Data Science Analyst

Department

BSD MGC - Carrillo Lab

About the Department

Collectively, members of the Department of Molecular Genetics and Cell biology are engaged in investigating molecular aspects of biological phenomena that operate on a cellular scale. Faculty research employs a combination of advanced microscopy, genetic analysis, and molecular characterization to study the temporal and spatial mechanisms that underlie the essential functions of cells and of their interactions with other cells that are necessary for the regular development of multicellular organisms. Faculty use many of the field’s traditional model organisms in their work and are pushing into emerging model and non-model organisms that are proving uniquely valuable in particular studies. To learn more about our department, https://mgcb.uchicago.edu/about . This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Job Summary

The Carrillo Lab at The University of Chicago is seeking a highly motivated Data Science Analyst to work primarily with lab members on various projects to analyze large data sets. As a key member of our team, this position will develop analytical and statistical pipelines to quantify and identify meaningful insights from transcriptomic, proteomic, and imaging data.

Responsibilities

• Assist lab members with data management and compliance with funding agencies requirements.

• Evaluate past and present technologies in the literature to help develop new data analysis tools.

• Work with lab members to evaluate data and extract quantifiable metrics.

• Develop pipelines for specific data sets (e.g. transcriptomic, proteomic, imaging) to extract significant metrics.

• Present technical trainings, hands-on workshops, and documentation to lab members.

• Assist in creating professional graphs and figures for grants and manuscripts.

• May assist staff or faculty members with data manipulation, statistical applications, programming, analysis and modeling on a scheduled or ad-hoc basis.

• Maintains and analyzes statistical models using general knowledge of best practices in machine learning and statistical inference. Performs maintenance on large and complex research and administrative datasets. Responds to requests and engages other IT resources as needed.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• 1+ years of work experience in data analysis.

• Fluency in data manipulation and analysis.

• Proficiency using statistical programming packages, such as Python and R.

• Proficiency creating and presenting findings to a broad audience.

• Fluency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

• Exposure or experience in any of the following is a plus: Monte Carlo Simulations, Tableau, LLMs, and AutoCAD.

​Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to multi-task on frequent and constantly changing demands.

• Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, graduate students and various administrative offices at all levels in the University.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to resolves problems.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

• This is a work-from-home position, but it can be hybrid if you prefer.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

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FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Pay Range

$24.04 - $31.25

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

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