Data Science Analyst - Limited Tenure (Lab Medicine & Pathology)

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

PathAssist is a cutting-edge initiative at Mayo Clinic that uses artificial intelligence to democratize diagnostic expertise in pathology. By leveraging Mayos vast data ecosystem-including millions of whole slide images, laboratory information system data, and clinical notes-the project aims to develop an AI-driven tool that recommends optimal diagnostic stains and molecular tests using principles of information theory.

The Data Science Analyst will play a key role in developing, training, and validating advanced multimodal AI models that integrate digital pathology, clinical text, and population health data. This role involves hands-on data curation, probabilistic and self-supervised model development, statistical performance evaluation, and interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians and scientists in computational pathology and informatics. Ideal candidates combine strong programming and analytical skills with curiosity about medical AI, digital pathology, and the future of diagnostic decision support.

May work with knowledge architects, informaticians and clinicians at Mayo, and partner outside companies to develop and deploy applications to bring AI and analytic solutions to nontechnical users, often at the point of care. Applies and modifies existing scripts or software applications to support data management, data extraction, data analysis, and AI as required. May develop predictive models on datasets to address various business problems by leveraging statistical modeling, operations research, machine learning, or data mining techniques. May provide Consultative Services to departments/divisions and/or support scientific projects under the guidance of a designated senior level data scientist.

Other responsibilities:

• Provides data insights for business problems that can be approached with analytics techniques to collect, explore, and extract insights from structured and unstructured data.
• Has expertise in the data science methods used to analyze data, and knowledge of data types, topics, and scientific challenges and approaches.
• Executes analytical procedures in the framework of a specific project work request.
• Creates or modifies scripts or software applications to support data management, data extraction and data analysis as required.
• Contributes to the interpretation of data analysis and to writing reports.
• Helps customers understand the data set and provide training and suggestions for improvement on the data request.
• Leverages communication and interpersonal skills and works with subject matter experts.
• Presents findings in easy-to-understand terms for the business or clinical practice.

Note: As a hybrid role, this work arrangement/on-site expectations are determined by the supervisor and will be discussed during the interview. The employee is required to live within commutable distance to their assigned Mayo Clinic site.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as engineering, mathematics, computer science, health science, or other analytical/quantitative and a minimum of three years of professional or research experience in data science will be considered.
• The preferred candidate will possess a masters degree or a PhD in a relevant field such as engineering, mathematics, computer science, health science, or other analytical/quantitative field and a minimum of one year of professional or research experience in data.
• Demonstrated ability to develop predictive models to address various business problems through leveraging advanced statistical modeling, machine learning, or data mining techniques.
• May provide consultative services to departments/divisions and committees.
• Demonstrated application of several problem-solving methodologies, planning techniques, continuous improvement methods, and analytical tools and methodologies (e.g., machine learning, statistical packages, modeling, etc.) required.
• Incumbent must have ability to manage a varied workload of projects with multiple priorities and stay current on healthcare trends and enterprise changes.
• Interpersonal skills and time management skills are required.
• Requires strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and recommend solutions, advanced computer application skills, and a commitment to customer service.
• Experience with data modeling and data exploration tools.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee.

Exemption Status Exempt

Compensation Detail $99,070.40 - $148,616.00 / year; Education, experience and tenure will be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible Yes

Schedule Full Time

Hours/Pay Period 80

Schedule Details Monday - Friday, business hours for one year from start date. On-site expectations are determined by the supervisor and will be discussed during the interview. Employee is required to live within commutable distance to their assigned Mayo Clinic site.

Weekend Schedule N/A

International Assignment No

Site Description Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the EOE is the Law.

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Recruiter Stephanie Baird