Perform programming, data management, macros, quality control, and reporting to ensure accuracy and integrity of research data.
• Communicate findings clearly in written reports and oral presentations for internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Apply principles of research ethics and maintain compliance with federal, state, and KP regulations, ensuring patient data security and confidentiality.

What is required:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, biostatistics, or related field is required; master’s degree is preferred
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience designing, developing, implementing, and managing research databases using SQL and SAS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large and complex datasets
• Proven project management, organizational, and communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, meaningful reports and presentations
• Collaborative team player with experience supporting multidisciplinary research teams
• Must be able to commute to the Washington D.C. office as needed.
• Candidates must either currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area
• Must provide documentation of the Covid vaccine 2-dose series (or J&J 1-dose) prior to October 1, 2023, or documentation for 1-dose of the most current Covid vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) as a condition of employment; Must provide documentation for the influenza vaccine as a condition of employment

Competitive Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and families effective on the first day of employment
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, plus maternity and parental leave
• Pension plan, and 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Education reimbursement

The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $70,551.25 to $88,189.06, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, MAPMG offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package.

MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our physicians and staff. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare.

External hires must pass a background check and drug screening.