Research Data Analyst 3 RP

RSCH DATA ANL 3 RP (005274)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_941527

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

7/2/2026 5:30:15 PM

Date Last Edited:

7/2/2026 5:30:11 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

2400O

Organization:

UCLA FIELDING SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH  

Division Code:

2410D

Division:

PUBLIC HEALTH DIV                      

Department:

193500 - EPIDEMIOLOGY

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_941527

Position Description ID

256955

UC Payroll Title:

RSCH DATA ANL 3 RP (005274)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

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:

40055310

Reports to Payroll Title:

ACAD PRG MGT SUPV 2

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40038895

Department Head Payroll Title:

Dept Chair

CLOSE SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent is assigned duties according to specific procedures. Work is checked frequently, and in addition there may be formal training.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is in-person and based in Los Angeles, CA. The research group is conducting several studies on emerging infectious diseases and vaccine preventable diseases across various research sites in locally in Los Angeles, across the US and Canada, and internationally. Research Data Analyst 3 (RDA3) will coordinate and manage research activities including study implementation, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

The RDA3 will be responsible for coordinating and contributing to complex research projects that require coordination with multiple collaborating staff, sites, and outside investigators. Specifically, he/she will support the development of study protocols, questionnaires, and data collection forms and will help manage logistics for data analysis and data dissemination. The RDA3 will also coordinate regulatory aspects of research studies, including but not limited to the development, review, and submission of Institutional Review Board and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee applications for new studies as well as the revision and re-submission of documents for existing studies. He/She will collaborate with community groups, DRC-based-staff and other research collaborators to support implement study activities. These may include supporting training activities, delivering presentations, participating in study meetings, or attending conferences. The RDA3 will lead analytic efforts on qualitative and quantitative data, prepare and deliver presentations, conduct literature reviews, support writing proposal content, and contribute to the development, editing and submission of manuscripts related to UCLA-DRC Research Program research. He/She will support project supply inventory for all research projects to ensure research materials are appropriately handled and distributed. The RDA3 will have a lead role on several research analysis projects while reporting to senior program staff regarding the project implementation and data analysis. The hiring salary for this position will be at or near the bottom of the stated range.

The Epidemiology department in the Fielding School of Public Health is a national leader in preparing a new generation of epidemiologists. Through specialized methodologies, epidemiologists identify, track, and analyze how diseases and other conditions are caused, transmitted, and prevented, as well as how they are distributed throughout the population. Such information plays a critical role in guiding policies and other evidence-based strategies to promote health and work toward health equity. The vital importance of epidemiologic research was highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, in which epidemiologists have helped to track outbreaks and provide guidance on how the virus spreads in community settings.

Research

1. Data Collection:

a. Develop and/or modify data collection materials.

b. Support the design and testing of data collection instruments including computer-assisted interviews, surveys and in-depth interview guides, conducting literature reviews on relevant materials and compiling existing instruments for review.

c. Prepare human subjects forms and respond to committee requests including writing protocols and SOP manuals.

d. Proof, pilot test, refine instruments.

e. Coordinate data collection activities in the field.

f. Develop data reports forms working with other staff.

2. Writing:

a. Write literature reviews and other content for manuscripts

b. Assist with writing research grant proposals

c. Draft Manuals of Standard Operating Procedures.

40%

Project

1. Coordinate research operations and logistics regarding field research activities.

2. Develop specific activities and timelines to ensure project objectives are met and track their progress.

3. Respond to requests from collaborating agencies for clarification of study activities and other special requests.

4. Participate in regular staff meetings with on-site and off-site staff.

5. Develop and deliver presentations to study collaborators and others.

6. Manage/support project supply inventory to ensure research materials are appropriately handled and distributed

40%

Administration

1. Project Administration:

a. Coordinate human subjects approval for multiple research projects including submitting renewals and amendments on time

b. Assist with ordering of lab supplies, inventory and shipping.

20%

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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

PhD

in Public Health

Preferred

Other Type of Degree

MPH degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required

2 years

Experience working in global health research projects, surveillance, or in a public health role on communicable diseases or emerging infectious diseases.

Required

Experience writing or supporting 1) research protocols, 2) IRB submissions, and/or 3) grant applications.

Preferred

2 years

Experience with quantitative survey design for epidemiologic research.

Required

2 years

Experience in data analysis using R or SAS.

Required

Experience in manuscript writing for scientific publication.

Required

2 years

Experience working in a laboratory or with laboratory data, specifically serologic assay data.

Preferred

Ability to coordinate progress with multiple stakeholders

Required

Knowledge of data analysis methods including, regression and maximum likelihood estimation, survival analysis, multilevel modelling, and other key epidemiological analyses.

Required

Skill in conducting literature searches.

Required

Ability to work independently, under tight deadlines.

Required

Ability to interact diplomatically, yet effectively with individuals from various social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Required

Extensive knowledge of emerging infectious diseases, including mpox Ebola, and vaccine preventable diseases including polio and measles.

Preferred

Ability to develop and deliver incisive, coherent presentations; ability to articulate clearly

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

UCLA

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.