Clinical Data Engineer

Clinical data engineering supports the backbone of healthcare innovation, enabling organizations to transform raw clinical information into actionable insights that drive better patient outcomes. This opportunity invites skilled data professionals to register their interest in contract-based Clinical Data Engineer roles focused on building robust data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and supporting analytics in a regulated healthcare environment.



Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.



About The Opportunity



This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Clinical Data Engineer contract positions based in San Diego, California. Roles of this type sit at the intersection of healthcare data management and engineering discipline, supporting teams that depend on clean, reliable clinical datasets to power research, analytics, and operational decision-making. You would work within organizations committed to HIPAA compliance and clinical data governance, applying technical expertise to manage data pipelines and maintain the quality standards that clinical work demands.



Typical Role Overview





- Location: San Diego, California, USA
- Contract type: Contract
- Full-time
- Rate: $560–$800 per day, dependent on experience and expertise
- Domain: Clinical data
- Healthcare analytics
- Regulated data environments





What You Would Do



Typical responsibilities could include:




- Designing, building and maintaining data pipelines that ingest, transform and validate clinical datasets
- Collaborating with clinical teams and data analysts to understand data requirements and quality standards
- Implementing data quality checks and monitoring processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of clinical records
- Managing data lineage and documentation to support compliance, audit and analytical transparency
- Troubleshooting data issues and working with stakeholders to resolve data quality gaps
- Supporting analytics teams by preparing and optimizing datasets for reporting and statistical analysis
- Participating in technical reviews and contributing to improvements in data architecture and pipeline efficiency





What You Could Bring



Most roles of this type require the following:



Must-have





- 5–10 years of experience in data engineering, clinical data management, or related data infrastructure roles
- Strong proficiency in SQL and experience designing and maintaining data pipelines
- Demonstrated expertise in data quality management and validation practices
- Understanding of HIPAA compliance requirements and regulated data environments
- Experience with data visualization and analytics tools
- Familiarity with statistical concepts and their application to healthcare data
- Authorization to work in the United States





Nice-to-have





- HIPAA Compliance Certification or Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) certification
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, Data Science, or related field
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms or data warehouse solutions
- Background in clinical research or healthcare analytics





What Roles Of This Type Could Offer



Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:




- Contract-based flexibility with competitive daily rates ($560–$800 per day) reflecting your experience
- Meaningful work supporting clinical research and healthcare innovation
- Exposure to regulated healthcare environments and data governance best practices
- Opportunity to develop expertise in clinical data engineering and analytics pipeline design
- Collaboration with experienced clinical and data teams
- Professional growth in a specialized and growing field
- Potential for contract extension or transition based on performance and organizational needs





About Specialist Staffing Group



We connect talented data and analytics professionals with forward-thinking organizations across healthcare, technology, and regulated industries. Our mission is to match skilled engineers and analysts with roles where their expertise directly supports innovation and operational excellence. We understand the specialized demands of clinical data work and the importance of pairing the right technical talent with organizations that value data integrity and compliance.



How To Register Interest



If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.



Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.