Research and Policy Analyst

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is seeking a Research and Policy Analyst to support workforce research, data analytics, and policy analysis within its Institute for Science, Technology, and Policy. The role conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses, supports survey development, prepares reports and visualizations, monitors policy activity, and translates findings into actionable recommendations for advocacy and organizational decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis for the ongoing workforce research and advocacy projects, using data analytics tools such as SPSS, Python, and Tableau
• Support development and deployment of pathology and laboratory workforce surveys/studies in coordination with ASCP’s measurement and evaluation, marketing, and communication teams; and the ASCP Board of Certification (ASCP BOC)
• Perform literature reviews to support workforce initiatives
• Support ASCP pathology and laboratory workforce visibility campaign through outreach among coalition partners and non-laboratory related stakeholders
• Produce tables, figures, and charts to organize and present data in a variety of formats such as research reports, PowerPoint presentations, dashboards, issue briefs, information flyers etc
• Advance the Institute’s advocacy agenda by conducting policy research, assist in monitoring federal and state legislative and regulatory activity, and preparing analyses that inform strategic advocacy, government relations initiatives, and organizational decision‑making
• Assist with committee coordination, meeting materials, and policy updates
• Perform data and software management tasks; leverage data to answer queries, contribute to special projects, and support research collaborations with partners, government agencies, and advocacy coalitions
• Prepare comprehensive reports and briefings for senior leadership, external partners, government stakeholders, and advocacy initiatives, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strategic impact
• Support conference and meeting logistics. Maintain workforce resource webpages and related materials
• May provide guidance to interns or temporary staff
• Support compliance with research protocols and organizational policies. Track project activities, timelines, and deliverables

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Public Health, Public Policy, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field, with 3+ years of experience conducting applied research, data analysis, and program or policy evaluation
• Demonstrated proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods, statistical analysis, data visualization, and dashboard development using tools such as R, Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, SAS, or Stata
• Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights and communicate findings through reports, presentations, and research products for diverse audiences, with knowledge of workforce, healthcare, research, or public policy issues
• knowledge of workforce, healthcare, research, or public policy issues preferred