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UC Davis Health · 20 hours ago

Senior Data Scientist

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$9,283.33/mo - $19,150/mo

3+ years exp

UC Davis Health is a leading healthcare institution focused on innovative analytics solutions. The Senior Data Scientist will apply advanced analytical methods to develop data-driven solutions for healthcare challenges, lead collaborative projects, and support the Health Analytics Core's initiatives.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

60% - Project Support

15% - Infrastructure Development

15% - Communication & Coordination

10% - Training & Teaching

Qualification

Machine LearningData SciencePythonStatistical TechniquesData VisualizationProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsProject ManagementTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in a data-analytic or equivalent discipline (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Science or a data-driven disciplinary field) and / or equivalent experience / training

3 years' experience in healthcare data science or comparable field

Hands-on data science problem solving with real-world, complex data sets

Experience applying machine learning, predictive analytic, time series analysis, natural language process, and other advance analytic and statistical techniques to model complex systems

Verbal and written communication skills for research, technical, and lay audiences

Problem-solving and data manipulation skills including the ability to interpret complex healthcare data and aggregate, reorganize, and pivot data to find new and meaningful insights

Fluency in the Python programming language and competency using Python's standard machine learning libraries, and a willingness to learn (if necessary) other programming languages such as R and SQL

Competency with code management best practices including the use of common code management applications (e.g. – Github)

Initiative to advance skills and knowledge as needed to fulfill assigned tasks and projects, including learning new methods and technologies

Ability to work both as part of a team and independently, including sharing code, documentation and conducting reproducible analyses

Familiarity with project management and process improvement principles, concepts, and methodologies

Strong skills in communication of analytic methods and results including data visualization (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)

Ability to design and conduct rigorous experiments to ensure the safety, quality, fairness, and robustness of advanced analytics solutions being implemented in the organization

Ability to work within deadlines and manage competing priorities as well as remain flexible to meet the overall goals of the department

Preferred

Masters or Ph.D. in a data-analytic discipline, or in a disciplinary field with significant data science background

Experience with software development, version control, unit testing, portability including best practices in software engineering/programming for reproducibility

Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams to solve data-driven, cross-cutting problems

Experience developing training and educational materials on data science topics, methods and/or technologies

Experience working with clinicians and/or health system operational leaders on data science initiatives

Fluency in additional programming languages including R, C, SQL

Familiarity with both relational and non-relational database management systems

Competency with advanced machine learning methodologies including deep learning, time series modeling methods and large language model

Knowledge of data-driven research, scholarly communication, and the technical and social aspects of the research data lifecycle

Knowledge of healthcare workflows, processes, and clinical terminology

Benefits

High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs

UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family

Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave

Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth

WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources

On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services

Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles

Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans.

Company

UC Davis Health

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UC Davis Health is improving lives and transforming health care by providing excellent patient care.

Founded in 1968

Sacramento, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://health.ucdavis.edu

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