The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to eliminating cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and education for students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public. The Data Analytics Specialist plays an important role in advancing this mission by supporting cancer epidemiology research through statistical and omics data analysis, interpretation of findings, and development of research products.
The Data Analytics Specialist position supports cancer epidemiology research by performing statistical and omics data analyses; preparing publication-quality tables, figures, statistical summaries, and reports; documenting and interpreting results; and contributing to scientific manuscripts and grant-related research products.
Salary: This is a Part-Time position.
Why Us?
At UT MD Anderson, the Data Analytics Specialist directly supports groundbreaking cancer research by transforming complex epidemiologic and molecular data into meaningful scientific insights. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers, contribute to impactful publications and grant-funded projects, and support discoveries that advance cancer prevention and treatment while benefiting from a workplace committed to professional growth and work-life balance.
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
- Performs statistical analyses of epidemiologic and cancer research data across active study protocols using established analytical plans and appropriate statistical software.
- Conducts analyses of molecular and omics datasets, including genome-wide DNA methylation and other high-dimensional data, with appropriate data quality control, management, and reproducible analytical workflows.
- Prepares publication-quality tables, figures, statistical summaries, and study reports; verifies the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of analytical outputs.
- Supports interpretation and documentation of research findings, including analytical methods and results, and maintains organized analysis code and supporting files to facilitate reproducibility.
- Contributes to scientific manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and grant submissions through literature review, preparation of methods/results content, and development of related tables, figures, and research materials.
- Collaborates with the principal investigator and research team to prioritize analyses across multiple ongoing studies, respond to study-specific data needs, and meet project milestones and publication timelines.
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION- Required: Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Statistic, Healthcare Administration or related field.
- Preferred: Master's Degree Business Administration, Statistics, Healthcare Administration or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE- Required: Five years Experience in data analysis. or
- Required: Three years Experience in data analysis with Master's degree.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
