What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Scientist position at University of Pittsburgh?
Assists in the execution of research objectives, data collection, and data management. Performs routine procedures, statistical analysis, scientific analysis, and reporting. Integrates data and data sets, performs descriptive and exploratory analysis, and creates routine reports and analysis reporting tools. Utilizes statistical software and adheres to all protocols.
Med-Surgery
Required Qualifications
Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring
The incumbent must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to see and have use of both hands.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Data Scientist I
Job Family
Research
Job Sub-Family
Data Science
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Master's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
No experience required
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule
8:30am - 5:00pm M-F
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range
To Be Determined Based On Qualifications
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
Not Applicable
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Med-Surgery
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Data Science, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, Public Health, epidemiology, biostatistics or a related field
- Demonstrated proficiency with Power BI and/or Tableau for dashboard development and data visualization
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data modeling
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex data findings to clinical and non-technical audiences
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Prior experience in healthcare, hospital, or clinical research data environment
- Experience working with large, complex datasets in a clinical or regulated industry setting
- Familiarity with healthcare registries, data submissions, or outcomes reporting structures
- Proficiency in statistical or querying tools such as SQL, SAS, R, or Python
- Knowledge of federal healthcare compliance requirements or quality regulatory framework
- Exposure to QAPI methodologies or continuous quality improvement practices
- Experience working in clinical transplantation with an understanding of transplantation-related terminology is a plus
Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring
- Design and maintain data visualizations and dashboards that inform QAPI and quality performance improvement activities
- Track and trend key transplant program performance metrics across clinical, operational, and outcomes domains
- Conduct analyses of transplant clinical outcomes across multiple organ programs, including benchmarking against national standards such as SRTR risk-adjusted models
- Assist in the preparation, validation, and reconciliation of data submissions internal and external to the program
- Identify and resolve discrepancies between internal EMR records and registry submissions
- Apply knowledge of federal regulations and transplant-specific policy to ensure alignment with CMS and OPTN data requirements
- Implement data management best practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity across registry submissions and internal reporting
- Support data readiness activities for CMS and OPTN program surveys
- Respond to routine and ad hoc data requests from transplant physicians, program directors, and hospital leadership, communicating findings clearly to clinical and non-technical stakeholders
- Translate complex clinical and operational data into clear analyses and presentations for program and hospital leadership
- Deliver timely and actionable insights that inform operational and strategic decision-making
- Maintain data dictionaries and documentation for all recurring reports and dashboards
- Support innovation in data tools and analytic methodologies, including emerging technologies, to advance the program’s data infrastructure
The incumbent must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to see and have use of both hands.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Data Scientist I
Job Family
Research
Job Sub-Family
Data Science
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Master's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
No experience required
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule
8:30am - 5:00pm M-F
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range
To Be Determined Based On Qualifications
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
Not Applicable
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter