What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Data Scientist II position at University of Pittsburgh?
Organizes and facilitates data collection and conducts statistical analysis of datasets while working across multiple, simultaneous projects. Applies scientific methodology and statistical analyses to implement appropriate methodologies for complex data management and statistical analyses. Facilitates algorithm development, software development, and result interpretation. Assists with grant preparations and staff training. Manipulates datasets and clean data and facilitates quality control procedures to ensure data accuracy.
Med-Medicine
The Division of General Internal Medicine is seeking a Data Analyst to participate in research projects that aim to explore strategies to optimize
prescribing and medication decisions for patients in the hospital and at home. The Data Analyst will work primarily with Dr. Timothy Anderson and
be a core staff member of the Prescribing Wisely Lab, with additional membership in the Caring for Complex Chronic Conditions Research Center, and Center for Pharmaceutical Policy and Prescribing (CP3). The Data Analyst will be responsible for developing analytic datasets from
administrative healthcare databases, such as UPMC electronic health records, the Veterans Health Affairs Clinical Data Warehouse, Medicare and Medicaid claims, and existing NIH funded prospective cohort datasets. This includes translating written research protocols to computer
programming code, implementing the code, and conducting data quality assurance checks to verify the research protocols were applied.
Essential Functions
Requires the ability to visualize a computer screen, to work with computer hardware and software, to communicate verbally and in writing, and to use a phone. The candidate must have strong working knowledge of English.
Physical Effort
Position is mostly sedentary work.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Medical Data Scientist II
Job Family
Research
Job Sub-Family
Data Science
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Master's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
3
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
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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-Medicine
The Division of General Internal Medicine is seeking a Data Analyst to participate in research projects that aim to explore strategies to optimize
prescribing and medication decisions for patients in the hospital and at home. The Data Analyst will work primarily with Dr. Timothy Anderson and
be a core staff member of the Prescribing Wisely Lab, with additional membership in the Caring for Complex Chronic Conditions Research Center, and Center for Pharmaceutical Policy and Prescribing (CP3). The Data Analyst will be responsible for developing analytic datasets from
administrative healthcare databases, such as UPMC electronic health records, the Veterans Health Affairs Clinical Data Warehouse, Medicare and Medicaid claims, and existing NIH funded prospective cohort datasets. This includes translating written research protocols to computer
programming code, implementing the code, and conducting data quality assurance checks to verify the research protocols were applied.
Essential Functions
Requires the ability to visualize a computer screen, to work with computer hardware and software, to communicate verbally and in writing, and to use a phone. The candidate must have strong working knowledge of English.
Physical Effort
Position is mostly sedentary work.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Medical Data Scientist II
Job Family
Research
Job Sub-Family
Data Science
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Master's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
3
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
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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