Data Scientist

• Collaborate with clinical, administrative, and technical teams to support data-driven decision making
• Query and analyze large datasets across multiple systems
• Develop and deploy machine learning and predictive models
• Design and implement pilots to validate and optimize models in real-time environments
• Create data visualizations, technical documentation, and executive-ready presentations
• Translate complex data findings into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
• Manage projects involving complex datasets and cross-functional teams
• Independently execute analytical work from hypothesis through final deliverables
• Identify patterns and trends to support innovation in care delivery and operations

• Master’s degree with 0+ years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with data analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, R, Java, or C/C++
• Strong experience with SQL and working with relational databases
• Experience with machine learning (e.g., Random Forest, XGBoost, LightGBM) and deep learning techniques (e.g., CNN, RNN, LSTM)
• Ability to extract, analyze, and interpret data to develop testable hypotheses and predictive models
• Experience with data visualization and communicating insights to non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and manage complex projects
• Familiarity with healthcare data, EHR systems, genomics, or medical imaging preferred
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure and modern data science tools preferred

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we’re changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.