Data Scientist

The Welm Lab at the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute seeks a Data Wrangler to contribute to their translational breast cancer research. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring genomics data, laboratory assay data, and de-identified clinical data is efficiently organized and prepared for statistical analyses. They will perform data quality assessments, systematically label data, harmonize and normalize data, and integrate diverse data to produce analysis-ready datasets. This will involve developing and maintaining custom data scripts, pipelines, databases, web applications, and documentation. If you have a passion for data and analytics, an eye for detail and accuracy, and you thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we look forward to hearing from you.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include a description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.Responsibilities

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment: Nearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements: Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, data science, data analysis or a related field and a minimum of 4 years of experience in the field or related area (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).Experience with managing, manipulating, and analyzing large datasets.Proficiency in Unix, R, and Python.Ability to keep well-documented code while generating project deliverables on time.Demonstrated success working in a team-oriented environment.This is a patient-sensitive position and the applicant must be willing to complete HIPAA training.Preferences

Working knowledge of data mining and statistical data analysis methods.Experience with developing, maintaining, and querying SQL databases.Ability to generate interactive visualizations using R-Shiny or similar frameworks.Experience using high performance compute clusters with attached local storage.Experience with Amazon Web Services Simple Storage Service (AWS S3).Experience with Cloud-based compute services such as Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2).Experience with Cloud-based bioinformatics platforms such as Seven Bridges/Velsera, DNA Nexus, Terra.Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.Required Documents

ResumeCover Letter (optional)Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submissionUniversity Human Resource Management250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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