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Data Scientist

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Open Date 04/25/2024
Requisition Number PRN38368B
Job Title Data Scientist
Working Title Data Scientist
Job Grade H
FLSA Code Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00241 - Biomedical Informatics
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $75,900 - $142,185
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The Re-imagine EHR group in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Utah is seeking a Data Scientist. The ideal candidate should be familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. The candidate will be expected to initiate and drive projects to completion and communicate the results of analyses in a clear and effective manner with minimal guidance and can demonstrate their extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

This position has the potential for remote/hybrid work. An employee hired into this role may be responsible for providing space, printing, networking, and/or internet capabilities at the telecommuting location and agree to the terms of the University of Utah campus and Health Academics Telecommuting Agreement.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties

  • Perform data integration, transformation, and cleaning involving multiple complex healthcare data sources, including electronic health records from different healthcare systems, surveys, and application log data.
  • Use existing and implement new healthcare data models. Develop database and web applications to help visualize data.
  • Map, transform, and process existing datasets into healthcare standard terminologies (e.g., ICD10, SNOMED, LOINC, RxNorm) and models (e.g., FHIR, OMOP).
  • Prepare datasets for statistical analysis.
  • Interpret results from multiple healthcare data sources using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining independently.
  • Assist with the implementation and dissemination of Reimagine EHR solutions at other healthcare systems across the US.
  • Collaborate with researchers on the conduct of large, team science clinical trials investigating informatics and digital health interventions.
  • Perform a variety of tasks as directed.


Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of related experience in the field or related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required.

This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Candidates with a Masters or PhD in Biomedical Informatics may be preferred.
Experience with machine learning and clinical data may be preferred.
Experience with healthcare interoperability standards may be preferred.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
  3. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission