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Medical Data Scientist I

University of Pittsburgh
locationPittsburgh, PA, USA
PublishedPublished: 5/17/2026
Full Time

Medical Data Scientist I

Med-Cardiothoracic Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002838)


Experience abstracting data from the electronic medical record preferred. Prior involvement in a research project preferred.


Job Summary

Applies scientific methodology to conceptualize, propose, and implement appropriate methodologies for statistical analyses. Maintains and updates centralized research awards database. Assists with grant preparations and clinical trial budgets. Develops and validates reporting data, validates data subsets of funding data, and facilitates quality control procedures to ensure data accuracy.


Essential Functions

Development and maintenance of categorical case logs for all surgical procedures performed in the Thoracic Division of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Active involvement in the systematic migration of data from legacy databases to current databases. Data abstraction for assigned projects, presentations, and publications.


Physical Effort

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.



Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Medical Data Scientist I

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Data Science

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable



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