Job Title: Data Engineer
Company: Indiana University Indianapolis
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Description:
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY MED (IN-PATH-IUINA)

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 management, using the current Bash/Python-based infrastructure for acquisition, de-identification, QC, organization, curation, and preprocessing pipelines for all data types. Additional contributions will target the optimization of this infrastructure that could result in relevant scientific publications.

Department Specific Responsibilities


Physically handle and scan glass tissue slides using a whole slide scanner, requiring attention to detail in a lab environment.
Transfers high-throughput large files between servers, utilize GUI tools to identify and tag images, and manage large datasets with a focus on accuracy and organization.
Demonstrates familiarity with healthcare data standards, ensuring compliance and care in handling sensitive information.
Develops and maintains scripts using Bash/Linux and Python to process data in SQL, JSON, and CSV formats, ensuring data handling and transformation.
Identifies and implements improvements in slow, repetitive tasks to enhance efficiency after gaining familiarity with processes.
Applies strong knowledge of basic file commands (e.g., copy, move, delete) in Linux environments, prioritizing data-oriented solutions.
Opportunity to join additional research projects upon task completion; desk-based role with occasional lab work.


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.


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)


Preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE


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


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 is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Indianapolis, Indiana

$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 annually.

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.

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Information Technology

Job Family: Data Analysis & Engineering

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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