Lexington, KY, USA
2 days ago
Biomedical Data Scientist
Posting Details

Job Title Biomedical Data Scientist Requisition Number RE49005 Working Title Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Department Name 40502:Institute for Biomedical Informatics Work Location Frankfort, KY Grade Level 47 Salary Range $57,158-94,286/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

MS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification None. Physical Requirements Sitting for long periods of time. Shift Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Job Summary | We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to join our team in the Institute for Biomedical Informatics. The QA Tester will be responsible for testing SQL programs, Tableau dashboards, and R scripts to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of data solutions. This role is integral to maintaining the quality of data analytics and visualization products used in biomedical research and healthcare decision-making.

We are looking for candidates that have the following skills:

Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries. Experience with Tableau for data visualization and dashboard testing. Knowledge of R programming and relevant testing libraries (e.g., testthat). Familiarity with QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.


This position is currently remote.

We value work-life balance and want you to have the flexibility you need to do both. 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. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Biomedical Informatics, Data Science or a related field. 7+ years of experience in software testing, with a focus on data analytics or business intelligence solutions. Proven experience testing SQL queries, Tableau dashboards and R scripts and RShiny Apps. Experience in the biomedical or healthcare industry. Familiarity with ETL processes and data warehousing concepts. Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, pytest). Deadline to Apply 02/19/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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