Data Science Analyst

Role Overview

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Data Science Analyst to join its Research department in Phoenix, Arizona. This position focuses on turning large, varied datasets into practical insights that can improve patient outcomes and support advanced clinical and business decision-making. The role is designed for someone who can work with complex data, build analytical solutions, and communicate results clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is recognized as a leading care provider across more specialties than any other organization, according to U.S. News & World Report. The organization emphasizes patient-first care while also investing in employee well-being through competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities for ongoing learning and career growth.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual pay range for this exempt role is $99,070.40 to $148,616.00. Final offers may also reflect education, experience, tenure, and internal equity.

• Medical coverage with multiple plan choices
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account option
• Vision coverage with a national network and affordable access
• Pre-tax savings options, including HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
• Competitive retirement benefits

What You Will Do

The role involves analyzing large and diverse datasets to uncover patterns and insights that can influence patient health and improve human capabilities. You may also collaborate with knowledge architects, informaticians, clinicians, and external partners to design and deliver AI and analytics solutions that are usable by non-technical users, including at the point of care.

You will also adapt existing scripts or software to support data handling, extraction, analysis, and AI-related work. In addition, you may create predictive models to address business challenges using statistical methods, operations research, machine learning, or data mining. Depending on project needs, you may also provide consultative support to departments, divisions, or scientific initiatives under the direction of a senior data scientist.

Additional Responsibilities

• Deliver data-driven insights for business problems that can be solved through analytics, including work with both structured and unstructured data.
• Apply established data science methods with an understanding of data types, scientific challenges, and analytical approaches.
• Carry out analytical tasks as part of defined project requests.
• Build or adjust scripts and software tools for data management, extraction, and analysis.
• Support interpretation of results and contribute to report writing.
• Help stakeholders understand the dataset and offer guidance or training to improve the data request.
• Work closely with subject matter experts using strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Present analytical findings in clear, accessible language for business or clinical audiences.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant quantitative or analytical discipline such as engineering, mathematics, computer science, health science, or a similar field, along with at least 3 years of professional or research experience in data science, will be considered.

The preferred background is a master’s degree or PhD in a related field and at least 1 year of professional or research experience in data science. The ideal candidate should be able to build predictive models for business problems using advanced statistical modeling, machine learning, or data mining. Experience with consultative work for departments, divisions, or committees is also valued.

Applicants should demonstrate the use of multiple problem-solving approaches, planning methods, continuous improvement techniques, and analytical tools such as machine learning, statistical software, and modeling methods. The ability to manage multiple priorities, stay current with healthcare trends and enterprise changes, and balance a varied project load is important. Strong interpersonal and time management skills, sound analytical judgment, advanced computer application skills, customer-service orientation, and experience with data modeling and data exploration tools are also required.

Preferred Background

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science
• Experience working with healthcare and imaging data

Schedule and Work Arrangement

This is a full-time position with a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role does not include weekend work. The position is based onsite in Phoenix, AZ, and remote work is not indicated for this role.

Employment Details

This is an exempt role. Benefits are eligible, and the expected hours per pay period are 80. No international assignment is associated with the position.

Equal Opportunity and Hiring Notes

Mayo Clinic provides equal employment consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. The organization also participates in E-Verify and may share Form I-9 information with the Social Security Administration and, when necessary, the Department of Homeland Security to verify work authorization.

Site Information

Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; Rochester, Minnesota; and additional locations across Midwestern communities as well as international sites. Each location offers a distinct work environment and community.

Recruitment Contact

Recruiter: Matt Burdick