Research Data Scientist I

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Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will 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 utilize computer programming skills as well as basic statistical and predictive modeling to perform data maintenance, extraction and analytics. Utilizes programing skills in languages such as SQL, R and/or Python to participate in entire data workflow from project design to ETL to application of statistical techniques for data cleaning and mapping.

A caregiver in this role works remotely from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

To be considered for this position, caregivers must reside in Ohio, Florida, or Nevada.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Utilizes process enhancement opportunities to improve the efficiency of data pulling, reporting, programming, operation and etc.
• Works with DBA/Developer on standardizing and improving data pulling, cleansing and loading processes.
• Performs data modeling and database optimization.
• Interprets and writes complex SQL queries, functions and stored procedures.
• Proactively monitors systems for optimum performance and capacity constraints.
• Applies development skills to complete tasks.
• Responsible for extensive T-SQL development, integration testing and other projects that may be necessary to help the team achieve their goals. 
• Performs basic data analysis to include data validation, investigation, and trending analysis.
• Assists Lead Systems Analyst with transforming data into actionable insights and useful information by conducting analysis pertaining to patient profiling, segmentation, path analysis, cluster analysis and cohort analysis to support decision making.
• Builds basic predictive models, mix models, attribution models and other mathematical or statistical models as needed by using modeling tools.
• Identifies technical issues and manages resolution for analytics programs.
• Designs, develops, and maintains relational database reports.
• Designs, develops and maintains reports integrating data between different database systems.
• Assists with scope and task plan development; provides input to resource requirement development.
• Fosters innovation and learning through sharing design ideas and mentoring team members.
• Must be able to effectively and efficiently multitask.
• 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:

• Experience in ML (Machine Learning) – AI (Artificial
  Intelligence)
• EHR clinical data experience
• Statistical modeling experience
• Experience working with healthcare research data
• Experience building machine learning models
• Experience using modern AI tools
• Experience with managing end-to-end data workflows 

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. 

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. 

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.