Research Data Scientist - Tatonetti Lab

Job DescriptionJob SummaryThe Research Data Scientist participates in biomedical research projects using programming, data-mining, statistics, machine learning, and visualization techniques to develop, evaluate, and/or apply algorithms and software for data analysis. Responsibilities include querying databases, data processing, supervised and unsupervised machine learning, deploying production models, and communication of scientific findings via peer-reviewed publications and scientific conferences. Writes clean, performant, reusable code managed on GitHub to perform repeatable analyses and to train and deploy models to multiple environments.The Research Data Scientist in the Tatonetti Lab at Cedars-Sinai will conduct research to improve drug safety by leveraging clinical and molecular data. In the Tatonetti Lab we use advanced data science methods, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to investigate drug safety, drug-drug interactions, and cancer pharmacology. Using emerging resources, such as electronic health records (EHR) and genomics databases, we are working to advance the science of pharmacology with a focus on serving traditionally underrepresented populations.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists 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.Tests and validates code to ensure robustness of data applications with version control through GitHub.Performs all other duties as assigned.Department-specific responsibilitiesParticipates in the development of innovative algorithms and analytical methodsParticipates in the evaluation and interpretation of all analytical methods and resultsParticipates in the oral and written communication of scientific results including publicationsParticipates in analytical training activities for faculty, staff, and studentsQualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in computer science, machine learning, applied mathematics, econometrics, statistics, engineering, physics, or related discipline. Master's degree preferred.License/CertificationsN/AExperience2-5 years 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 R or Python. College projects may be acceptable. Experience programming at a basic to intermediate proficiency level in SQL. Experience in biomedical machine learning is preferredAbout UsCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.About the TeamCedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.Req ID : HRC1297989BWorking Title : Research Data Scientist - Tatonetti LabDepartment : Computational BiomedicineBusiness Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category : Information TechnologyJob Specialty : Bus Intelligence/ReportingOvertime Status : EXEMPTPrimary Shift : DayShift Duration : 8 hourBase Pay : $94,800 - $161,000Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.