Programmer Analyst Trainee Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA

Job Function Summary:

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

Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research professional with a full understanding of in-depth statistical analyses and / or research software programming techniques. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

The position functions as a statistical analyst for the UCSF Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine supporting divisional principal investigators. The research data analyst will primarily be responsible for developing and conducting complex statistical analyses and providing database development and management.

The current position is specifically tailored to work on exposure-related lung diseases. The lung is constantly exposed to various environmental pollutants, allergens, and toxins, which interact with airways and alveoli and result in inflammation, injury, and disease. The specific laboratory that houses this position is focused on the paradigm that respiratory exposures to pollutants and toxicants contribute to development and progression of chronic lung diseases, and may further yield systemic effects well beyond lungs. Under this paradigm, the research activities have focused on understanding the physiologic and immunologic mechanisms via which environmental exposures contribute to chronic lung diseases and how knowledge of these mechanisms could be translated to ways to better define, prognosticate, and manage disease burden at both individual and societal levels.

The analyst will use skills as an experienced research professional with an in-depth understanding of biostatistics and research software programming techniques to oversee and conduct the statistical component of new and ongoing protocols. The analyst will work closely with research team members (e.g., principal investigators, research managers, trainees, CRCs, etc.) to support the conduct of the research.

The individual will help manage, analyze, interpret, and report on statistical findings. Specifically, the individual will conduct complex statistical analyses and prepare findings for presentation at professional meeting and publication in medical journals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Three or more years of experience performing complex statistical analysis
• Thorough knowledge of research function
• Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis and systems programming, biostatistics and informatics
• Thorough skills in analysis and consultation
• Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing

• Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations

• Expertise with R, STATA, PRISM, Microsoft Office 
• Graphic design experience- ability to create presentations and publications (briefs, dashboards)using software such as Publisher

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related area
• Familiarity with cardiopulmonary physiology and lung and heart function measurements
• Skills in project management

% of timeEssential Function (Yes/No)Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)30Yes

Plans long-term statistical studies, including the preparation of proposals, design of survey instruments and determining sampling procedures.

• oversee and conduct the statistical component of new and ongoing protocols.

• work closely with research team members (e.g., principal investigators, research managers, trainees, CRCs, etc.) to support the conduct of the research.

20Yes

Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes the collection of information and data; recommends statistical approaches, trends, sources and uses

• help manage, analyze, interpret, and report on statistical findings

15Yes

Prepares data for presentation

• Conduct complex statistical analyses and prepare findings for presentation at professional meeting and publication in medical journals.

5 Identifies multivariate strategies5 Prepares reports of studies for internal validation and cross validation studies5 Analyzes the interrelationships of data and defines logical aspects of data sets5 Develops systems for organizing data to analyze, identify and report trends5 

Manages database of research data for projects

• obtain solutions and manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities.

5 Reviews new software instruments and potential effects on statistical testing. May make programming modifications.5 Keeps abreast of technical advances in storage, documentation and dissemination of computerized data100%