Research Associate Data Scientist- Surgery Chair, Ruppin Lab

Job Summary
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CEDARS-SINAI is focused on translating todays discoveries into tomorrows medicine, and they are seeking a Research Associate Data Scientist to participate in biomedical research projects. The role involves using programming, data mining, and machine learning techniques to analyze biomedical data and communicate findings through publications and conferences.

Responsibilities
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• Assists with the development, evaluation, and/or application of computational and statistical methods including artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms and software for the analysis of biomedical data.

• Assists with the presentation and communication of scientific results through laboratory meetings, scientific conferences, and peer-reviewed publications.

• Creates database-to-deployment pipelines for models using the necessary programming languages (primarily R, Python, SQL).

• Creates sustainable data science infrastructure and adheres to data analysis/machine learning best practices.

• Performs exploratory data analysis to gauge the need for or appropriateness of advanced analytical methods.

• Works with senior or lead data scientists and principal investigators to identify areas where data science can best be applied to answer biomedical research questions.

• Keeps appropriate analytical records, documentation, and software version control.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
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Required
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• Bachelors degree in Computer Sciences, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, or related field, required.

• Up to two (2) years of professional experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical industries working with biomedical data.

• Experience programming at an intermediate skill level with a high-level programming language such as Python. College projects may be acceptable.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. And has full command (verbal and written) of the English language.

• Demonstrates commitment to customer service and an ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues.

• Demonstrated success working independently, forging relationships, and managing multiple tasks with minimal directions.

• Ability to promote and foster participation/collaboration among individuals and groups.

• Ability to handle multiple demands and/or manage complex and competing priorities.

• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information for decision support.

• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Windows and other Microsoft Office software: MS Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint Word, etc.

Preferred
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• Masters degree, preferred.

• Experience programming in R, Python, or Linux bash and genetics and genomics data analysis preferred.

• Experience in biomedical machine learning is preferred.

• Working knowledge of data privacy and security including best practices for data with personal health identifiers (PHI) covered under HIPAA.

• Must be able to manage competing priorities, while being extremely adaptable and flexible and maintaining a positive work environment.

Company
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Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service. Founded in 1902, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.