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# Research Data Analyst Associate, Infectious Disease

- **Company:** Northwestern University
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $56,782.0 - $79,850.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Outlook, Data Cleansing, Data Files, Data Mining, Data Structures, Database Design, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Simple Data Format, Storage Technologies
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/85664931/1

## About the Role

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience

Infrastructure

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

Microsoft Exchange

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook)

Microsoft SharePoint

Storage hardware

Windows Operating System

Other: REDCap

Certification/Licensure

SQL Server

Analytical

critical thinking

database design/ data structure

Troubleshooting

Project

organizational skills

workflow development & documentation

## Description

Utilizes multiple quantitative and qualitative datasets from a variety of sources and interprets results using various techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining. Assists in the design, development and implementation of business solutions partnering with clients to identify analytical requirements. Compiles reports, charts, and tables based on established statistical methods.

Specific Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning

 * Partners with clients to define requirements based on business objectives.

Administration

 * Develop standardized templates, policies, and procedures for internal and external reporting.
 * Designs and prepares documentation for qualitative and quantitative data analysis.

Development

 * Completes a variety of statistical analyses using appropriate data and software
 * Merges data from multiple sources in preparation for analysis.
 * Interprets results of analyses for use in reports and presentations

Performance

 * Completes data cleaning and organizes data files for analysis.
 * Reviews data and Identifies quality issues

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.


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