Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Data Scientist/Biostatistician with strong analytical skills and an interest in cancer research. The successful candidate will support innovative research focused on understanding and improving cancer outcomes in rural and urban populations utilizing large national datasets such as NHANES NHIS BRFSS HINT survey along with data from institutional Electronic Medical Records ( EMR ). Our multidisciplinary research will focus on mental health and rural populations but will also addresses crucial issues such as cognition fatigue obesity relationships finances professional reintegration behaviors affecting recurrence risk and overall patient well-being. This role uniquely combines data science biostatistics and research coordination responsibilities offering significant opportunities for professional growth academic publication and contribution to impactful patient-centered outcomes research.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions: Data Management and Analysis (70%): Extract clean and integrate datasets from institutional EMR (Epic) public datasets (eg. NHIS BRFSS etc) and cancer-specific resources ( NCDB ). Conduct statistical analyses (logistic regression survival analysis mixed-effects models propensity matching etc). Apply data science techniques including visualization methods. Prepare clear publication-quality reports tables and figures for manuscripts and presentations. Interview patients to elicit their healthcare experiences and needs. Research Coordination and Regulatory Support (30%): Prepare and manage IRB documentation for research protocols Coordinate timelines schedule research meetings and track project milestones. Assist in manuscript preparation including drafting methods/results sections and managing submission processes. Support grant application preparation particularly in assembling preliminary data and documents. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors of Science degree with a focus on Bioinformatics Biostatistics Computer Science or Molecular Biology or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Two years of experience in genomic data analysis required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Software development experience in object oriented programming using Java Python and or C and familiarity with molecular biology genomics and some biostatistics helpful. Master of Science degree or PhD in Bioinformatics Computer Science and/or Life Sciences preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Required Experience:
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