Data Scientist

Under general supervision of the Research Manager and the Department of Medicine, the Data Scientist leads data and analytic projects supporting the Department of Medicine and the Research Department. Establishes and manages on-going relationships with key users to understand and anticipate data needs. Manages the processes to define, collect, validate, and analyze data and delivers actionable information and recommendations. Serves as expert in data collection methodologies, measurement development, interpretation, statistical analysis, statistical process control, and presentation.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in data science or related field required.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Data Science, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, or related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience:

•  3–5 years clinical research, healthcare operations, or healthcare IT experience. Must include data-driven or analytical project work.
• Experience working with large healthcare datasets. Includes extraction, cleaning, validation, and analysis.
•  Experience with EHR data. Epic or Epic Cosmos preferred.
• Experience in clinical research or quality improvement. Includes study design, cohorts, and outcomes analysis.
• Experience producing analytical outputs. Includes reports, dashboards, manuscripts, or presentations.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, IRB, and healthcare data governance.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams. Includes clinicians, researchers, and administrators.

Licensure and Certifications:

Required to complete and pass certification in assigned Epic Cosmos courses within 120 days of employment in this role.

Skills:

• Design and support clinical research and quality improvement studies.
• Includes study design, cohorts, and statistical analysis.
• Extract, clean, and integrate healthcare data.
• Sources include Epic, Cosmos, and registries.
• Perform statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning.
• Build dashboards, reports, and data visualizations.
• Translate data results into actionable insights.
• Ensure data accuracy, reproducibility, and compliance (HIPAA, IRB).
• Support manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and grant writing.
• Document datasets, methods, and analytic code.
• Support and mentor research and analytics staff. Stay current on healthcare analytics and machine learning methods.

Physical Requirement:

• Primarily office-based work with frequent computer use.
• Prolonged sitting and screen use required.
• Occasional walking, standing, bending, or lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Occasional travel within hospital or clinic settings.
• May have limited exposure to standard hospital environments.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads and supports data science and analytics projects for the Department of Medicine, Research Department, and related clinical research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with clinical research, quality improvement, and operational teams to define research questions, develop analytic plans, identify appropriate data sources, and support study design.
• Extracts, cleans, validates, integrates, and analyzes large healthcare datasets from Epic, Epic Cosmos, registries, external databases, and other institutional data sources.
• Develops cohorts, data definitions, analytic files, and reproducible workflows to support clinical research studies, quality improvement projects, outcomes analysis, and healthcare delivery initiatives.
• Performs statistical analysis, predictive modeling, machine learning, and other advanced analytic methods to identify trends, evaluate interventions, and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Designs and produces dashboards, reports, data visualizations, and analytic tools to communicate findings to clinical, research, operational, and leadership audiences.
• Translates complex data and statistical findings into clear, actionable recommendations to improve patient care, clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient safety, and system performance.
• Ensures data integrity, documentation, reproducibility, and compliance with HIPAA, IRB requirements, institutional data governance standards, and applicable research protocols.
• Supports manuscript preparation, abstracts, presentations, grant applications, and dissemination of scholarly work by providing data analysis, interpretation, and visual presentation of findings.
• Maintains clear documentation of datasets, analytic code, assumptions, methodologies, validation processes, and reporting procedures.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in healthcare analytics, statistical methods, predictive modeling, machine learning, and clinical research data interpretation.
• Provides technical expertise, guidance, and mentorship to trainees, students, clinicians, researchers, and interdisciplinary team members involved in research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Partners with stakeholders to understand analytic needs, communicate project status, manage timelines, and ensure deliverables are completed accurately and timely.
• Stays current with emerging methodologies in healthcare analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, research data science, and clinical outcomes measurement.
• Completes required Epic Cosmos or related data access training/certification within the required timeframe and applies appropriate tools and methods to support approved research and analytic activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations

• Actively pursues learning and self-development

• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others

• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them

• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties

• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team

• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way

• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions

• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment

• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment

• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services

• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles

• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$50.63 - $89.10

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.