Job Description:

Medical Data Scientist

This position is for the Division of General Academic Pediatrics (GAP) within the Department of Pediatrics. Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Job Summary

Supervises the research operations of study protocols and methods development and creates and directs a complex scheduling scheme involving large numbers of research participants and active protocols. Manages complex data management systems of multi-dimensional biological datasets and other project management staff oversight duties. Coordinates projects with multiple laboratories, ensures staff adherence to protocols, and provides data management support for researchers.

Essential Functions

• Supervises the research operations of study protocols and methods development, including documentation, implementation, algorithm development, and high-level data analyses.
• Creates, facilitates, and directs a complex scheduling scheme involving large numbers of research participants and active protocols. Monitors subject accrual through active protocols.
• Develops, implements, maintains, and manages complex data management systems of multi-dimensional biological datasets, including defining and creating research databases, creating new data collection forms and tables for existing databases, creating data editing routines and export processes, and transferring export datasets to national repositories.
• Coordinates research activities/projects with multiple laboratories.
• Ensures staff adherence to developed protocols.
• Provides data management support for researchers and other staff as needed.
• Oversees data entry, report dissemination, data management procedures, and other project management staff oversight duties as directed.

Physical Effort

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The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Medical Data Scientist IV

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Data Science

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 9

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Primarily 8AM - 4:30PM; some early evenings may occur. A hybrid work arrangement is an option after successful completion of provisional period.

Work Arrangement: Primarily 8AM - 4:30PM; some early evenings may occur. A hybrid work arrangement is an option after successful completion of provisional period.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter

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