Data Scientist I - Biobank and Electronic Health Record _Cell and Molecular Biology

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Develops and executes basic and intermediate data management functions under direct guidance, including building platforms for database design, data acquisition, data quality assurance, data curation and data distribution. Collaborates with investigators and assists lead data scientists in data management, data visualization and data analytic activities.

Requirements

• Master’s in Computer Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Analytics or directly related field and one (1) year of related database platform experience, or Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Analytics or directly related field and two (2) years of related database platform experience.
• Skills and abilities using database platforms such as SQL, NoSQL, & DBaaS; data acquisition platforms such as REDCap & OpenClinic; and programming platforms such as PYTHON, R, JAVA/JS/D3.JS, Stata and/or SAS.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with ability to communicate advanced ideas and concepts clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of bioinformatics, biostatistics, and data science methods with a preferred biology background.
• Proficiency in programming and statistical environments such as R, Python, SQL, UNIX/Linux environments.
• Experience working with large datasets, including EHR-derived or biobank-scale data, such as All of Us and UK Biobank
• Expertise or understanding of omics datasets, including transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics
• Familiarity with phenotype extraction and curation using clinical data; experience with EHR-based data preferred, such as COSMOS
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and visualize multivariate data.
• Ability to identify data quality issues and support corrective actions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills suitable for collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams.

Responsibilities

• Under direct guidance, build database platforms for the collection of new data and the refinement of existing data, including integration of disparate data sources utilizing a variety of technology resources.
• Under direct guidance, develop and execute validation rules regarding data integrity and data quality as it relates to the impact on research requirements.
• Under direct guidance, develop processes for data queries, ETL (extraction, transformation and loading) and data object delivery while managing permissions.
• Serve in a supporting role for research projects, with consultation or assistance as needed.
• Demonstrate understanding of how related tasks contribute to the role of the data team on the project.
• Attend team meetings when appropriate and participate in the data team responsible for designing and validating data and programming projects.
• Accomplish project responsibilities with supervision or regular support.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all- inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees