Assistant Statistician

RSCH DATA ANL 1 (006255)

UCPath Position ID: 40872730

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

12/12/2024 6:19:02 PM

Date Last Edited:

12/12/2024 6:18:48 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:

191800 - CNTR FOR HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

40872730

Position Description ID

214166

UC Payroll Title:

RSCH DATA ANL 1 (006255)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 20

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

1 - Staff: Contract

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40185305

Reports to Payroll Title:

DATA ANALYSIS SUPV 2

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40061737

Department Head Payroll Title:

ACAD PRG MGR 1

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 assistant statistician will provide support to the Center for Health Policy Research (Center) statistical team by performing programming, data management, and statistical analyses for national, state and local administrative and survey databases from different sources. The incumbent will program using SAS, SPSS, Stata, SUDAAN, R, as well as other statistical software, and construct variables, create tables, and graphs using Microsoft Office. The assistant statistician will be under the supervision of the Director of Statistical Support. He/she will perform the duties of the position using available tools or under the guidance of the senior statistician. 

The California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) is the largest population-based state health survey in the nation and the premier source of credible and comprehensive data on the health and health care needs of California’s large and diverse population. A model for health surveys for other states, CHIS is committed to ensuring everyone has access to data — policymakers, advocates, health care providers, community organizations, researchers, journalists, and the public — to fight for policies that will improve the lives of Californians through better health and health care. We make sure that data didn’t just sit on a shelf but was accessible and widely disseminated through our public use files and AskCHIS free web query tool. 

Programming, Data Analysis 

1. Perform programming, data file production and data management on national, state and local, administrative and survey databases.

2. Analyze data from surveys with complex designs.

3. Provide analyzed data in tables, graphs and other usable formats.

80%

Statistical Analysis Support 

1. Perform statistical analysis, such as generating estimates, confidence intervals, and tests.

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

Bachelor's Degree

in statistics or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required

Master's Degree

in statistics or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Demonstrated ability and experience in the utilization of statistical software.

Required

Demonstrated ability to use PC-based computing systems in a network environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office software. Familiarity with the world-wide-web as an information resource.

Required

Knowledge of or demonstrated ability to learn statistical analysis techniques and experience in data management.

Required

English communication skills to effectively communicate in oral and written form with all levels of people including, Principal Investigators, Project Managers, and co-workers of equal stature.

Required

Demonstrated organizational skills to set-up tracking systems, prioritize job duties, and track each assignment to a satisfactory completion.

Required

Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances while maintaining professional demeanor.

Required

Demonstrated ability to work with frequent interruptions.

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:

10960 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1550, Los Angeles, CA  90024

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General office equipment

Standing/Walking

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

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.