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Research Data Scientist II - Rotroff Lab

Cleveland Clinic

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Compensation
$77–117K/yr
Location
Cleveland, OH
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Rotroff Lab uses computational and experimental approaches, including genomic data, omics technologies, and electronic health records, to advance precision medicine research. The Research Data Scientist applies statistical and machine learning techniques and high-performance data architectures to build algorithms and perform analytics. The role supports research into disease risk factors, treatment response predictions, and screening tools, and works with programming languages and relational databases.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Statistical Modeling, requiredMachine Learning, requiredArtificial Intelligence, requiredDeep Learning, requiredNatural Language Processing, requiredSAS, requiredSQL, requiredSPSS, requiredR, requiredPython, requiredElectronic Health Records, nice to haveStationary Work, requiredComputer Operation, requiredCommunication, requiredLifting 15 Pounds, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or Related Field + 4 Years; Master's in Similar Field + 2 Years; Or PhD in Similar Field, required4 Years Data Analytics, Modeling or Machine Learning Experience, required2 Years Required Experience, requiredMaster's in Similar Field, nice to havePhD in Similar Field, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Rotroff Lab uses computational and experimental approaches, including genomic data, -omics technologies, and electronic health records, to advance precision medicine research. Our research focuses on identifying disease risk factors, improving treatment response predictions, and developing screening tools for conditions such as type 2 diabetes, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and liver disease. As a Research Data Scientist on our team, you will utilize statistical and machine learning techniques, along with high-performance data architectures and technologies, to build algorithms and perform advanced data analytics. In this role, you will apply programming skills in languages such as SAS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, or similar tools to work effectively with relational databases and support data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Read more about the Rotroff lab: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/quantitative-health/rotroff/

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

  • Utilize statistical and machine learning techniques, high performance data architectures and technologies to build algorithms and perform data analytics.

  • Utilize methods in the areas of Artificial Intelligence (AL), Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), Natural Language Processing (NLP) to design and implement data solutions.

  • Document best practices and solution frameworks.

  • Collaborate with team members to develop analytical techniques.

  • Utilize programming skills in SAS, SQL, SPSS and R or Python to create and design new reports independently.

  • Conduct in-depth data analysis to develop and test hypotheses.

  • Provide guidance to other team members on building basic models.

  • Communicate and present analytical findings to other investigators.

  • Identify innovative technologies available for analytical areas.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering or a related field and four years of experience conducting data analytics, math or statistical modeling or machine learning

  • OR Master's degree in a similar field and two years of required experience

  • OR PhD in a similar field

  • Highly proficient programing skills in languages such as SAS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, or similar

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Master's degree in a similar field. This may substitute two years of required experience

  • PhD in a similar field. This may substitute the experience requirement

  • Experience working with large datasets within an electronic health record (EHR) system

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

  • Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

  • Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

  • In some locations, ability to move up to 15 pounds

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $76,540.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $116,747.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

How this job compares

Set against the 4,437 open Data Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$77–117K/yr
  • Ohio median$111–194K/yr83 salary ranges
  • US median$133–211K/yr3,534 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $97K, is 39% below the Ohio median midpoint ($158K) — in the lowest quarter of Data Scientist salary ranges in Ohio.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 121 open Data Scientist jobs in Ohio and 4,437 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Data Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,846 postings).
Education
2,203 of the 4,437 open Data Scientist jobs (50%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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