[Jobs] Lead Research Analyst

[Leora Lawton]

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From: Sarah Thayer <swalchuk at yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 4:22 PM
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To: Leora Lawton <llawton at berkeley.edu>


Hi Leora!

I am a demography alum who works in health services/outcomes research on
the health technology side of UnitedHealth Group--called Optum.

Our OptumLabs group has a new partnership with the University of California
Health system and has an open position for a Lead Research Analyst that may
be a good fit and of interest to grad students nearing the end of their
studies or recent graduates. I've included the job description and link
below. Could you post this to the job board if you think it is appropriate?
(I am actually currently transitioning out of my Optum Health Economics and
Outcomes Research team to join OptumLabs as a Director of Research so I
would be happy to field any questions you have. It's a great organization
with the opportunity to support research in a unique blend of academia/
industry).

Best regards,
Sarah

*Lead Research Analyst - 677199*
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*Description:*

We're changing the way health care works for the better. That means
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life's best work.(sm)

The University of California and UC Health system (comprised of 5
institutions – UCSF, UC Davis, UCLA, UC Irvine, UC San Diego) are joining
OptumLabs as a research partner. As a part of this relationship, OptumLabs
will provide a Lead Research Analyst to provide research services across
the UC institutions.   The LA will provide support to UC partners on
navigation of the OLDW data environment, appropriate use of the data
assets, programming (SAS, SQL) best practices, and interpretation of data
findings.  The LA will coordinate “bootcamps” for UC data users twice
annually and will coordinate additional training opportunities as needed.
The LA will contribute to the intellectual design and interpretation of
research projects and depending on skill and experience, may be called upon
to execute particular phases of projects, including protocol development,
programming specifications, analytic dataset creation, statistical
analysis, creation of tables and figures, and interpretation of findings.
The LA will be assigned 75% to support UC institutions and 25% to other
OptumLabs activities, likely focusing on activities in our West Coast
locations.  This role requires in depth working knowledge of secondary data
assets in applied research settings. In some cases, The LA will work under
the oversight of the Director of Research assigned to UC and may oversee
activities of other research analysts. We hire exceptional people who are
highly motivated, have curious minds, and do not wait to be told what to
do.  We expect our team members to be able to work independently, identify
areas of need, and fill them.  Work at OptumLabs is conducted in a highly
collaborative, multi-disciplinary, academic/industry partnership
environment which requires appreciation of diversity of perspectives and
exceptional communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities:
Research Support for UCHealth and other University of California Partners
(75%)

Advise researchers in:

Navigation of the OptumLabs data environment
Appropriate use of the data assets
Programming (SAS, SQL) best practices
Interpretation of data findings.
Coordinate  “bootcamps” for UC data users twice annually (1 in northern CA
and 1 in southern CA)
Coordinate additional training opportunities as needed
Assist researchers at UC with resolution of data problems, questions
Support execution of projects by UC research when requested, including:

Development of detailed study protocols
Drafting of programming specifications
Programming of analytic datasets
Execution of descriptive and multivariate analysis
Create tables and figures based on results
Interpretation of findings to audiences of varying technical skill levels
Research Support for Additional OL Partners and Initiatives, largely West
Coast based(25%)

Similar activities to above for non - UC partners
Contribute to the reputation of OptumLabs as a leader in Innovative
Scientific Discovery and Innovation

Collaborate with Partners and OptumLabs staff in regular publication of
studies and methodologies
Submission and participation in scientific conferences (e.g. Academy Health)
Training new employees and Partners on data use, statistical methodology,
and other aspects of observational research
Lead and participate in presentations/workshops for internal and external
audiences

Sent from my iPhone

-- 
Leora Lawton PhD
Executive Director
Berkeley Population Center
360 Barrows Hall
(of) 510-643-1270
(m) 510-928-7572
www.popcenter.berkeley.edu
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