Job Description Summary
The Research Data Scientist will manage and support oncology and cancer population sciences projects at Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina. The salary for this role will be commensurate with education and experience.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type?
Research GrantCost Center
CC001038 COM PHS Operations CCPay Rate Type
SalaryPay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
$0 - $0 - $0Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Job Roles and Responsibilities:
Conduct data analyses that range from simple descriptive statistics to highly complex algorithms. (30%) This role involves performing a wide range of statistical analyses, from basic calculations like means and medians to complex techniques like machine learning algorithms. You'll be responsible for understanding the research questions and selecting the appropriate analytical methods to extract meaningful insights from the data. This might involve using specialized software packages like R, Python, or SAS to conduct the analyses.
Apply statistical (descriptive, analytical, inferential) analysis and data mining techniques to generate real-world evidence and prediction systems (30%). This responsibility focuses on applying various statistical techniques, including descriptive, analytical, and inferential methods, to analyze large datasets related to cancer research. You'll utilize data mining techniques to identify patterns and trends within the data and use these insights to develop real-world evidence and potentially build predictive models for cancer outcomes.
Integrate and analyze large, diverse oncology/healthcare datasets and communicate the results of large-scale analytics. (25%) You'll be responsible for working with diverse and complex datasets related to oncology and healthcare, potentially obtained from various sources like clinical trials, electronic health records, or public databases. This involves integrating these datasets, ensuring data quality and consistency, and then performing comprehensive statistical analyses to extract valuable information relevant to cancer research.
Ensures the integrity of databases used in analyses through the development of essential data cleaning and checks, and data back-ups. (10%) This role emphasizes maintaining the accuracy and reliability of the data used in analyses. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing data cleaning procedures to identify and correct errors or inconsistencies within the datasets. Additionally, you'll establish data quality checks and implement data backup systems to ensure the integrity and security of the information used for research purposes.
Design experiments, test hypotheses, and build analytical models to explore, explain, and predict health-related outcomes (5%) While this responsibility occupies a smaller portion of the role, it involves actively contributing to the research process by designing experiments, formulating hypotheses, and building analytical models.
Minimum Requirements:
- Required Education: Master’s degree in Data Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Mathematics, Health Economics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Informatics, or related field OR Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Data Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Mathematics, Health Economics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Informatics, or related field
- Experience working with healthcare data
- Required Software and tools: Microsoft Office, SQL, Statistical programming tools (such as R, Python, or SAS)
- Proficiency in using SQL to query large, complex datasets
- Knowledge of statistical techniques, including statistical analysis, quantitative analytics, predictive analytics, and multivariate testing
- Strong programming, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Experience creating dashboards and visualizations with Tableau or PowerBI is a plus
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 30 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 30 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms. (Frequent) Additional New Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts as required. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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