Data Analyst

Job description

Data Analyst

**School of Engineering, Stanford, California, United States**

**New**

Information Analytics

Post Date 2 days ago

Requisition # 107578

_Note: This is a 1 year fixed-term position.

This position has been deemed critical by the School of Engineering Dean’s Office and is exempt from the hiring freeze._

**The School of Engineering**

Stanford Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly a century, creating pivotal technologies that have transformed the worlds of information technology, communications, health care, energy, business and beyond.

Our faculty and students are creative risk-takers who pursue excellence across a breadth of disciplines.

Our alumni include some of the world's most successful leaders in technology and business.

Our staff are critical to enabling Stanford Engineering to accomplish its mission: seeking solutions to some of the world's most urgent challenges and educating leaders who will make the world a better place through the power of engineering principles, techniques and systems.

Stanford Bioengineeringis a dynamic and rapidly growing department within the School of Engineering and School of Medicine.

For more than a decade, Stanford Bioengineering has sought to advance bioengineering as a fundamental engineering discipline grounded in basic sciences, powered by a unique set of engineering concepts and principles that is capable of realizing many diverse applications.

Our community ranges broadly, consisting of esteemed alumni, world class faculty, and dynamic staff and students.

It includes some of the world's most successful leaders in science, technology and business.

As staff, you are critical to supporting our organization’s goals and enabling us to accomplish our mission of conducting cutting-edge research and formulating innovative solutions to global challenges through the field of bioengineering.

The Bioengineering department is seeking a skilled and motivated Data Analyst to join our team.

This role will develop the computational and visualization tool to segment, annotate, and classify subcellular features from cryogenic volume electron microscopic image data.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with biological researchers to interpret data within a biological context, ensuring that our findings drive meaningful advancements in cellular understanding and research applications.

If you are passionate about bridging the gap between data science and biology, we would love to hear from you!

**In this role, you will** **:**

+ Identify and select usable data from subtle and complex data patterns.

Assess and produce relevant, standard, or custom information (reports, charts, graphs, and tables) from structured data sources by querying data repositories and generating the associated information.
+ Utilize fundamental processes and methods to validate data to ensure high quality product.

Distribute reports to applicable agencies, researchers, management, and other internal end-users and provide interpretation of data when needed.
+ Develop and produce dashboards, key performance indicators, and other recognized metrics used to monitor and report organizational performance.

Collect and analyze metric data.
+ Collect, manage, and clean datasets using an extraction and reporting programming language to ensure data integrity.
+ Research and reconcile data discrepancies occurring among various information systems and reports.
+ Collaborate with data managers to define and implement data standards and common data elements for data collection.
+ Assist with identifying new sources of data and methods to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting.
+ May test prototype software and participate in the approval and release process for new software.
+ Other duties may also be assigned

**Education & Experience (Required)** :

+ Bachelor's degree and one year of experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics, or engineering.

**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Required)** :

+ Basic knowledge and demonstrated experience using and applying analytical software, database management system software, database reporting software, database user interface and query software, and data mining software.
+ Ability to collect data using a variety of methods, such as data mining and hardcopy or electronic documentation study, to improve or expand databases.
+ Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
+ Ability to manage multiple activities in a deadline-oriented environment; highly organized, flexible, and rigorous attention to detail.
+ Ability to use logic to calculate data; efficiently construct a database or scrutinize the form of a question.
+ Ability to work with data of varying levels of quality and validity.
+ Demonstrated ability to produce data in a clear and understandable manner meeting user requirements.
+ Ability to work effectively with multiple internal and external customers.

**Education & Experience (Desired)** :

+ Experience with Python, Machine Learning, Computational Mathematics, and Artificial Intelligence.
+ Degree in Mathematics and/or Computer Science.

**Working Conditions** :

+ May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

**Physical Requirements** :

+ Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
+ Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less.
+ Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop and squat.
+ Rarely stand, walk, reach, or work above shoulders and use a telephone.

**Work Standards** :

+ Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
+ Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
+ Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,http://adminguide.stanford.edu

**Pay Range** **:**

**The expected pay range for this position is $80,148 to $99,773 per annum.**

**Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.**

**At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.

The Cardinal at Work website (** **https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards** **) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees.

Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.**

**Why Stanford is for you** **:**

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms.

Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses.

Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world.

Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff.

We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy.

Ourcultureandunique perksempower you with:

+ **Freedom to grow** .

We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course.

Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
+ **A caring culture** .

We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
+ **A healthier you** .

Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities.

We also provide excellent health care benefits.
+ **Discovery and fun** .

Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
+ **Enviable resources** .

Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

**How to Apply** **:**

We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button.

To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.

The cover letter should briefly describe why you believe you are a good fit for this position.

_The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.

Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.

Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._

_Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a_ _contact form_ _._

_Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._

Additional Information

+ **Schedule: Full-time**
+ **Job Code: 4744**
+ **Employee Status: Fixed-Term**
+ **Grade: G**
+ **Requisition ID: 107578**
+ **Work Arrangement : On Site**

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