Data Scientist - IS Clinical Research - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)

The Keck Medical Center of USC seeks a Data Scientist to derive insights from the vast amounts of patient and environmental data available within our data warehouse. To achieve this goal, novel and creative machine learning and statistical analyses are needed. The incumbent will work closely with USC researcher teams to design analysis specifications, including input data specifications, data cleaning, algorithms, and interpretation of results. The incumbent will develop and implement algorithms on existing data warehouse records and may nominate new external data sources to be ingested to the data warehouse to strengthen analyses. Analyses will address a wide variety of clinical and research outcomes. The incumbent will research and implement state-of-the-art AI algorithms, apply off-the-shelf AI and data-centric tools, and collect, store, and maintain data. The successful candidate will have demonstrated competence in developing highly scalable artificial intelligence systems with multiple dependencies across teams.

Minimum Education:oBS in computer science, artificial intelligence, informatics, or closely related field.oMS preferred.Minimum Experience/Knowledge:•At least 2-5 years’ experience collecting, validating, and analyzing data. Must be able to manipulate data and summarize results.•Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.•Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.•Proficient Computer skills, including MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel.•Basic Qualifications: Proven experience with:Artificial intelligence and machine learningAdvanced analytics and business intelligencePython programmingR, SQL and other DBMS•Additional Qualifications: Proven experience with:Clinical informatics and healthcare dataTechnical writingJupyter notebooksSAS, Stata, SPSSAWS environment and toolsSagemaker, TensorFlow, KafkaSpark, HadoopRequired License/Certification:•LA City Fire and Safety Certification. If no certification upon hire, must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date.