Research Data Scientist I

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Utilizes basic statistical, mathematical, and predictive modeling to build algorithms and perform data analytics. Utilizes programing skills in languages such as SAS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, MATLAB or similar.

Responsibilities:

• Performs basic data analysis to include data validation, investigation, and testing of hypotheses.
• Assists Principal Investigator with transforming data to support the investigation of research questions Builds basic predictive models, and other mathematical or statistical models as needed by using modeling tools.
• Utilizes process enhancement opportunities to improve the efficiency of data pulling, reporting, programming, operation and etc.
• Works to curate and process complex clinical and biological data
• May communicate or present research findings.
• Identifies technical issues and manages resolution for analytics programs.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or related field required.
  
  

Languages:

• Language required
• Language preferred
  
  

Certifications:

• None required
  
  

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Requires good communication and presentation skills to summarize data for Principal Investigators and other research audiences.
  
  

Work Experience:

• Must possess a minimum of 2 years of experience conducting data analytics, math or statistical modeling or machine learning.
• Demonstrate proficiency with programing skills in languages such as SAS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, MATLAB or similar.
• Master’s or PhD degrees in related fields may offset the experience requirement.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• In some locations, ability to move up to 15 pounds
  
  

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment.
  
  

Keywords: Data Analysis, Data Mining, Programming, SAS, SQL, SPSS, Python, MATLAB, Computer Programming