Research Data Scientist I

Role Description

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. As a Research Data Scientist, you will utilize statistical, mathematical, and predictive modeling techniques to analyze complex datasets and develop algorithms that support research initiatives. In this role, you will apply programming skills using tools such as SAS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, MATLAB, or similar languages to perform data analytics, generate insights, and contribute to data-driven decision-making.

A caregiver in this role works remotely from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. To be considered for this position, caregivers must reside in Ohio, Florida, or Nevada.

• Utilize basic statistical, mathematical, and predictive modeling techniques to build algorithms and perform data analytics.
• Utilize programming skills in languages such as SAS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Perform basic data analysis including data validation, investigation, and hypothesis testing.
• Assist Principal Investigator in transforming data to support research questions and develop basic predictive and statistical models using modeling tools.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency in data extraction, reporting, programming, and operations.
• Curate and process complex clinical and biological data sets.
• Communicate and present research findings as needed.
• Identify technical issues and manage resolution for analytics programs.
• Interpret research protocols and translate them into analytical requirements.
• Run statistical analyses and support machine learning model development.
• Generate charts, graphs, and other data visualizations.
• Assist with manuscript preparation and publication support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or related field and two years of experience conducting data analytics, math or statistical modeling or machine learning OR Master’s or PhD degree.
• Proficiency with programming skills in languages such as SAS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, MATLAB or similar.

Requirements

• Experience in ML (Machine Learning) – AI (Artificial Intelligence).
• EHR clinical data experience.
• Statistical modeling experience.
• Experience working with healthcare research data.
• Experience building machine learning models.
• Experience using modern AI tools.
• Experience with managing end-to-end data workflows.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• In some locations, ability to move up to 15 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment.