Biomedical Data Scientist

Job Title
Biomedical Data Scientist


Requisition Number
RE50104


Working Title

Department Name
40502:Institute for Biomedical Informatics


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
47


Salary Range
$57,158-94,286/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


MS




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Required Related Experience


1 yr




Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.



Shift

Monday – Friday, 40 hours a week.



Job Summary

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Biomedical Data Scientist to join our team in the Institute for Biomedical Informatics.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing data analyses
• Writing clean and efficient code and creating analysis reports that are organized and reproducible
• Interpreting routine analyses and completing scientific writing tasks (e.g., manuscripts, abstracts)
• Managing data storage across servers/platforms

· Contributing to development of lab SOPS

As a University of Kentucky employee, you will be entitled to amazing health insurance options, employee discounts, and a 200% retirement match! Starting your first day, you will annually accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays. We value work-life balance and want you to have the flexibility you need to do both.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in Bioinformatics or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in programming and data analysis
• Proven experience with python, R, NGS data analysis

Deadline to Apply
05/05/2025


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