Antimicrobial Stewardship/Quality Improvement Data Analyst

Posting Information

Hours per week will range from 12 – 15 on average, but no more than 20 hours per week.

Position Information

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

This temporary position will serve as a Antimicrobial Stewardship/Quality Improvement Data Analyst within the department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases. This role supports clinical quality improvement initiatives by designing and evaluating studies, collecting and analyzing data, and applying appropriate statistical methods to assess the impact of interventions. It involves preparing written and oral presentations of project findings for team meetings, conference abstracts, and potential publication. The position provides analytical support across a range of diagnostic stewardship and antimicrobial stewardship related projects. This may include individual level and aggregate analyses of diagnostic test utility, ordering practices, clinical indications, and pseudo experimental study designs such as interrupted time series and difference in differences. Responsibilities include extracting patient level data from the EPIC electronic medical record, maintaining accurate and protocol aligned datasets in systems such as REDCap, and ensuring data quality, completeness, and timely documentation. The role also contributes to broader quality improvement efforts through literature reviews and related tasks, while actively participating in regular team meetings to support ongoing clinical research and program goals.

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Able to work in a fast-paced environment and to alternate between studies and various tasks as needed.
Detail-oriented and conscientious.

Posting Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.