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Assistant Data Analyst

UK Biobank
Stockport
1 week ago
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Description

At UK Biobank, data drives discovery and our unique health resource, used by researchers across the globe, depends on the quality, clarity, and accessibility of that data.


As our research portfolio continues to grow, so too does our need for skilled, curious individuals who want to make a real impact in data analytics. That’s why we’re expanding our Data Analyst team, offering a rare opportunity to learn and develop within one of the world’s most significant health research datasets.


Whether your interest lies in imaging, genomics, or traditional health records, this role will give you the chance to build your skills, explore your interests, and work alongside experts in a collaborative, supportive environment.


Can you do it?

Reporting into the Data Management team, you will support the work of our experienced Data Analysts by helping to curate, manage, and document large-scale health data. You will work across a variety of studies and data sources, ensuring that the data made available to researchers is clean, accurate, and well understood.


This is a great entry-level role for someone looking to build a career in data and an exciting opportunity to develop new skills in a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation.


You will be responsible for:

  • Running regular reporting on performance metrics for data acquisition for ongoing and new studies, identifying concerns when they occur
  • Assisting the Data Analyst teams in incorporating large amounts of data from a variety of sources for inclusion in the UK Biobank resource, to ensure data are error-free, consistent, and well-documented
  • Producing technical documentation for data management procedures and reports on data usage
You’ll have the opportunity to rotate across different teams based on your interests, whether that’s working with genomic data, imaging datasets, or reporting and metadata. You’ll also gain exposure to some of the largest health research projects in the world.


Is this you?

To be successful, you will have:

  • Basic familiarity with R, or another statistical software package, so that you are confident to run established code and perform minor modifications
  • A degree in a scientific or numerate subject, or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences, and able to read technical or scientific documentation or articles
  • Familiarity with help desk software systems, such as Zendesk
  • Basic familiarity with relational databases and writing SQL queries

The working pattern is Monday to Friday, with hybrid working arrangements based in Greater Manchester (initially Stockport, moving to Manchester Science Park in 2026).



The rewards and recognition you deserve


  • 26 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus Bank Holidays
  • Holiday buy scheme (purchase up to one additional week of leave per year)
  • Paid day off for your birthday
  • USS Pension Scheme (hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution)
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Enhanced family leave from day one
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Professional subscriptions reimbursement (where applicable)
  • Free on-site gym and subsidised canteen lunches
  • Free car parking
  • Employee discounts portal
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Annual flu vaccination
  • Life Assurance cover
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UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants.
 
The database, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world, is anonymised and made widely accessible by UK Biobank to global researchers who use it to find new scientific discoveries about common and life-threatening diseases – such as cancer, heart disease and stroke which strike in mid-later life.
 
UK Biobank is an innovative organisation with over 250 staff across four sites in the UK that fosters an engaging environment and supports the development of our staff. Our dedicated teams work alongside the world's leading biomedical scientists in our joint mission to improve public health.

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