Life Sciences Data Analyst – 2309722

Life Sciences Data Analyst – 2309722

EMPLOYER: Optum Services Inc. 

JOB TITLE: Life Sciences Data Analyst

LOCATION: 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

DUTIES: Generate complex healthcare datasets for external and internal clients. Collaborate with internal teams and different levels of management. Learn and embrace the nuances of real-world data (RWD). Review and verify the quality of other analysts’ deliverables. Coordinate with end users or other stakeholders to see projects through to completion. Participate in quarterly data product release. Coordinate with other analysts to ensure data tables and files are prepared for client delivery. Prepare supporting documentation for quarterly data product release. Coordinate with data teams to ensure data dictionary and entity relationship diagram are accurate. Perform quality control of team members products to ensure errors are not introduced into code and that analytical process is sound. Deliver full data products to clients as well as other delivery methods that may be developed in the future. Support client-facing teams by investigating client concerns or questions they may experience as they use our data products. Coordinate with infrastructure teams for ongoing optimization and streamlining of the release process and cohort generation process. Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S.

REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Statistical Science, Computer Science or a related field and the completion of a university-level/university-level course, research project,
internship, or thesis or one year of experience involving the following:
*    Programming Languages such as SQL, R, Python, or SAS;
*    Cloud-based storage systems including S3, GitHub, AWS environment and Google Cloud;
*    Microsoft Project or SmartSheet;
*    Azure, Jira, or Google Platforms;
*    Industry terminology such as HealthCare codes, Government data, and marketing terminologies;
*    Project management tools including Jira, Excel and Zoom; and
*    Data privacy and encryption.

RATE OF PAY: $100,600.00 – $138,495.00/year

Please apply via careers.uhg.com and search for job #2309722

Careers with Optum. Here’s the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world’s large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life’s best work.(sm)

UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.