Research Data Scientist I - Cole Eye

About the role

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Job Title

Research Data Scientist I - Cole Eye

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Cole Eye Research-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

T99919

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:30am-4:00am

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Research Data Scientist, you will utilize statistical, mathematical and predictive modeling techniques to analyze complex datasets and develop algorithms supporting macular degeneration research, including genetics and imaging. In this role, you will apply programming skills using tools such as SAS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, MATLAB or similar languages to perform data analytics, generate insights and contribute to data-driven decision-making. You will organize, manage and analyze imaging data while providing substantial support to the Data and Analytics and Innovation teams through imaging algorithm development, machine learning and Databricks-related infrastructure and workflows.

A caregiver in this role works days from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Utilize basic statistical, mathematical, and predictive modeling techniques to build algorithms and perform data analytics.

Utilize programming skills in languages such as SAS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.

Perform basic data analysis including data validation, investigation, and hypothesis testing.

Assist Principal Investigator in transforming data to support research questions and develop basic predictive and statistical models using modeling tools.

Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency in data extraction, reporting, programming, and operations.

Curate and process complex clinical and biological data sets.

Communicate and present research findings as needed.

Identify technical issues and manage resolution for analytics programs.

Interpret research protocols and translate them into analytical requirements.

Run statistical analyses and support machine learning model development.

Generate charts, graphs, and other data visualizations.

Assist with manuscript preparation and publication support.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or related field and two years of experience conducting data analytics, math or statistical modeling or machine learning

OR Master’s or PhD degree

Proficiency with programing skills in languages such as SAS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, MATLAB or similar

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Familiar with software development, programming, and writing code

Familiar with programing languages including Python, Java, or C/C++

Knowledge applying advanced statistics to complex business problems required (e.g., modeling, AI, ML, Deep Learning [DL], and/or Natural Language Processing [NLP])

Strong business-orientation with the ability to select the appropriate complex quantitative methodologies in response to specific business goals

Healthcare or life science experience

Lead Experience with project management and change management methodologies

Certification or fellowship in analytics, big data, data science or related subject

Technology Partner Certification (in technology, Big Data, business or advanced analytics, data science) – Microsoft, Oracle, Teradata, IBM, EMC, Cloudera, Hortonworks, Informatica, Tableau, SAS, R, Python

Experience leveraging visualization software and techniques and business intelligence (BI) software

Technical knowledge of distributed computing platforms, and common data process flows from data instrumentation & generation, to ETL, to the data warehouse itself

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

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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