Data Scientist I, Limited

$68,536 - $140,462/Yr

University of California - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Data Scientist I position at UCLA Health is an entry-level role within the Department of Computational Medicine, focusing on the application of computational theory to biomedical data sciences. The role involves analyzing deidentified data sets, assisting with coding tasks, and validating data for errors, contributing to the improvement of patient care through scientific discovery.

Responsibilities

• Analyze high volumes of deidentified data sets using coding and various software methodologies.
• Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) and laboratory staff with entry-level coding tasks.
• Help with data entry into databases and validate data for errors.

Requirements

• Demonstrated skills in analyzing high volumes of data sets using coding and various software methodologies.
• Familiarity with at least 2 programming languages (R, C#, Python, SAS, STATA or related).
• Knowledge of computational methods including AI and machine learning.
• Experience in computation science, data science, statistics, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Benefits

• Full-time position with potential for career conversion after 3-4 months.
• Competitive hourly salary range of $32.95 - $67.53.