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How much do research informatics jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for research informatics in Arizona is $79,778.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,300.00 and $93,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is research informatics?

A Research Informatics job involves managing and analyzing research data using computational tools and informatics systems. Professionals in this field support scientific discovery by developing databases, workflows, and software solutions to organize and interpret complex datasets. They work closely with researchers to streamline data collection, ensure data integrity, and facilitate reproducibility. This role is common in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and academia, where large-scale data analysis is essential for advancing knowledge and innovation. Strong skills in data management, programming, and domain-specific expertise are often required.

What does a research informatics professional do?

A Research Informatics professional is typically responsible for managing research data, developing and maintaining databases, and ensuring data quality and integrity throughout the research process. Daily tasks often include collaborating with scientists and research staff to design data collection workflows, analyzing or visualizing large datasets, and troubleshooting informatics systems to support ongoing studies. Other duties may involve documentation for data governance, training team members on informatics tools, and staying updated on emerging technologies relevant to biomedical research. This role is integral to facilitating efficient, accurate, and compliant research operations, bridging the gap between IT and scientific teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in research informatics?

To thrive as a Research Informatics professional, you need a strong background in data analysis, database management, and biomedical or clinical research, typically supported by a degree in informatics, computer science, or a related scientific discipline. Familiarity with tools such as SQL, Python, R, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and data visualization platforms is highly valued, and certifications in data management or informatics can be advantageous. Effective communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities distinguish top performers in this field. These skills ensure the reliable management and interpretation of complex research data, supporting scientific discovery and compliance with regulatory standards.

What research informatics jobs make the most money?

Research informatics roles such as senior bioinformatics scientists, data managers, and lead informatics analysts tend to have the highest salaries, often exceeding six figures, especially with advanced skills in programming, data analysis, and experience with electronic health records or genomic data. Higher compensation is typically associated with specialized expertise, certifications, and leadership responsibilities in healthcare or research institutions.

What are popular job titles related to Research Informatics jobs in Arizona?

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Infographic showing various Research Informatics job openings in Arizona as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,778 per year, or $38.4 per hour.

Informatics Analyst

Tucson, AZ โ€ข On-site

CODAC HEALTH RECOVERY & WELLNESS INC
Health Care and Social Assistanceย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Summary
Under limited supervision, evaluates and reports information related to the business. Runs queries, organizes data, performs analysis and generates useful information. Assists the business operations of the organization as and where needed to complete duties, special projects, etc. Monitors and maintains status of Business Operations contract deliverables to ensure compliance. Performs special process function audits as directed, reports finding and proposes solutions for improvements. Perform in-depth and precise investigations and document future-state reporting specifications and application reporting functionality. Knowledge of relevant business systems, as well as an understanding of policies, procedures, and constraints.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Act as an agent of change to help promote organization adoption of EHR and workflow to optimize patient safety and experience
  • Advises and supports editorial and production staff regarding use and maintenance of the integrity, consistency, and applicability of databases and related software tools.
    Assists and collaborates with the Finance, Billing, QM, vendors, partners and other Departments as and where needed to complete duties, special projects, clinical quality and other metrics
  • Extracts data from multiple sources and creates integrated analytic datasets and creates reports and studies to address business and research questions
  • Interprets, modifies, analyzes and designs clinical systems, data and information
  • Leverage knowledge and expertise of healthcare metrics to develop and implement dashboards and reports for business systems utilizing analysis tools.
  • Assist in troubleshooting clinical systems
  • Tracks, monitors and implements improvement actions for department projects and evaluates the success of such actions.
  • Performs highly-complex quality assurance testing, designs and runs SQL (Structured Query Language) queries for enhanced and clinical data access
  • Prepares periodic grant and program expenditure and statistical information reporting
  • Reconciles patient data from outside sources to resolve discrepancies
  • Supports maintenance of organization databases, employing state-of-the-art technology and industry best practices to maintain the integrity, consistency, version control, database documentation and applicability of the organization.
  • Performs other related duties in accordance with agency growth and changes.
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Informatics Analyst
Education:
  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in Computer Science, Informatics, or related filed OR;
  • 3 years equivalent experience in designing and developing reports, data analysis and problem solving AND;
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelorโ€™s program in MIS, Informatics, Computer Science, or related field.
Skills:
  • Advanced experience with SQL, required
  • Experience with NextGen (Electronic Health Record), preferred
  • Experience with storing, retrieving, and querying data in a database.
  • Experience in the different phases of software development and in using development standards, processes, and tools.
  • Develop MS SQL stored procedures, scripting and report writing and knowledge of the NextGen development environment preferred.
  • Design and development of reports, data analysis and problem solving in electronic healthcare records, clinical healthcare experience, or combination of the above.