Data Research Analyst Senior

Job Title
Data Research Analyst Senior

Requisition Number
RE55033

Working Title

Department Name
8E300:Biology

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
47

Salary Range
$58,302-96,179/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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Required Related Experience

6 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting at a computer for extended periods of time, repetitive motion

Shift

Primarily days, Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional
hours as needed.

Job Summary

The College of Arts and Sciences’ Biology Department is seeking a Senior Data Research Analyst.

This position is located in Lexington, Kentucky.

This position will oversee and conduct the conversion of data into meaningful insights that will lead to informed analytical decisions for state partners and researchers, investigators, and senior data analysts to develop complex analytical designs.

Responsibilities include:

• diagnosing, validating, and improving performance of models over time
• providing leadership and technical support to junior analysts
• developing logical and conceptual data flows that support and guide appropriate and effective use of the data
• understanding technical specification, functions, and business requirements
• handling multiple simultaneous tasks, prioritize work, and remain functional under tight timelines.

The Senior Data Research Analyst will also develop complex, efficient, and reusable programming code meant for improvement, manipulation, and analysis of data.

Other responsibilities include:

• performing data conversions
• writing code
• identifying relevant trends
• preparing reports & visualizations
• developing dashboards

Internal Employee Being Considered

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
07/15/2026

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