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... and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and ... With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on ...

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... and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and ... With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on ...

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance biomedical data scientist in the United States is $122,738.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A freelance biomedical data scientist is an independent professional who specializes in analyzing and interpreting complex biological and medical data. They use statistical, computational, and machine learning techniques to help researchers, healthcare organizations, and biotech companies make sense of data from clinical trials, genomics, medical records, and more. Unlike full-time employees, freelancers work on a project basis for various clients, offering flexibility and specialized expertise. Their work often supports advancements in medical research, diagnostics, and personalized medicine.

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Freelance biomedical data scientists often work remotely and collaborate with clients and interdisciplinary teams through regular virtual meetings, shared project management tools, and cloud-based data platforms. Clear communication is essential, as projects may involve researchers, clinicians, and IT professionals. Establishing expectations around deliverables, timelines, and data security upfront helps ensure smooth collaboration. Flexibility and proactive updates are key to maintaining trust and meeting project goals in a freelance setting.

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To thrive as a Freelance Biomedical Data Scientist, you need a solid background in statistics, biology, and data analysis, often supported by an advanced degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with programming languages like Python or R, experience with machine learning frameworks, and knowledge of bioinformatics tools are typically required. Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills help you effectively collaborate with clients and present complex findings clearly. These skills ensure accurate data-driven insights, successful client relationships, and impactful contributions to biomedical research projects.
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Research Associate Data Scientist

Research Associate Data Scientist

Cedars Sinai

Los Angeles, CA

$97K - $133K/yr

Other

Posted 2 days ago


Cedars-Sinai rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 130 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 1,051 rated hospitals


Job description

Research Associate Data Scientist (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Los Angeles, CA): Assist with the development, evaluation, and application of computational and statistical methods, including artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms and software for the analysis of biomedical data. Assist with the presentation and communication of scientific results through laboratory meetings, scientific conferences, and peer-reviewed publications. Create database-to-deployment pipelines for models using the necessary programming languages (primarily Python, R, and C++). Create sustainable data science infrastructure and adheres to data analysis/machine learning best practices. Perform exploratory data analysis to gauge the need for or appropriateness of advanced analytical methods. Work with senior or lead data scientists, research programmers, and principal investigators to identify areas where data science can best be applied to answer biomedical research questions. Test and validate code to ensure robustness of data applications. Perform all other duties as assigned. Participate in the development of innovative algorithms and analytical methods. Participate in the evaluation and interpretation of all analytical methods and results. Participate in the oral and written communication of scientific results including publications.

Minimum requirements: Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Imaging, or related field, plus three (3) years of experience as a Research Associate Data Scientist, Computer Engineer, Biomedical Data Scientist, or related occupation.

Must have experience with the following: Python, C++, and R; developing, testing, validating, and optimizing  production-level, version-controlled code (GitHub/GitLab and Azure DevOps) for algorithm development, statistical analysis, and deployment; implementing supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms (random forests, support vector machines, clustering, deep learning), with hands-on expertise training, fine-tuning, and deploying deep learning models using frameworks (PyTorch and TensorFlow), and adapting these methods to biomedical research problems; building end-to-end database-to-deployment pipelines including querying large relational databases (SQL), data cleaning, model training, validation, and deploying models in multiple computing environments; communicating scientific results effectively through peer-reviewed publications, patents, conference presentations, and internal technical reports; working with medical imaging data, including familiarity with industry-standard imaging formats (DICOM), image preprocessing workflows (segmentation, denoising, registration, resampling, and normalization), and use of imaging software libraries (SimpleITK, MONAI, or NiBabel) to prepare data for machine learning analysis; managing, processing, and optimizing large-scale 3D and 4D time-series datasets for deep learning model development on High-Performance Computing (HPC) or cloud-based GPU clusters.

Salary: $97,510 - $133,100 per year

To Apply: Any interested applicant may click on the APPLY NOW button above to apply for this position. 

Job Req ID: 18558

  • Assists with the development, evaluation, and/or application of computational and statistical methods including artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms and software for the analysis of biomedical data.
  • Assists with the presentation and communication of scientific results through laboratory meetings, scientific conferences, and peer-reviewed publications.
  • Creates database-to-deployment pipelines for models using the necessary programming languages (primarily R, Python, SQL, neo4j).
  • Creates sustainable data science infrastructure and adheres to data analysis/machine learning best practices.
  • Performs data cleaning, quality control, and exploratory data analysis to gauge the need for or appropriateness of advanced analytical methods
  • Assists research, senior research, and/or lead research data scientists and principal investigators to identify areas where data science can best be applied to answer biomedical research questions.
  • Tests and validates code to ensure robustness of data applications with version control through GitHub.

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