Description
Position Purpose
Regenstrief Institute relies on insightful use and analysis of data to power our research. We're seeking an experienced data scientist to deliver that insight to our investigators and research teams. The Data Scientist prepares, interprets and cleans data, asks questions, connects the dots, and uncovers opportunities that lie within the data.
This position is a hybrid position with at least (1) day onsite activity based on business needs, this role may be considered fully remote based on location.
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
Collaborates with investigators and research teams to develop an understanding of needs and to define key objectives and aims.
Researches and devises innovative AI/machine learning models for data analysis, collaborating with statisticians as needed.
Manages and executes research projects
Researches and devises innovative statistical models for data analysis, collaborating with statisticians as needed.
Participates in an iterative research process by discussing findings with investigators, research teams, and other stakeholders and modifying models and analyses based upon discussion.
Enables smarter data analysis processes and implements analytics for meaningful insights.
Works as the lead data Scientist, identifying and integrating new datasets that can be leveraged throughout the department/organization. Identifies relevant data sources to help address research needs, and collects large structured and unstructured datasets and variables.
Works closely with the investigators, research teams and other stakeholders to strategize and execute the development of datasets.
Devises and utilizes algorithms and models to mine data stores, performs data and error analysis to improve models, and cleans and validates data for uniformity and accuracy.
Analyzes data for trends and patterns, and interprets data with a clear objective in mind.
Implements analytical models into production by collaborating with other stakeholders.
Communicates analytic solutions to investigators, research teams and other stakeholders and implements improvements as needed.
Assists with preparation of proposals, presentations, abstracts, manuscripts, and other dissemination materials.
Education and Experience
Requires a master's degree in computer science, data science, applied mathematics, or related discipline.
Requires at least 3-year experience in data science (combination of related education and experience may be considered).
Proficiency with machine learning, data mining, mathematics, and statistical analysis.
Advanced pattern recognition and predictive modeling experience
Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, SQL, and programming languages (i.e., Java/Python, SAS).
Requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to break down and understand complex business problems, define a solution and implement it using advanced quantitative methods.
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, especially around analytical concepts and methods.
Requires the ability to work successfully with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholder.
Areas of knowledge include:
Decision Making
The decision-making competency focuses on how much one is expected to make decisions when performing the work. It is directly aligned with the performance autonomy competency.
Related responsibilities include:
Uses personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in the activity and procedures of the Institute
Independently manages the short term against the long term priorities of assigned projects.
Recommends solutions to investigators and leadership to improve processes and project outcomes often involving multiple complexities and multiple entities.
Independently processes information and makes decisions based on good understanding of results expected with minimal errors.
Cultivates research partnerships as necessary to move forward the long term strategies of the program.
Effectively discerns when to seek input from leadership with higher-level decisionmaking.
Interprets rules, timeliness, specifications, and documentation requirements from the funding agency or client
Creativity
The creativity competency focuses on the amount of design, development, and problem-solving creativity expected in the role.
Related responsibilities include:
Uses creative thinking to design and develop research tools, protocols, and questionnaires at the request of the investigator
Creates high quality written products including but not limited to grant applications, budgets, research proposals, presentations, abstracts, lectures, posters and manuscripts.
Initiates and ensures thorough research on topics related to research projects.
Applies creativity to strategic planning including applications beyond the usual boundaries.
Teamwork and Management
The teamwork and management competency focuses on the interaction and collaboration between team members. It also focuses on the ability to manage people and projects. Inherent in this competency is the ability to communicate orally and in writing and to improve communication skills as time and experience progress.
Related responsibilities include:
Provides information to and seeks input and feedback from team members, leadership, and service center staff (such as RDS, HR, Finance, etc.) in order to improve individual work activities especially as it relates to the strategic direction of assigned projects.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties
This position requires the physical ability to work 40 hours per week, including the flexibility to work extended hours as necessary to meet organizational needs
This position requires the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
This position requires the manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and pointing device
This position requires the ability to travel around campus or to outside meetings as necessary
This position requires the ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail
This position requires excellent speaking, writing, and listening skills
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job.
This work takes place in mainly an office environment, either a home office or an organizational office with possible meetings and interactions in other environments.
This work is fast-paced and deadline-oriented and requires a flexible work schedule
The use of a computer, business office equipment, and other machinery is necessary
This position requires working as a team member and also independently
This position requires working and interacting with others, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence
BENEFITS OF WORKING HERE
- Work with a variety of diverse professionals in the healthcare industry
- Free parking
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Group Life and Voluntary Term Life insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 403b Retirement Plan with gracious employer contributions
- Fitness program
- Pet insurance
- Qualified employer for loan forgiveness
REGENSTRIEF INSTITUTE REQUIRES ALL EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE THE INFLUENZA VACCINATION ANNUALLY UNLESS APPROVED FOR EXEMPTION. Please note relocation assistance are not available for this position.
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