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Job TitleData Scientist I - Cancer Center

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityRemote Location

                     

DepartmentTaussig Administration-Cancer Institute

                      

Job CodeT98297

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule9:00am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

**This position is open to Ohio-based candidates only**

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

The Data Scientist applies statistical and machine learning techniques, along with modern data architectures, to solve moderately complex analytical problems involving large, unstructured datasets. This role supports advanced analytics initiatives with a strong focus on large language models (LLMs), contributing to the development of AI agents, LLM pipelines, and reusable data abstractions. The Data Scientist partners with senior and lead data scientists to deliver high-impact analytical solutions that support clinical, operational, and research goals within the Cancer Center.

This role collaborates closely with other data scientists and software engineers, and occasionally program managers, to translate analytical concepts into scalable, production-ready systems. Top performers bring strong Python development skills, hands-on experience in data science and LLM-based workflows, and healthcare domain expertise preferably in oncology combined with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional, highly technical teams.

A caregiver in this position works days, from 8:00am—5:00pm.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Gather requirements and program model development under direction of other Data Scientists to inform problem formulation. 

Participate in model building. 

Utilize methods particularly in modeling, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), Natural Language Processing (NLP) and experience designing/implementing solutions. 

Provide insight and recommendations to solve business problems and help inform business decisions. 

Document best practices and solution frameworks.  

Replicate and scale solutions to business units with common/similar business needs. 

Use expertise in defining (with internal clients) the business challenge that needs to be solved, conducting the analysis/modeling/experiment and then providing the “answer” in a clear and business-friendly manner for our clients to take actionable steps. 

Participate with more senior data scientists or managers in peer review model assessment and feedback communication. 

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Bachelor’s Degree in Statistician, Actuarial Science, Econometrics, Physics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance or related field 

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in English and ability to explain the value of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to business leaders 

18 months of related experience working with relational databases and/or distributed computing platforms, and their query interfaces, such as SQL, Teradata, MapReduce, PIG, and Hive OR Master’s Degree can substitute for experience 

Experience working with a variety of statistical languages/packages, e.g., SAS, R, Python, Spark, and/or SPSS 

Knowledge applying advanced statistics to complex business problems required (e.g., modeling, AI, ML, Deep Learning [DL], and/or Natural Language Processing [NLP]) 

Familiarity with additional programming languages, including Python, Java, or C/C++ 

Experience leveraging visualization software and techniques and business intelligence (BI) software 

Technical knowledge of distributed computing platforms, and common data process flows from data instrumentation & generation, to ETL, to the data warehouse itself 

Demonstrated leadership qualities, including presentation, influencing and negotiation 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Master’s or Ph. D 

Certification or fellowship in analytics, big data, data science or related subject 

Technology partner certification (in technology, Big data, business or advanced analytics, data science) – Microsoft, Oracle, Teradata, IBM, EMC, Cloudera, Hortonworks, Informatica, Tableau, SAS, R, Python 

Healthcare or life science experience 

Lead Experience with project management and change management methodologies 

Experience building and optimizing machine learning or large language models (LLMs) enabled pipelines within modern data platforms such as Snowflake or DataBricks  

Experience fine-tuning, evaluating, deploying large language models (LLMs) for domain specific use cases  

Python experience

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Ability to travel throughout the hospital system

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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