COVID-19 Infection Data Analyst

My client in Titchfield, Hampshire are a large government organisation. They are seeking a COVID-19 Infection Survey Sampling Analyst on an initial 8 month contract basis (37 hours per week). The role is paying GBP19.52 per hour (permanent salary equivalent GBP29,500) for the duration of the contract.

Successful applicants will be expected to take on a broad range of tasks and to work in a fast-paced manner. You will be expected to produce detailed documentation for the statistical model and its processes and help build the capability of others in R programming. You will also be expected to produce management information for senior staff (and external partners) on current sampling performance against targets.

Qualifications

Degree/MSc in a highly numerate subject (eg Maths, Economics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science)

Experience

• Strong skills in R programming for data analysis (essential).
• Excellent team-working skills.
• Ability to produce results and provide information in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Essential Skills

• Strong R programming skills for data analysis.
• Microsoft Excel skills.
• Must be a team player.

Desirable Skills

• Stata programming for data analysis.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo SC Clearance, therefore applicants must of resided in the UK for a minimum of three out of the last five years, in order to undergo this level of security check.