Role: Data Scientist REMOTE
Location: RICHMOND, VA
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Job Description:
Assist
with complex data cleaning, integration, and analysis of public health data.
The Data Scientist will collaborate with stakeholders, subject matter experts,
and data stewards to ensure data projects are accurate and fulfill business
needs for various data projects, including COVID-19.
Some responsibilities are but not limited to –
Leverages appropriate analytic and visualization tools (SQL, R, Python,
Tableau, others) to develop complex data cleaning, integration, and analysis
projects. Applies appropriate coding and statistical methodology to fulfill
stakeholder requirements.
Coordinates with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to define
requirements, organize and lead meetings, present findings, solicit feedback,
and establish enhancement cycles.
Communicates data project results for a variety of audiences. Builds
visualizations, collaborates on report writing, presents to internal and
external stakeholders, and pursues publication as applicable. Audiences may
include specific VDH programs, VDH leadership, other government agencies, the
general public, healthcare providers, community action groups, and/or academic
journals.
Builds relationships and collaborates with diverse internal and external
stakeholders including subject-matter experts, data stewards, and others as
applicable.
Contributes to team documentation. Ensures that scripts are commented out and
routine processes are described step-wise. Includes data cleaning steps,
sources, filters, assumptions, and purposes in documentation.
Proactively identifies process, database, and analysis improvements.
Identifies, communicates, and implements innovative strategies without
overstepping programmatic ownership.
Conducts other duties as requested/assigned
Required Qualifications (Skills, Experience, Education, Certifications)
Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in biostatistics or equivalent combination of
experience and education
Strong data analysis skills in SQL, Tableau, R, REDCap, and Microsoft Excel
Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays
Experience working collaboratively with diverse groups and projects with
defined timelines and deadlines simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications (Skills, Experience, Education, Certifications)
Master’s Degree with coursework in biostatistics or equivalent
Proficiency with SQL, R, Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep, and REDCap
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Skills |
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Required Years of Experience |
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Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in biostatistics or equivalent combination of experience and education |
Required |
4 Years |
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Strong data analysis skills in SQL, Tableau, R, REDCap, and Microsoft Excel |
Required |
4 Years |
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Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays |
Required |
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Experience working collaboratively with diverse groups and projects with defined timelines and deadlines simultaneously |
Required |
3 Years |
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Master’s Degree with coursework in biostatistics or equivalent |
Highly Desired |
5 Years |
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Proficiency with SQL, R, Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep, and REDCap |
Highly Desired |
4 Years |
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Familiarity with health/public health data |
Highly Desired |
4 Years |
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