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# Research Data Analyst Associate

- **Company:** Northwestern University
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $56,780 - $73,200
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Files, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Simple Data Format, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Tools for Reporting, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18927880/Research-Data-Analyst-Associate-Illinois-Chicago

## 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.
 * 2 years data analysis/report writing or similar experience required.

Infrastructure

 * SQL/MySQL/Postgres
 * Programming Languages and Frameworks
 * PL/SQL
 * Python

Compliance

 * HIPAA
 * IRB

Analytical

 * critical thinking
 * data modeling
 * database design/ data structure
 * decision making
 * problem solving
 * Troubleshooting

Project

 * collaboration and teamwork
 * organizational skills

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

 * Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, management, staff, and other customers.
 * Demonstrated customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving customer issues.
 * Ability to effectively handle challenging situations.
 * Ability to balance multiple priorities.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with medical data.
 * Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services tools is preferred, however other relevant experience will be considered.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

 * Basic statistical analysis

## 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.

This particular role is the Northwestern Medicine Enterprise Data Warehouse (NMEDW). The Data Analyst Associate will work with physicians, researchers, and other data consumers to define requirements, formulate queries, validate results, and generate reports using Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services.

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.
 * Discuss findings with senior management.

Development

 * Develop queries and quality metrics.
 * Interprets results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to more complex statistical analysis.
 * Manages complex databases.

Performance

 * Completes data cleaning and organizes data files for analysis.
 * Reviews data and identifies quality issues.
 * Presents findings in an appropriate manner.

Supervises

 * Provides work direction and/or supervises staff such as team members, subordinates, contractors, vendors, students, etc.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.