Analytics Intern

University of Utah

Jun 1

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Data
Salt Lake City

Requirements

Problem Solving:
Incumbents in this position are expected to be familiar with the department’s policies and procedures and have working knowledge of University and department organizations and procedures in order to answer and assist staff and visitors. Incumbents are also expected to demonstrate sensitivity to others’ needs while being understanding and helpful on the job.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation:
This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 20 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting or standing most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Responsibilities

Completion of data projects related to the work of Health Sciences Strategy. The following is representative of work performed by analytics interns but is not all-inclusive:
Compile and clean data from disparate sources (database, APIs, web scraping, flat files) to aid Strategy team members with their projects and engagements.
Assist in optimizing and automating data pipelines and creating new pipelines.
Create automated processes to audit data quality and discover anomalies within the data
Utilize GIT repository to store production code
Undertake other responsibilities as needed to support development and implementation of health system strategy.

FAQs

What is the job title of this internship?

The job title is Analytics Intern.

What department will the Analytics Intern be working in?

The Analytics Intern will be working in the Health Sciences Strategy department.

What types of analytics will the intern be involved in?

The intern will be involved in clinical analytics, financial analytics, and business analytics.

What are some examples of clinical analytics projects the intern might work on?

Examples of clinical analytics projects include patient segmentation, episode prediction, and health outcome analytics.

What types of skills and tools should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should be familiar with R/Python, SQL, and GIT.

What are the day-to-day responsibilities of the Analytics Intern?

Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting analysts and engagement managers in gathering necessary data, and helping the lead data engineer in improving data quality and optimizing data pipelines.

Are deadlines and project management skills important for this role?

Yes, candidates should be able to advance multiple projects concurrently and adhere to deadlines.

What communication skills are necessary for the Analytics Intern position?

Good communication skills are necessary, including the ability to explain methods and share findings effectively.

Who does the Analytics Intern report to?

The intern reports to the Associate Director of Data & Analytics.

University of Utah

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Mission & Purpose

The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah. Founded in 1850, it serves over 31,000 students from across the U.S. and the world. With over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine, the university prepares students to live and compete in the global workplace. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the U encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty and business leaders. The University of Utah became a member of the PAC-12 conference in July 2011. Technology and Commercialization The University of Utah is tops in the country for creating start-up companies from university research, according to a ranking by the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM). See http://unews.utah.edu/news_releases/u-of-utah-no-1-for-startups for more information. Forbes magazine’s recent ranking of the “Best States for Business” pointed to “an educated labor force” as a big reason Utah came in at number one. The U supplies many of the employees for companies that keep expanding their operations in Utah, such as Goldman Sachs, Adobe, Omniture, Oracle, Ebay and many others. http://pac12info.utah.edu/commercialization-of-innovation/ Healthcare University of Utah Health Care recently ranked first in the nation in a prestigious national study. The University Health System Consortium’s 2010 Quality and Accountability Study compared 98 of the nation’s top academic medical centers and ranked them based on core quality measures, patient safety indicators, mortality rates, re-admission rates, and patient satisfaction scores