Data Science Analyst

Overview

Mayo Clinic is recognized as a leading healthcare provider across many specialties, and the organization emphasizes patient-first care, strong support for employees, and long-term career growth through learning and advancement opportunities.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical coverage with multiple plan choices.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible use.
• Vision coverage with an affordable plan and a nationwide network.
• Pre-tax savings options, including HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• A competitive retirement program to help secure your financial future.

Role Summary

The Data Science Analyst will work with large, complex, and varied datasets to uncover patterns and actionable insights that can improve patient health and support better decision-making. The role requires strong experience with AI, machine learning, deep learning, statistical processing, regression, neural networks, clustering, decision trees, pattern recognition, probability, and other data science techniques.

This position collaborates with knowledge architects, informaticians, clinicians, and external partners to build and deploy solutions that make AI and analytics usable for nontechnical stakeholders, including at the point of care. The work may include adapting existing scripts or software to support data management, extraction, analysis, and AI initiatives, as well as developing predictive models to solve business or operational problems. In some cases, the role provides consultative support to departments, divisions, or scientific projects under the direction of a senior data scientist.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze structured and unstructured data to surface insights for business and clinical questions.
• Apply deep knowledge of data science approaches, data types, scientific challenges, and related methods.
• Carry out analytical steps within defined project requests.
• Create or update scripts and software tools for data handling, extraction, and analysis.
• Help interpret analytical results and contribute to report writing.
• Support users by explaining datasets, offering guidance, and suggesting improvements to data requests.
• Work closely with subject matter experts and use strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Present findings in clear, practical language for business and clinical audiences.
• May support departments, committees, and scientific work as needed.

Additional Requirements and Conditions

This role is hybrid, and the selected candidate must live within a 100-mile driving distance of the campus.

The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer.

As part of hiring, candidates may be asked to complete an OnDemand pre-recorded interview. Questions will appear one at a time, responses can be reviewed before submitting, and Mayo Clinic will evaluate only the final version of each answer. A staff member will review the completed interview and share next steps.

Qualifications

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

Preferred candidates will hold a master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field and have at least one year of professional or research experience in data-related work. Additional strengths include building predictive models, using advanced statistical modeling, machine learning, or data mining, and supporting departments or committees through consultative work.

The role also calls for experience with problem-solving methods, planning techniques, continuous improvement tools, and analytical software. Candidates should be able to manage multiple priorities, stay current on healthcare trends and enterprise changes, communicate effectively, and demonstrate strong customer focus, time management, and analytical judgment. Experience with data modeling and data exploration tools is also required.

Employment Details

This is a full-time exempt position with a schedule of 80 hours per pay period. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The role is based in Rochester, Minnesota. International assignment is not available.

Compensation

Compensation range: $102,336.00 to $143,270.40 per year. Offer terms may also reflect education, experience, tenure, and internal equity.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may share Form I-9 information with the Social Security Administration and, if needed, the Department of Homeland Security to verify work authorization.

Site Information

Mayo Clinic operates across multiple campuses, including Phoenix/Scottsdale, Jacksonville, Rochester, and other locations within Mayo Clinic Health System, as well as international sites. Each campus offers a distinct environment for both professional and personal life.

Recruiter

Lynnette Fleshman