Data Analytics Specialist - Immunology

Key Functions

Data Processing, Analysis and Visualization

• Use data in various ways throughout the data pipeline, including data mining, data management, statistical analysis, and data presentation.
• Performs data analysis tasks on a variety of projects that include
  
  

analysis, integration and interpretation of NanoString, 10X genomics, including RNA, DNA, Protein and metabolite measurement, and other experimental data in the setting of the tumor microenvironment.

• Develops, applies, and provides bioinformatics software and computational tools to researchers
• Works closely with other members of the team to understand data processing challenges and provide custom solutions for spatial and single cell sequencing realting to gene expression, proteomics, metabolomics and pathway analyses to expedite scientific projects and drug discovery process
• Develops and deploys prototype algorithms and parallel processing
  
  

methods, analyze data, integrate different data types, evaluate results, and effectively presents them to team members

Project Development

• Consistently develops and customizes software applications
  
  

according to project specific needs

Research

• Searches literature and investigate emerging data analysis tools and technologies; recommends, schedules, and performs software
  
  

improvements and upgrades.

• Data mine internal and external sites, including converting raw data into usable and manageable format, preparing data for storage and analysis.
• Provide data, conduct literature research, and synthesize information for publications, presentations, grants, and awards.
• Prepare data for presentations, annual reports and other internal and external ad hoc reports as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Statistic, Healthcare Administration or related field.

Preferred: Master's degree in Business Administration, Statistic, Healthcare Administration or related field.

Experience

Required: Five years' experience in data analysis. With preferred degree, three years' experience in data analysis.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 169681
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening, Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 75,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 94,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 113,000
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Soft
• Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: No