MGH & BWH Center for Clinical Data Science

Bioinformatician I, Per Diem, DOM Aging - (3280613)

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Division of Aging at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston is looking for exceptional candidates to join the Applied Integrative Analytics team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in uncovering valuable insights from the health-related data, with the goal of improving health.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Multidisciplinary Clinical Data Scientist to apply their knowledge of clinical science, engineering, behavioral science, and epidemiology to develop and deploy novel analytic methodologies. The successful candidate will collaborate with healthcare professionals, researchers, and data experts to utilize cohort data to improve patient outcomes. They will use their domain-specific and statistical knowledge to select, build, and validate predictive models for risk stratification, disease prediction, and treatment response.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Conduct data analysis to uncover trends, patterns, and anomalies.
2. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
3. Adhere to rigorous principles of reproducible research and data documentation.
4. In collaboration with investigators and trainees, contributes to dissemination of results (e.g., scientific literature, reports, journal publications and presentations).
5. Stay current with the latest developments in clinical data science and precision medicine.
6. Performs all other duties/responsibilities as directed.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s. in Behavioral Science, Epidemiology, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Computation Biology, or Healthcare Informatics or another relevant field. Master’s degree is a plus.
2. Formal training the clinical sciences such as dietetics, medicine, etc
3. Training in engineering or related field is a bonus.
4. Minimum of 1 year of previous similar work experience preferred.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 

1. Proficiency in SAS 
2. Proven experience in clinical data analysis and statistical modeling
3. Familiarity with healthcare data standards and EHR data.
4. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with complex and “messy” clinical data.
5. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
6. Excellent project management skills, including overseeing the complete, timely, and high-quality execution of analytic projects.
7. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
8. Ability to take initiative and to work independently as well as in a multidisciplinary team setting.
9. Willingness to seek and accept guidance from senior personnel, as needed.

EEO Statement BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Primary Location

: MA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus

Work Locations

: 

BWH Boston Main Campus 

75 Francis St 

Boston 02115

Job

: Biomedical

Organization

: Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)

Schedule

: Per Diem

Standard Hours: 1

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Limited Term / Per Diem

Recruiting Department: BWH Department Of Medicine / Division Of Ageing

Job Posting

: Mar 6, 2024