Data Scientist III
Classification Minimum Requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree in data science, statistics, bioinformatics, analytics, or similar field and five years of
experience; Master’s Degree in data science, statistics, bioinformatics, analytics, or similar field and three
years of experience; Doctoral Degree in data science, statistics, bioinformatics, analytics, or similar field
and one year of experience.
Job Description:
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (25%)
This position will be responsible for selecting and applying appropriate analytical methods to answer
questions and test hypotheses as specified by clinical researchers, administrators and clinicians. This
position will require expertise in database design, data ontology practice and statistical analyses. The
position will interact with a range of experts in database modeling, machine learning, event simulation, and
other advanced analytic processes.
PROGRAMMING AND DATA MANAGEMENT (25%)
Using R, SAS, Python, Tableau, and/or other database/analytical software platforms at an expert level of
proficiency to manipulate and analyze data. Expertise in SQL programming will be necessary to design and
develop databases to be used for data collection activities. Additional expertise in custom software and
databases will be important for successful completion of analyses.
DATA QUALITY (25%)
The IDR provides secure, consistent, and reliable data for UF researchers. The person in this position must
uphold and defend the highest standards of data quality.
• Creates and executes the organizations’ strategy for improving and maintaining research data
quality.
• With the IDR team, defines and establishes data quality definitions and rules consistent with unit
and organizational priorities.
• Supports a consistent ontology.
• Defines data quality metrics and establishes processes to measure and monitor them continuously.
• Ensures compliance with quality standards.
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• Manage communications related to data quality both good and bad.
• Works with IDR team and IT partners to prevent and remediate identified quality issues using both
manual and automated solutions.
RESEARCH DATA REQUEST MANAGEMENT (10%)
A primary role for this position is to prioritize and coordinate multiple research projects often under tight
deadlines. Specifically, this position will:
• Lead strategies and priorities for responding to research data requests
• Manages queue of incoming research data requests
• Set policies to limit collection of unnecessary data
• Develops and recommends strategies to serve growing research demand for data sets, data
analysis, data queries, reports, and business intelligence across UF Health
• In accordance with data governance plan, set priorities and strategies for incorporating new
sources of data into the Integrated Data Repository based on demand from UF researchers.
WRITING REPORTS OF ANALYSES (10%)
Using software tools for business intelligence and analytics (e.g. SAP product stack), word processing,
spreadsheet, presentation and organizational analyses (e.g. Microsoft Office products), provides reports of
analyses to decision makers. Will also be responsible for developing reporting mechanisms via
dashboards.
Expected Salary:
$90,000-$102,000
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree in data science, statistics, bioinformatics, analytics, or similar field and five years of
experience; Master’s Degree in data science, statistics, bioinformatics, analytics, or similar field and three
years of experience; Doctoral Degree in data science, statistics, bioinformatics, analytics, or similar field
and one year of experience.
Preferred:
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, statistics, information systems, or related field and four
years of relevant experience.
Must demonstrate experience with database design, reporting tools, and project management and
familiarity with health care information system industry.
Must demonstrate experience with EMRs (such as Epic), systems, and data design.
• In-depth knowledge of SQL
• Experience with data integration and business intelligence software (SAP product stack)
• Experience with general statistical software (e.g. SAS, R)
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (R, Python, Weka, RapidMiner, etc)
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
• Knowledge of basic principles of clinical research.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to work effectively and independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
This is a time-limited position.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
No