Database Analyst I

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 59,829 - 104,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Generous paid time off

Retirement programs with employer contributions

Tuition assistance for employees and their children

Job summary

Duke University is seeking a detail-oriented Database Analyst I to advance computational medicine research by managing complex clinical datasets.

This role requires solid skills in data management and compliance with data privacy regulations. The anticipated pay ranges from $59,829 to $104,550 annually, along with a range of competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical training is required.
• Experience with data privacy regulations such as HIPAA.
• Ability to architect complex data workflows.

Responsibilities

• Clean and manage PHI and non-PHI datasets.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Optimize computational infrastructure for data processing.
• Develop tools for querying and maintaining datasets.

Skills

Data management

Python

SQL

Data governance

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, computer science, or related field

Job description

Be You.

The Department of Surgery is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Database Analyst I to join our team. The Database Analyst I will play a critical role in advancing our computational medicine research by architecting efficient data pipelines and managing, cleaning, and preparing complex, large-scale clinical datasets. Working with both Protected Health Information (PHI) and de-identified (non-PHI) data, this individual will ensure that rigorous data governance and security protocols are met. This position is essential for building a robust, secure data infrastructure that maximizes computational efficiency and supports high-performance machine learning, AI-driven predictive modeling, and advanced clinical analytics.

Job Responsibilities

• Data Consolidation & Management: Clean, manage, and consolidate both sensitive PHI and non-PHI datasets from diverse clinical sources (e.g., continuous physiological monitors, electronic medical records). Ensure strict adherence to institutional and federal data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA) while maintaining high data quality, accuracy, and structural integrity.
• Dataset Harmonization: Map and transform disparate data types into unified formats. Incorporate harmonized data standards, specifically utilizing the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership Common Data Model (OMOP‑CDM) and the Medical Event Data Standard (MEDS), to build automated, reproducible data processing pipelines that safely handle varying levels of data sensitivity.
• Compute Architecture & Efficiency: Architect data workflows and optimize the lab's computational infrastructure to support high-throughput processing. Enhance the computational efficiency of compute environments by optimizing resource allocation (including CPU/GPU utilization), parallelizing data pipelines, and resolving processing bottlenecks to accelerate large‑scale machine learning tasks.
• Scalable Infrastructure & Tooling: Structure and index large-scale harmonized datasets for highly efficient querying within distributed computing environments. Develop, test, and maintain robust codebases (e.g., Python, SQL) for ongoing analytical tasks, implement version control, and comprehensively document architectural decisions and data extraction procedures.

Minimum Requirements

Work requires a bachelor's degree in mathematics, computer science, or a computer related field or the equivalent coursework or technical training.

This position is Onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location.

Choose Duke.

Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from Duke's competitive benefits package, including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more. Join our award‑winning team and be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery.

Anticipated Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $59,829.00 to USD $104,550.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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