Data Scientist

As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community by leading innovation across our system. Founded by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Mass General Brigham supports a complete continuum of care including community and specialty hospitals, a managed care organization, a physician network, community health centers, home care, and other health-related entities. Several of our hospitals are teaching affiliates of Harvard Medical School, and our system is a national leader in biomedical research.The Research Information Systems & Computing (RISC) Department at Mass General Brigham seeks a talented and motivated Data Scientist to join our expanding team. This role involves providing support for clinical research across multiple sponsored projects and working with interdisciplinary teams, a group of dedicated analysts and scientists, and our clients under the guidance of the program director. You will play a crucial role in deriving insights from intricate clinical data to enhance healthcare treatment possibilities and address various research inquiries. Your responsibilities will encompass diverse aspects, including managing medical record datasets, performing concept coding, establishing metadata, and undertaking other tasks associated with the creation, execution, and oversight of data to facilitate the enhancement of our client products. The candidate should have experience working with clinical data and understand healthcare delivery. This position requires in-depth knowledge of data and databases. Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Lead research projects as determined by the research sponsor and the Program DirectorStay updated on relevant medical literature and statistical methodologies to inform analysis approachesImplement new statistical or other mathematical methodologies as needed for specific models or analysisProvide guidance and assist clients in study design, statistical methods, analysis plan, and interpretationCollaborate with team members to determine analytical requirementsPerform exploratory analyses to clarify the structure of data and how it can be used to support new insights into novel therapeutic optionsDevelop SQL queries, views, and/or stored procedures to produce datasets as requestedCreate approaches/methodologies for analytically processing data sets to meet project requirementsNormalize and extract, transform, and load (ETL) external datasetsPlan, document, and implement systems that manage complex data flow and data update strategiesQuality assurance and control activities for data-level testing. The Data Scientist will be expected to create, perform, and document quality assurance of datasets, including the creation and documentation of formal test plans for unit and integrated data integrity testingDevelop, test, execute, and document strategies for extracting and/or visualizing aggregate dataAssist clients in understanding and interpreting data sets via regular discussions and/or data documentationConduct statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics and inferential tests, to support research projectsReview data and statistical outputs to ensure accuracy, validity, and adherence to established protocolsCommunicate results and ideas with co-investigators, team members, and collaboratorsEffectively communicate statistical findings to non-statistical audiences, both in writing and through presentationsWork collaboratively with the team to create and document policies regarding data usage, users, the Institutional Review Board (IRB), and the privacy committeeParticipate in group discussions on security strategies and implement security requirements to ensure patient privacy and comply with regulatory requirementsOptimize joint development efforts through appropriate database use and project designCommunicate progress status against project plans to the Program Director and key stakeholdersUse Mass General Brigham’s values to govern decisions, actions, and behaviors. These values guide how we get our work done: Patience, Affordability, Accountability and Service Commitment, Decisiveness, Innovation & Thoughtful Risk; and how we treat each other: Diversity & Inclusion, Integrity & Respect, Learning, Continuous Improvement & Personal Growth, Teamwork & CollaborationOther duties as assignedQualifications

A bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Economics). Master’s degree preferred5+ years of healthcare IT experience with clinical data expertise5+ years of hands-on experience with SQL coding5+ years of experience in statistical programming/analyses (e.g., SAS, SPSS, Stata, Python, R, or MATLAB)Proficiency with SQL relational databases, preferably Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio ToolsSolid understanding of SQL and constructing stored proceduresDemonstrated expertise in reading, interpreting, and writing technical documentation, test plans, and functional and technical specificationsFamiliarity with at least one scripting language is advantageous (e.g., Python, Ruby, PHP, VBScript)Flexibility for a combination of education and experience as a substitute for requirementsSkills/Abilities/Required Competencies

Preferred experience with hospital clinical information systems, e.g., EPICKnowledge of statistics and healthcare analytics preferredPreference for familiarity with i2b2 or OMOPSelf-motivated, willing to ask questions, and rapidly acquire new skillsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to take the initiative with strong desire to embrace challenges and develop innovative solutionsExcellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the capability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments/projects concurrently and meet deadlinesAbility to work independently as well as part of a team and be flexible in a multi-site environmentDemonstrates effective time management with minimal supervisionExcellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams, including staff at all levels of the organization, including both technical and non-technical personnelAbility to review project deliverables for completeness, quality, and compliance with established project standardsAbility to effectively translate business requirements to functional specificationsAbility to successfully negotiate and collaborate with individuals of diverse skill sets, backgrounds, and levels within and outside the organizationOpenness to seeking and embracing guidance from senior personnel as neededWorking Conditions

Standard office environment with possible local travel to MGB sitesCurrently, this position is working remotely but may be required to return to a standard office environment in the futurePrimary Location MA-Somerville-MGB Assembly Row Work Locations MGB Assembly Row Job Data/Analytics Organization Mass General Brigham Schedule Full-time Standard Hours 40 Shift Day Job Employee Status Regular Recruiting Department MGB Research IS and Computing Job Posting Sep 22, 2023#J-18808-Ljbffr