Data Scientist I - MIND Center

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Job Requisition ID:

R00032882

Job Category:

Professional and Technical

Organization:

MIND Center Data Support

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Data Scientist I - MIND Center

Job Summary:

Develops and executes basic and intermediate data management functions under direct guidance, including building platforms for database design, data acquisition, data quality assurance, data curation and data distribution. Collaborates with investigators and assists lead data scientists in data management, data visualization and data analytic activities.

Education & Experience

Master’s in computer science, statistics, biostatistics, analytics or directly related field and one year of related database platform experience.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration required:  N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Skills and abilities using database platforms such as SQL, NoSQL, & DBaaS; data acquisition platforms such as REDCap & OpenClinic; and programming platforms such as PYTHON, R, JAVA/JS/D3.JS, Stata and/or SAS. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with ability to communicate advanced ideas and concepts clearly.

Responsibilities:

• Under direct guidance, build database platforms for the collection of new data and the refinement of existing data, including integration of disparate data sources utilizing a variety of technology resources.
• Under direct guidance, develop and execute validation rules regarding data integrity and data quality as it relates to the impact on research requirements.
• Under direct guidance, develop processes for data queries, ETL (extraction, transformation and loading) and data object delivery while managing permissions.
• Serve in a supporting role for research projects, with consultation or assistance as needed. Demonstrate understanding of how related tasks contribute to the role of the data team on the project. Attend team meetings when appropriate and participate in the data team responsible for designing and validating data and programming projects. Accomplish project responsibilities with supervision or regular support.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all- inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional lifting up to 10 pounds. constant sitting, occasional standing, and occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

Yes

Pay Class:

Salary

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Day

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Grant Funded:

Job Posting Date:

01/31/2025

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):