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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAS Data Analyst I or II - Health Data Research - **Company:** National Opinion Research Center - NORC - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $62,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Health Informatics, Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Files, Data Systems, Document-Oriented Databases, Python (Programming Language), SAS (Software), Data Processing, Macros, Information Technology, Data Management, Software Coding - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88446060/1 ## About the Role For this role, proficiency in SAS is a requirement. Experience with R or Python is welcome but not essential. Prior work with healthcare or administrative claims data is preferred, and strong documentation practices are important., * Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: quantitative social sciences, public health, statistics, biostatistics, health informatics, math, data science, or computer science, or related field required. * Proficiency with data management and data processing. * 0-2 years' experience in positions of increasing responsibility, preferably working with large data sets, and conducting statistical/analytic programming (internships included). * Strong foundation in areas of statistics, mathematics, and data science. * Proficient coding skills in SAS are required, including experience with SAS macros * Additional experience with R or Python is welcome but not essential. * Prior work with healthcare or administrative claims data is preferred. * Strong skills in problem solving and quantitative analysis are required. Able to organize and prioritize work assignments to meet project needs. * Outstanding interpersonal and critical reasoning skills. * Proficiency with MS Office software. ## Description NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking a qualified Data Analyst I or II (we are open to hiring at either level) to join the Health Sciences Department to support hospital discharge data processing across states and harmonizing and packaging files into a uniform format. At NORC, Data Analysts are early career team members who train and work with our senior Research Scientists, Statisticians, and Data Scientists to perform tasks such as data processing, quality assurance, analysis, and dissemination. As part of their data processing responsibilities, Data Analysts import, clean, standardize, transform, and validate data sets. They also research and document data procedures and support the investigation of data problems. They may identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in data sets, and help prepare data presentations and reports, including developing charts, graphs, and tables. In addition, the Data Analyst may assist in data collection and harmonization from primary or secondary data sources (e.g., administrative records, commercial data, social media data), preparing data files for delivery, and the maintenance of databases, data systems, and their relevant metadata/dictionaries. The Data Analyst is expected to work collaboratively in a team environment., * Collaborate with researchers, statisticians, data scientists, technology experts, and subject matter experts to implement and improve data management, processing, and analysis activities. * Develop programs and scripts for data cleaning, integration, transformation, and harmonization, as well as data quality checks and validation * Support and enhance applications and databases already built for various research needs and produce data documentation and dictionaries. * Contribute to documentation, reports, and presentations through writing sections, creating basic analytic summaries, and developing tables and graphics. * Apply AI tools to help improve efficiency. * Perform other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Modularity: Let's dig deeper](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1200-modularity-let-s-dig-deeper) - [Data Driven HR in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1489-data-driven-hr-in-europe) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know)