University of Mississippi Medical Center · 3 days ago
Data Scientist I - Biobank and Electronic Health Record _Cell and Molecular Biology
Jackson, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Data Scientist I to develop and execute data management functions under direct guidance. This role involves building platforms for data acquisition, quality assurance, and collaboration with investigators on data management and analytics activities.
EducationHealth CareMedical
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
University of Mississippi Medical Center
University of Mississippi Medical Center is a school in Jackson. It is a sub-organization of University of Mississippi.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$37M2013-08-22Debt Financing· $37M
Leadership Team
Britt Crewse
Chief Executive Officer - Adult Hospitals
Dodie McElmurray
Chief Executive Officer- Community Hospitals
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