Data Analyst

Division of General Internal Medicine (DGIM)

Full Time

77364BR

Job Summary

This Data Analyst of the San Francisco Mammography Registry is responsible for all aspects of data collection, coding, mapping and management of risk factor and breast imaging data from breast imaging facilities in San Francisco Bay Area. The incumbent should have a strong ability to manage and manipulate data using SAS, and perform statistical analysis including frequencies and cross-tabulations, and work with an image database manager to select images for research studies.  Incumbent should also have knowledge of quality control procedures.

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Department Description

The Department of Medicine (DOM), the largest department in the School of Medicine, has close to 600 full- time faculty leading top-notch research, clinical, and education programs. The Department has a decentralized organizational structure across four sites (Parnassus, ZSFG, SFVAHCS and Mt. Zion) and 38 divisions.  Authority and accountability for the Department rests with the Department Chair who heads the Parnassus and Mt. Zion sites, and also directs the Vice Chairs at the ZSFG and SFVAHCS sites.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological science, computational / programming, or related area and one or more years of relevant experience and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Knowledge of data management systems, practices and standards.
• An understanding of database design and data elements in the BCSC data dictionary is essential to be able to map acquired data from various clinical data systems. Quality control and an understanding of how data will be used to address research questions is important to mapping data to the SFMR database and providing data to ancillary studies.
• Skills in SAS with experience manipulating large databases (millions of observations and hundreds of variables). At least 2 years full-time database management and SAS programming experience, including advanced data step programming (Base SAS), SAS macro language, Proc SQL and SAS/ACCESS.
• Experience in working with data in a variety of formats (e.g. SAS, dbf, Filemaker Pro, Access, XML, Excel, Salesforce).
• Excellent organizational, documentation and communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Critical thinking skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• MPH or MS in a related field such as Statistics and five years of health-related research experience with data and biostatistics, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in breast cancer research and understanding of terminology used to conduct breast cancer research with curiosity about science and application of data collected for SFMR.
• Ability to learn and apply probabilistic linkage programs for the matching of registry populations with other data.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

007198 DATA SYS ANL 2

Job Category

Clinical Systems / IT Professionals, Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM