Data Consultant I Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

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As a Data Consultant for the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine in Spokane WA you will be responsible for investigative work and data analysis supporting multiple research projects. You will apply scientific knowledge to coordinate research projects on population diet and health studies. These studies include the analysis of nutritional quality and cost of foods in the American food supply the role of specific food crops in US diets the impact of policies on perinatal health and child nutrition and other analyses involving nationally-representative datasets.

In this role you will be responsible for analyzing data and interpreting results generating reports and preparing data and manuscripts for publication. Additionally you will prepare scientific presentations with opportunities for delivering them at conferences and participate in strategies for data management. Other duties may include but are not limited to preparing progress reports/proposals acting as a liaison between the project team research partners and funding agencies monitoring assigned ongoing study(ies) and project(s) and working with the PI to address issues in a timely manner.

Essential Job Functions:

• 45% Investigative Work and Project Design

• 45% Data Management Analytics and Compilation

• 5% Study Budget and Grant Management

• 5% Other

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Screening Begin Date: The screening of applicants will begin April 13 2026.

This is a full-time (100% FTE) project position. This position is overtime eligible.

Project End Date: This is a project position expected to end on August 31 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary: $4119 to $5531 Range 46 (Steps A-M) Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree including college level course work in statistics and/or mathematics AND one (1) year of experience working as a Data Consultant 1 or equivalent OR equivalent education/experience.

• Proficiency with R statistical software or Stata SAS or similar software.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and associated MS Office software

• Experience with managing and analyzing quantitative data using multivariable methods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in an appropriate field of Nutrition Public Health Biology Anthropology or related field.

• Experience conducting data analysis using nationally representative datasets.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
Location: Spokane WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

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Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

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