Research Data Scientist III bei ARUP Laboratories

Schedule:
Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Department: R&I Appl AI & Bioinform - 339

Primary Purpose:

The Research Data Scientist III investigates, designs, and implements data-driven methods for improving the accuracy and efficiency of clinical labs. Working closely with senior staff members and leadership, this position supports design and implementation of tools and methods from a variety of research and clinical testing methods with the goal to advance the state-of-the-art in clinical diagnosis, treatment, data analysis, and reporting.

In addition, Research Data Scientists collaborate with medical directors and scientists to execute research projects that result in publications and conference presentations. Individuals are expected to evaluate multiple approaches in a data-driven manner to determine which are most likely to deliver accurate results and should be able to communicate results to non-technical staff and faculty in a clear, compelling manner.  Research Data Scientists III stay abreast of relevant literature by reading journal articles, whitepapers and related material. 

About ARUP:

ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.

We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

Essential Functions:

Creates, refines and validates software, data analysis processes, statistical, and data visualization tools. 

Implements and maintains computational tools for data mining and data integration. 

Develops enhanced data collection procedures to include information relevant for building analytic systems

Develops new tools to aid in the analysis of assay quality metrics, interpretation, and reporting.

Develops novel methods/algorithms, and extends, adapts and improves existing methods as needed.

Develops analysis approaches in support of clinical applications. 

Works effectively with other scientists, programmers, engineers, and researchers to implement novel or adapt existing approaches to data analysis and reporting.

Supports transition of developed software and analysis into clinical practice.

Provides consultative support to clinical and research staff, pathology residents, Medical Directors and others as assigned.

Communicate results to non-technical staff and faculty in a clear, compelling manner.  

Mentors junior staff members

Suggests and evaluates improvements to existing architectures

Other duties as assigned

Physical and Other Requirements:

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Communicate: Frequently and effectively communicate with others.

PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies. 

ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.