Lucid Technologies Inc

Works as an assistant to the cancer epidemiologist. Identifies, analyzes and compiles data and resources, including surveillance activities and monitoring surveillance data under the guidance of the Cancer Center Epidemiologist.

The Cancer Section Epidemiology Data Analyst works under the guidance of the Cancer Epidemiologist within the Indiana Department of Health Chronic Disease Division. This position is charged with identifying, analyzing, and compiling data and resources regarding cancer. Surveillance activities will include monitoring surveillance data for population trends in incidence, mortality, screening, survivorship, and health care information. All work is to be completed in compliance with state and federal guidelines, budget limitations, and agency policies.

• Using epidemiologic strategies, identify primary and secondary data sources; interpret and analyze data using statistical techniques; and provide ongoing oral and written reports.

• Utilize epidemiologic expertise to identify disparities, data sources, communities and priority populations, measure performance, and provide guidance for prioritizing Program activities.

• Transforms, maps, cleans, and prepares data to support program needs.

• Work collaboratively with others across programs and agencies to expand Program reach, reduce the duplication of efforts, and to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive program strategies and development.

• Identify opportunities for developing and implementing data tools including data collection and tracking systems and provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders. Respond to data requests in an appropriate and timely manner, utilizing agency protocols.

• Recognize and define new process improvement opportunities for maximizing programmatic effectiveness and efficiency.

• Meaningfully engage in programmatic decision-making and planning, including in the development and/or administration of grants at the national, state, and local level.

• Develop business cases and provide leadership in conducting economic evaluations.

• Prepare and present communication tools to a variety of stakeholders in written and oral formats.

• Supports documentation and organization of the Cancer Inquiries committee. Provide support for other cancer and chronic disease committees which relate to the reduction of cancer mortality.

• Participate in cancer team related activities and grants making activities through data analysis and report development.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in public health with a focus on data analysis or epidemiology is required.

• Strong working knowledge of epidemiological methods, study design, and analysis needed with an understanding of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods and analysis.

• Experience with extensive data sets such as registries, hospitalization, vital records, and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) preferred.

• Proficient knowledge of computer software (SAS, Excel, Tableau, ArcGIS etc.) to manipulate and draw insights from large data sets is preferred.

• Skilled in data collection and analysis and must be able to assimilate and interpret data and clearly communicate information to a variety of stakeholders.

• Familiarity with organizational structure, administrative processes, and quality improvement initiatives preferred.

• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with other individuals and diverse groups and teams.

• Strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize a variety of projects and functions.

• Effective time management and program management skills with the ability to work independently, anticipate problems, and initiate corrective actions.

• Ability to research and document findings.

• Actively engage as a member of a team.

The job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required as federal grant requirements may change.

Work is performed in an indoor office setting. Some remote work may be possible.

This role does not provide direct supervision to direct reports.

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or similar field with a focus on data analysis or epidemiology. Required 

Working knowledge of epidemiological methods, study design & analysis w/understanding of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods/analysis Required 2 Years

Proficient knowledge of computer software (SAS, Excel, Tableau, ArcGIS etc.) to manipulate and draw insights from large data sets. Required 2 Years

Working exp. w/data collection & analysis and must be able to assimilate and interpret data, including reporting to multiple stakeholders. Required 2 Years

Experience w/extensive data sets such as registries, hospitalization, vital records, and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) preferred Highly desired 

Familiarity with Indiana DOH organizational structure, administrative processes, and quality improvement initiatives Desired 

Prior experience w/cancer data analysis and surveillance. Desired

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Lucid Technologies Inc

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