Research Data Analyst 1 RP

RSCH DATA ANL 1 RP (005272)

UCPath Position ID: 41220940

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

1/20/2026 8:00:17 PM

Date Last Edited:

1/20/2026 8:00:14 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

2100O

Organization:

DENTISTRY

Division Code:

2110D

Division:

CLINICAL

Department:

135000 - DENTISTRY

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

41220940

Position Description ID

250970

UC Payroll Title:

RSCH DATA ANL 1 RP (005272)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

RP: RESEARCH AND PUBLIC SERVICE PR

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40040085

Reports to Payroll Title:

PROF-HCOMP

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40061708

Department Head Payroll Title:

DEAN

SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The K12 (Dental Specialty and PhD Program) Training Grant  in the UCLA School of Dentistry, led by Professor Yvonne L. Hernandez-Kapila, seeks a motivated Research Data Analyst I to assist in a translational research program focused on expanding oral, dental, and craniofacial research while also participating in career development activities (presentations at professional meetings, preparation of manuscripts/publications, grant submissions).

The incumbent will support ongoing research projects by assisting with the execution of experiments and processing, organization, and analysis of data focused on oral, dental, craniofacial research. The position will also provide support with sharing/communicating findings in presentations and publications, under close supervision of the Principal Investigator and senior researchers/mentoring team.

The mission of the UCLA School of Dentistry is to improve the oral and general health of the people of California, the nation, and the world through education, research, patient care, and public service.

Research Support

1. Assist with routine execution of experiments, processing and organization of data.

2. Perform entry-level data analyses under supervision.

3. Assist with quality control checks and basic statistical summaries of data.

4. Conduct literature searches and help prepare background materials for presentations, grant applications, and publications.

5. Help maintain documentation of workflows and data files for reproducibility.

70%

Computational Assistance

1. Run existing software applications for data analysis.

2. Assist with managing computational files, directories, and databases.

3. Support setup and maintenance of lab computers and accounts as directed.

15%

Lab Management & Administrative Support

1. Assist with lab organization.

2. Support laboratory safety compliance.

3. Help prepare presentation slides, reports, and meeting materials as requested.

15%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Oral Biology, Molecular/Cell Biology, or related field.

Required

Master's Degree

Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Oral Biology, Molecular/Cell Biology, or related field.

Preferred

PhD

Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Oral Biology, Molecular/Cell Biology, or related field.

Preferred

Exposure to analysis of sequencing, single cell sequencing, or multi-omics datasets, with willingness to learn and apply new analytical methods; especially data related to oral, dental, craniofacial s

Required

Interest in developing skills in biological or biomedical data analysis; especially data related to oral, dental, craniofacial sciences

Required

Familiarity with oral, dental craniofacial sciences.

Required

Basic knowledge of, or experience using computational tools.

Required

Basic experience in one or more of the following: Python, R, SQL, or Bash

Required

Interest in learning bioinformatics and data analysis methods

Required

Introductory knowledge in sequencing (WGS, BS-seq, scRNA-seq, ATAC-seq, RNA-seq, or CITE-seq)

Required

Ability to learn to integrate, analyze, and visualize biological datasets under supervision.

Required

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to follow established research protocols.

Required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required

Ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

School of Dentistry

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.