Job Description

Department

PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY MED (IN-PATH-IUINA)

Job Summary

The Division of Computational Pathology is hiring for an entry-level Data Engineer position. Daily duties of the successful candidate will be focused on data generation, QC, and management, using and optimizing the current hardware and software infrastructure for acquisition, de-identification, QC, organization, curation, and preprocessing. All software operations are based on Linux operating environments, using Bash and Python, which means any successful applicant will have basic knowledge of the Linux operating system: file operations and navigating through a command line interface using Bash and Python (Candidates will undergo a basic Linux-based assessment during a coding-round interview).

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Demonstrates familiarity with healthcare data standards, ensuring compliance and proper handling of sensitive information.
• Applies knowledge of basic file operations (using Bash and Python) and navigating through a command line interface in a Linux operating environment, prioritizing data-oriented solutions.
• Performs routine data management tasks, including:
• Transfers high-throughput large files between storage servers.
• Utilizeses GUI tools to identify and tag images.
• Manages large datasets with a focus on accuracy and organization.
• Manually identify and correct data quality issues, such as mismatches or duplications, according to predefined checklists.
• Prepares and provides data cohorts in SQL, JSON, and CSV formats according to pre-defined requirements.
• Maintains and optimizes current processes, in coordination with the team, using Bash/Linux and Python, including:
• Implements fixes, updates, and further optimizations to existing data processing scripts and reconciliation tools as directed.
• Ensures data processing jobs (e.g., batch uploads, merges) are completed without error, while logging all activities.
• Adjusts existing stored procedures and queries to resolve reported performance issues.

General Responsibilities

• Performs data management tasks, including data modeling, conversion, de-duplication, migration, and identification and repair of data quality issues.
• Designs, develops, and implements custom data systems and reconciliation tools, processes, rules, solutions etc. to validate data, match/merge, and upload batch lists.
• Creates and tunes stored procedures and queries for data management and extraction.
• Assists in designing and building out technical software mechanisms to accommodate multiple integrations accurately based on complex rules and custom solutions.
• Adheres to established documentation standards and maintains security by ensuring that security standards and protocols are recognized and followed.
• Troubleshoots, analyzes problems, and finds resolutions for data related issues; performs scripting and modifications of application and products for corrective action.
• Stays up-to-date with data engineering best practices and approaches; stays abreast of latest security threats and risks to proactively address potential exposures.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in computer science, information science, or related field)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Some experience in data management, engineering, or related experience

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Preferred

• Basic knowledge of Linux operating system: File operations and navigating through a command line interface using Bash and Python

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This position physically handles and scans glass tissue slides using a whole slide scanner, requiring attention to detail in a lab environment.

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$64,000 - $70,000

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Information Technology

Job Family: Data Analysis & Engineering

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