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University of Southern California

Programmer Analyst for Cancer Health Services Research

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Cancer Health Services Data Analyst (Programmer Analyst I)

The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Southern California (USC Norris) was founded in 1971 and has been continuously funded as an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1973. USC Norris has a rich tradition of collaborative research and serves as a major regional and national resource for cancer research, prevention, treatment and education.

The Population Research Core at USC Norris is seeking a programmer/quantitative analyst to support research in cancer health services, cancer care delivery and implementation science. The successful candidate will possess expertise in quantitative data analysis, use of large datasets, including SEER-Medicare, health plan data, electronic health records and complex manipulation of other patient and health care data. Experience with SAS, STATA, or R programming is required. The analyst will be an integral part of the research team, working closely with multiple principal investigators and a multidisciplinary research team at the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Job Accountabilities

This programmer analyst position involves (1) designing approaches to collection, manipulation and maintenance of health care data; (2) linkage of data to existing and new personal risk factor and outcomes in studies of health risk factors (Los Angeles Cancer Surveillance Program); (3) providing support for the development of new cancer care delivery and quality assessment methods; and (4) writing manuscripts and providing analytic support for manuscripts written by others. Excellent English writing and speaking skills are required. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational capabilities, superb problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks. Prior experience in a research environment is preferred. A master's degree in statistics, quantitative social science, economics, health services research or related field is preferred.

USC offers an attractive salary and benefits package. Applications should include a cover letter, resume and the names of three professional or academic references.

Hourly Range:

The hourly rate range for this position is $34.25 - $42.53. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined work experience and education as equivalent Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months Minimum Field of Expertise: General knowledge of programming and documentation procedures and programming methods and operator instructions. Knowledge of one or more appropriate computer languages.

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USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

USC will con sider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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