Research Data Analyst

The Research Data Analyst will work closely with senior staff to generate both statistical and graphical analysis of research data. This individual must understand clinical research as well as biostatistical and epidemiological methods and be able, with guidance, to choose the appropriate methods and analysis to address the needs of the research questions. S/he must be knowledgeable about the assumptions underlying each analytic method and must be able to provide an interpretation of the results.

The Family Lifestyle Program seeks a part-time (~50%), benefits-eligible, fully remote Research Associate to support outcomes and lived-experience research for the FLiPRx program. This work advances evidence that produce prescriptions and other Food Is Medicine interventions are essential healthcare services. The ideal candidate has experience with food insecurity, diet quality, and medical claims data, and is skilled in quantitative and qualitative methods, survey tools, and data analysis. Experience with community-centered research, translating findings for varied audiences, and manuscript and presentation development is strongly preferred.

Children’s National’s Family Lifestyle Produce Prescription intervention (FLiPRx) aims to address food insecurity and diet-related chronic disease among families with children living in the Washington, D.C.-region. The FLiPRx program reduces health disparities by reducing barriers to eating healthy, high-quality food, and providing education around nutrition, culinary skills, and stress management.  We are seeking a program coordinator to help with the delivery and evaluation of this produce prescription program. 

Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree 

Minimum Work Experience
At least 3 years of progressive experience with statistical programming and analysis as well as demonstrated knowledge and experience with data management. .

Required Skills/Knowledge
In depth knowledge and experience with at least one of the following statistical packages: SAS, SPSS, STATA.

An ideal research associate will have background in the field of nutrition, health equity, community-based programs, and chronic disease prevention, as well as espouse the below qualities: 

• highly skilled in quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques 

• Previous experience with survey data collection, management, and analysis tools 

• familiar with qualitative interview data collection and thematic analysis is a plus 

• commitment to a positive community-centered research approach 

• commitment to active problem-solving with timely follow-up and closed loop team communication 

• experience with translating data for the lay, clinical, and research audiences  

• experienced in manuscript development and submission, as well as research-related presentations 

         The Research Associate will be responsible for: 

• tracking data collection and conducting quality control measures 

• statistical analysis of quantitative and qualitative data 

• reporting analytical findings and willingness to iterate analysis as needed 

• contributing to regular reporting to internal and external stakeholders 

• collaborating and executing research projects aligned with the strategic priorities of fliprx  

• communicating with the pis, research assistants, program participants, and external partners throughout the research process  

   

  
  Functional Accountabilities
  Expertise
   

• Expertise in biostatistics and epidemiology to enable the person to choose appropriate methods to address research questions.

• Implement chosen methods to ensure underlying assumptions are met.

• Review results and provide a written interpretation of each result.

• Prepare tables, graphs, and written descriptions for incorporation into publications.
• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance