Research Data Analyst 2

RSCH DATA ANL 2 RP (005273)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_941201

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

4/8/2026 11:30:18 AM

Date Last Edited:

4/8/2026 11:30:13 AM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1300O

Organization:

LETTERS AND SCIENCE

Division Code:

1330D

Division:

L&S LIFE SCIENCES

Department:

302200 - INSTITUTE FOR SOCIETY AND GENETICS

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_941201

Position Description ID

253476

UC Payroll Title:

RSCH DATA ANL 2 RP (005273)

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):

4 - Staff: Limited

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40187803

Reports to Payroll Title:

Assoc Prof - AY

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40040785

Department Head Payroll Title:

Director

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Research Data Analyst 2 supports the full lifecycle of a community-engaged environmental health research study at the Carceral Ecologies lab, applying acquired skills in research data analysis, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement to assignments of moderate scope and complexity. Working within generally defined practices and policies, the successful candidate will oversees project administration — including timelines, and deliverables— while maintaining and developing data gathering, retrieval, and reporting systems that ensure study milestones are met. The position serves as the primary liaison between the research team and a constellation of external sub-grantees, contracted partners, and community organizations, coordinating technical assistance, reviewing deliverables, and facilitating cross-site convenings to promote accountability and shared learning. The analyst cultivates equitable, community-centered partnerships, facilitates community stakeholder engagement activities, and ensures research activities remain responsive to community needs and priorities. Additionally, the role recruits, trains, and supervises undergraduate research assistants, providing mentorship in research methods and data collection, and supports dissemination efforts by preparing accessible policy briefs, fact sheets, and presentations tailored to policymakers and public health audiences.

The UCLA Institute for Society and Genetics is a Center for Interdisciplinary Instruction (CII) within the Division of Life Sciences. The department consists of 20+ faculty, 7 operational staff, lecturers, academic apprentices, postdoctoral scholars, national and international researchers, and 6 fully staffed life science laboratories (2 wet labs, and 4 social science labs), and the Human Biology and Society Major (B.A. & B.S.) and Society and Genetics Minor program.

Research Project Administration & Data Management

Oversees aspects of project coordination, including the development and maintenance of detailed project plans, tracking systems, and data management logs in compliance with sponsor and university requirements

25%

Sub-Grantee, Contractor & Community Partnership Coordination

Serves as a key point of contact for external sub-grantees, contracted partners, and community organizations, facilitating communication, data sharing, and accountability across all parties. Monitors sub-grantee progress against scope-of-work agreements, reviews invoices and deliverables, and coordinates technical assistance as needed in collaboration with UCLA's contracts and grants office. Cultivates trusting, equitable relationships with community partners, facilitates advisory board meetings and stakeholder convenings, and acts as a liaison to ensure research activities are culturally responsive and aligned with community needs and priorities.

20%

Dissemination & Policy Engagement

Prepares accessible summaries of study findings, policy briefs, fact sheets, and presentation materials tailored to non-academic audiences including policymakers and public health officials. Supports the planning and coordination of stakeholder convenings, policy roundtables, and community dissemination events to maximize the study's impact on public health policy and practice.

30%

Research Team Support

Recruits, trains, and supervises undergraduate research assistants, assigning tasks such as literature reviews, data entry, and participant coordination, while providing regular mentorship and performance feedback to support student development and research productivity.

25%

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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

Biology, Human Biology and Society, Public Health, or related fields and / or equivalent experience / training

Required

Multi-tasking

Demonstrated experience in managing several tasks, keeping all on track and organized.

Required

Outreach

Experience in recruitment and training, and outreach to community partners

Required

Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships

Required

Skill in communicating problems and information in a timely and critical manner.

Required

Ability to maintain and use in-house databases

Required

Ability to conduct independent data analysis work

Required

Excellent organizational skills and ability to keep accurate records

Required

Ability to work independently, supervise others, and follow through with tasks

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.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Life Sciences Building

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

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

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

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.