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Job Title
Data Quality Specialist
Requisition Number
RE53256
Department Name
7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
46
Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday – Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed
Job Summary
The College of Public Health\Public Health Analytics and Informatics is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to join our team working on grant-funded projects, including the Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in KY project. The QA Tester will test SQL programs, dashboards, and R scripts to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of data solutions. This role is integral to maintaining the quality of data analytics and visualization products used in public health research and healthcare decision-making as necessitated by the principal investigator and public health stakeholder.
We are looking for candidates that have the following skills:
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
7 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on data analytics or business intelligence solutions, Proven experience testing SQL queries, R scripts and RShiny Apps. Experience in the biomedical or healthcare industry, Familiarity with ETL processes and data warehousing concepts. Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, pytest).
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Biomedical Informatics, Data Science or a related field,
Deadline To Apply
04/20/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Data Quality Specialist
Requisition Number
RE53256
Department Name
7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
46
Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday – Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed
Job Summary
The College of Public Health\Public Health Analytics and Informatics is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to join our team working on grant-funded projects, including the Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in KY project. The QA Tester will test SQL programs, dashboards, and R scripts to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of data solutions. This role is integral to maintaining the quality of data analytics and visualization products used in public health research and healthcare decision-making as necessitated by the principal investigator and public health stakeholder.
We are looking for candidates that have the following skills:
- Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries.
- Experience with data visualization and dashboard testing.
- Knowledge of R and Python programming languages and relevant testing libraries (e.g., testthat, pytest).
- Familiarity with QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
- Experience working with tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Zentrack, Bugzilla, and Git)
- Experience handling healthcare claims data, CMS data, and HIPAA/PHI data
- Story telling and stakeholder translation (turning technical reports to leadership-ready summaries.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
7 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on data analytics or business intelligence solutions, Proven experience testing SQL queries, R scripts and RShiny Apps. Experience in the biomedical or healthcare industry, Familiarity with ETL processes and data warehousing concepts. Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, pytest).
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Biomedical Informatics, Data Science or a related field,
Deadline To Apply
04/20/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Salary : $52,021 - $85,800