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Bioinformatics Data Analyst I

Position Number: 6359467
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Bioinformatics Data Analyst I

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Data Scientist/Biostatistician with strong analytical skills and an interest in cancer research. The successful candidate will support innovative research focused on understanding and improving cancer outcomes in rural and urban populations utilizing large national datasets such as NHANES, NHIS, BRFSS, HINT survey, along with data from institutional Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Our multidisciplinary research will focus on mental health and rural populations, but will also addresses crucial issues such as cognition, fatigue, obesity, relationships, finances, professional reintegration, behaviors affecting recurrence risk, and overall patient well-being. This role uniquely combines data science, biostatistics, and research coordination responsibilities, offering significant opportunities for professional growth, academic publication, and contribution to impactful patient-centered outcomes research.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

Data Management and Analysis (70%):
Extract, clean, and integrate datasets from institutional EMR (Epic), public datasets (eg. NHIS, BRFSS, etc), and cancer-specific resources (NCDB).
Conduct statistical analyses (logistic regression, survival analysis, mixed-effects models, propensity matching, etc).
Apply data science techniques including visualization methods.
Prepare clear, publication-quality reports, tables, and figures for manuscripts and presentations.
Interview patients to elicit their healthcare experiences and needs.

Research Coordination and Regulatory Support (30%):
Prepare and manage IRB documentation for research protocols
Coordinate timelines, schedule research meetings, and track project milestones.
Assist in manuscript preparation, including drafting methods/results sections and managing submission processes.
Support grant application preparation, particularly in assembling preliminary data and documents.

This job description 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 Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's of Science degree with a focus on Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science or Molecular Biology or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Two years of experience in genomic data analysis required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Software development experience in object oriented programming using Java, Python, and or C++ and familiarity with molecular biology, genomics and some biostatistics helpful.

Master of Science degree or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science and/or Life Sciences preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Concurrent expertise in Data Science and Biostatistics is required.
Bachelor's of Science degree with a focus of Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science or Data Science.
Master of Science Degree or PhD in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science and/or Life Sciences strongly preferred.
Previous experience with advanced analytic methods, data extraction, and coding.
Natural language processing (NLP), and machine learning abilities are a plus, but not required.
Experience working in cancer research or other clinical research domains.
Willingness and ability to learn.
Driven, detail oriented, independent, and a problem solver.
Strong fluency in English is required.
Strong interpersonal skills is required.
Residency in Utah is required.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16010N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday (flexible hours)
Department: 00255 - Radiation Oncology Som
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 22.88 - 28.02
Close Date: 8/30/2025
Open Until Filled:

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