University of Kentucky
Data Quality Specialist
🇺🇸
Remote - US
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$52K - $86K
💻
Data Science
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February 16th, 2026
ETL
Pytest
Python
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring a Data Quality Specialist to join the College of Public Health\Public Health Analytics and Informatics team. The role involves testing SQL programs, dashboards, and R scripts to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data solutions supporting public health research and healthcare decision-making.
Highlights
- Test SQL queries, dashboards, and R scripts to verify data accuracy and efficiency.
- Write and optimize SQL queries.
- Use data visualization and dashboard testing techniques.
- Knowledge of R and Python programming languages along with testing libraries like testthat and pytest.
- Familiarity with QA tools and methodologies.
- Experience with tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Zentrack, Bugzilla, and Git is a plus.
- Handle healthcare claims data, CMS data, and HIPAA/PHI data beneficial.
- Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience.
- Salary range: $52,021 to $85,800 per year.
- Position is full-time, staff level, and remote.
Data Quality Specialist Full Description
Data Quality Specialist
Posting Details
Job Title | Data Quality Specialist
Requisition Number | RE53256
Working Title |
Department Name | 7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 46
Salary Range | $52,021-85,800/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Sitting for long periods of time.
Shift | Monday – Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed
Job Summary | The College of Public Health\Public Health Analytics and Informatics is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to join our team working on grant-funded projects, including the Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in KY project. The QA Tester will test SQL programs, dashboards, and R scripts to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of data solutions. This role is integral to maintaining the quality of data analytics and visualization products used in public health research and healthcare decision-making as necessitated by the principal investigator and public health stakeholder.
We are looking for candidates that have the following skills:
• Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries.
• Experience with data visualization and dashboard testing.
• Knowledge of R and Python programming languages and relevant testing libraries (e.g., testthat, pytest).
• Familiarity with QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
Bonus skills:
• Experience working with tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Zentrack, Bugzilla, and Git)
• Experience handling healthcare claims data, CMS data, and HIPAA/PHI data
• Story telling and stakeholder translation (turning technical reports to leadership-ready summaries.
This position is remote.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | 7+ years of experience in software testing, with a focus on data analytics or business intelligence solutions, Proven experience testing SQL queries, R scripts and RShiny Apps. Experience in the biomedical or healthcare industry, Familiarity with ETL processes and data warehousing concepts. Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, pytest).
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Biomedical Informatics, Data Science or a related field,
Deadline to Apply | 02/27/2026
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number | RE53256
Working Title |
Department Name | 7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 46
Salary Range | $52,021-85,800/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Sitting for long periods of time.
Shift | Monday – Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed
Job Summary | The College of Public Health\Public Health Analytics and Informatics is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to join our team working on grant-funded projects, including the Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in KY project. The QA Tester will test SQL programs, dashboards, and R scripts to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of data solutions. This role is integral to maintaining the quality of data analytics and visualization products used in public health research and healthcare decision-making as necessitated by the principal investigator and public health stakeholder.
We are looking for candidates that have the following skills:
• Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries.
• Experience with data visualization and dashboard testing.
• Knowledge of R and Python programming languages and relevant testing libraries (e.g., testthat, pytest).
• Familiarity with QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
Bonus skills:
• Experience working with tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Zentrack, Bugzilla, and Git)
• Experience handling healthcare claims data, CMS data, and HIPAA/PHI data
• Story telling and stakeholder translation (turning technical reports to leadership-ready summaries.
This position is remote.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | 7+ years of experience in software testing, with a focus on data analytics or business intelligence solutions, Proven experience testing SQL queries, R scripts and RShiny Apps. Experience in the biomedical or healthcare industry, Familiarity with ETL processes and data warehousing concepts. Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, pytest).
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Biomedical Informatics, Data Science or a related field,
Deadline to Apply | 02/27/2026
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Describe your experience with data management and quality assurance.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please indicate your paid employment experience in data analytics quality assurance.
- None
- More than 0 up through 2 years
- More than 2 years up through 4 years
- More than 4 years up through 6 years
- More than 6 years
- * Describe your experience with developing testing of visualization methods for evaluating analytical data quality.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please indicate your amount of paid employment experience monitoring data quality.
- None
- More than 0 up through 2 years
- More than 2 years up through 4 years
- More than 4 years up through 6 years
- More than 6 years
- * How many years of paid work experience do you have with SQL?
- None
- More than 0 up through 2 years
- More than 2 years up through 4 years
- More than 4 years up through 6 years
- More than 6 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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