Data Scientist

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Employment Information

Job levelMedium level

Salary$70 000 - $115 000

IndustryHospitals and Health Care

Experience5+ years

LocationMinneapolis, MN, United States

The Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute (HHRI) is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join our Department of Surgery’s research team. Experience in epidemiology, public health, and/or statistics in clinical research is preferred.

Position summary:

The data scientist will be an integral part of the research team who manages data analysis for multiple projects, creates and maintains databases in RedCAP, and undertakes complex statistical analysis and reports and visualize results. Preference will be given to experience working in violence prevention research.

Essential job functions:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, work closely with HCMC/HHRI investigators to clarify clinical research questions and data elements needed to guide data needs for research projects
Work in conjunction with faculty mentor to determine research agenda. (5%)
Participate in the design and implementation of research projects and lead the evaluation of research projects. (50%)
Build and maintain datasets (15%)
Prepare and present data for conferences. (10%)
Author, co-author, and otherwise collaborate on reports, conference papers and journal articles. (10%)
Prepare grant applications. (10%)
Successfully manage relationships with external study sponsors and analysts
Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Non-essential job functions:

Collaborate with researchers on projects related to violence prevention
Participate in production of academic publications

Employment standards:

Education/Experience:

Typical qualifications would be a Bachelor’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, health informatics, data science, or a related field plus 2+ years of applicable experience. Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying.

Skill, Knowledge & Ability (SKA):

Requires interaction with a diverse population. Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with researchers on projects related to violence prevention and surgical research.

Minimum qualifications:

Experience conducting analyses for clinical research or public health surveillance
Experience with RedCAP building and reporting
Advanced experience in transforming and analyzing data using R and/or STATA
Understanding of advanced statistical techniques commonly used in clinical research design
Experience with data management including cleaning raw data files, preparing datasets for analysis, and performing quality assurance
Experience conducting power and sample size analysis and drafting statistical analysis sections for grant applications
Strong writing and communication skills
Experience in research design
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Display high standards of attendance, punctuality, maintains confidentiality, and manages time effectively.