Data Analyst I - Personalized Medicine Job Opportunity at Mount Sinai Health System

Join the laboratory of Dr. Lili Chan at the Institute of Personalized Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine, located in Manhattan, New York, NY, USA. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a leading institution in medical research and patient care.

Key Focus Areas:

We are actively exploring cutting-edge fields such as:

• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Large Language Models
• Predictive Modeling for Disease Outcomes
• Personalized Therapeutic Recommendations
• Common Data Model EHR Standards (e.g., OMOP)
• Multi-modal Deep Learning (genomics, imaging, and clinical data) for Clinical Decision Support
• Unsupervised Learning to Discover Biologically-Relevant Disease Subtypes

Our research spans various disease domains, including nephrology, cardiology, radiology, psychiatry, and more.

Data and Resources:

As a Data Analyst, you will gain access to:

• Over 8 million patient records via the Mount Sinai Data Warehouse
• The BioMe Biobank Program, featuring over 30,000 patients with whole exome sequencing data linked to longitudinal clinical data

You will have the opportunity to develop your own research projects and collaborate on both local and international studies.

Responsibilities:

• Designing and writing custom applications to meet database requirements for data entry, management, and reporting
• Assisting in the development of data management plans and guidelines to ensure data accuracy and quality control
• Identifying and resolving data management issues during research studies
• Providing technical support and training for staff on electronic and remote record-keeping systems
• Supporting medical students, interns, residents, and faculty with queries and statistical analyses
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current regulations and technologies in data management
• Writing and preparing manuscripts and other materials for various audiences
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with 2-3 years of experience in a quantitative science-related field (e.g., biomedical informatics, clinical informatics, machine learning, biostatistics, genetics, etc.)
• Experience in biostatistics/machine learning techniques, with a preference for published work and/or available code
• Expertise in deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras)
• Proficiency in programming and statistical software, such as R and/or Python
• Formal training in computer science, statistics, or epidemiology
• Familiarity with the publication process
• Strong communication and presentation skills in spoken and written English

Strength Through Diversity:

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe these are key drivers for excellence. By joining us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s storied history of achievement, education, and medical advancement.

We actively promote equity in patient care delivery, education, and research. We strive to eradicate racism and support all colleagues who experience discrimination. Our leaders are committed to fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors and creating inclusive, welcoming workplaces for all.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

With over 43,000 employees, Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area. We manage eight hospitals and more than 400 outpatient practices, supported by a school of nursing and a top-tier school of medicine and graduate education. Our mission is to advance health for all people by tackling the most complex health care challenges. We integrate hospitals, labs, and schools to offer comprehensive health care solutions leveraging innovative approaches like artificial intelligence and informatics, keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment.

We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals and Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” for our excellence.

Mount Sinai is an equal opportunity employer.