Data Analyst

Data Analyst - Grade VI Unijobs on behalf of our public sector client have a requirement for a Data Analyst to join their team. The duration of this post is 6 months initially with likely extensions thereafter. Location is flexible / Hybrid working will apply - must be able to attend Ashtown Gate, Dublin as required for meeting / workshops.) Working 35 hours per week, the successful candidate will be employed as an agency employee and will be paid an hourly rate of €32.02 per hour based on an annualised salary of €58,477. You will accrue 30 days annual leave per year and paid Bank Holidays. Role Purpose The primary objective of this role is to review, cleanse, and transform the client test catalogue into a standardized, interoperable National Test Catalogue. The successful candidate will systematically eliminate duplicates and historic inactive builds, while mapping existing test profiles to international clinical coding standards (LOINC and SNOMED CT). This foundational work will enable seamless data sharing across national healthcare programmes. Key Responsibilities Catalogue Audit & Cleanse: Audit the client master test catalogue to identify, flag, and archive duplicate entries, retired tests and inactive historic builds. Clinical Terminology Mapping: Standardise and map client laboratory test codes, panels and other orderables to international standards (LOINC and SNOMED CT). Database & Data Management: Restructure the current catalogue architecture into a clean, relational format optimized for cross-programme system integration. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with client Medical Scientists and clinical stakeholders to resolve issues within the catalogue Governance Documentation: Build a comprehensive data dictionary, mapping registry, and maintenance protocols to preserve catalogue integrity for future rollouts. Required Skills & Experience Laboratory Domain Expertise An understanding of medical laboratory disciplines (e.g., Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology) and clinical testing workflows. Prior experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems or health informatics platforms Direct experience or conceptual training with health informatics structural standards, specifically LOINC and SNOMED CT. Advanced Data & Database Capability Expert Excel Skills: Advanced proficiency in data manipulation, including Power Query, xlookup/index-match, data parsing, and pivot tables. Database Proficiency: Practical knowledge of relational database concepts and SQL querying for filtering, cleaning, and migrating dataset rows. Professional Competencies Exceptional attention to detail; ability to maintain extreme accuracy when processing thousands of complex medical data entries. Strong communication skills to act as the bridge between technical database requirements and clinical laboratory staff. Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer *Applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland at the time of application* *This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance, if applicable you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role* Benefits: Work From Home

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