Data Scientist
Company: Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
We are a Boston-based epidemiology and biomedical research
organization. We are actively engaged in several clinical trials,
pharmacoepidemiology, chronic disease epidemiology, genetic
epidemiology, biostatistical and genomics research. Our research
team oversees study data related activities and Quality improvement
activities to improve the way translational research is conducted
and clinical care is delivered. The multi-disciplinary center
consists of a highly talented group of biomedical researchers,
clinicians, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, data
analysts/programmers, project coordinators, and informatics team
with academic affiliations to Harvard Medical School and Boston
University. We are looking for candidates with a service-oriented
mentality, high sense of ownership of the assigned tasks and
ability to solve problems presented by data.Project Background:Our
research group has a full-time Data Scientist opening for
individuals who love working with data and want to use their data
science skills to help researchers conduct high-impact research
that expands our understanding of human health and improves
healthcare outcomes for Veterans. You will work with a strong,
collegial, diverse, and talented team of computer scientists,
statisticians, and clinicians at BVARI, the VA Boston Healthcare
System, Harvard Medical School, and the Boston University School of
Medicine.Why should a data scientist work at a VA-associated
research institute? The VA has the largest integrated medical
records database in the United States, with comprehensive clinical
information on over 22 million patients (2 trillion+ rows, 22,000+
columns of data), including large amounts of both structured and
unstructured data. The VA also has large databases of genomic and
imaging data. Working with our group offers the opportunity to
execute high-impact projects with large-scale real-world healthcare
data that is unavailable at most other institutions.Essential
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Use advanced data analysis methods (from machine learning,
artificial intelligence, applied statistics, etc.) to assist in
building predictive models of healthcare outcomes from the largest
integrated medical records database in the United States.
- Extract, clean, and validate data in preparation for analysis,
starting from raw data in a large relational database.
- Carry out exploratory analysis and data visualization and
summarize analysis results.
- Collaborate with a range of researchers, including clinicians,
computer scientists and statisticians to design and execute
analyses.
- Assist in developing improved data science methodology in
relation to healthcare data.
- Assist in publishing papers on our findings, systems, and
methodology.Qualifications and Entrance Requirements:
- Proficiency in programming with R and/or Python to carry out
data analysis in large and complex datasets.
- Experience working with relational databases using SQL or
willingness to learn.
- Ability to move projects forward independently with moderate
support.
- Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Passion for advancing healthcare research through creative use
of data.
- Strong communication and collaborative research skills
required.
- Experience using version control and reproducible research
(git, knitr, etc.) is preferred.
- Experience with electronic medical record data or clinical
databases preferred.Please note we are unable to provide work
authorization and/or visa sponsorship.Work Environment:This job
operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely
uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones,
photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The employee must be a resident
of Massachusetts upon start date.Physical Demands:The physical
demands described in this job description are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this
job, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands;
and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability
to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20
pounds.Selective Service:If you are male application born after
December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with
the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so
under the Selective Service Law.Position Type/Expected Hours of
Work:This is a full-time exempt position, and hours of work and
days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Travel:No travel
is expected for this position.Work Authorization/Security
Clearance:An employee in this position must complete all
appropriate background checks at the time of hire and periodic
reappointment.Other Duties:Please note this job description is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any
time with or without notice.About BVARI:We are a highly supportive
environment, where culture comes first, and we reward our employees
with outstanding benefits and perks, including highly competitive
benefits, flexible work arrangements, generous time off with annual
cash-out options, retirement matching, and deeply discounted MBTA
commuter passes to those who spend the preponderance of their time
commuting to the office.Equal Opportunity Employer:Boston VA
Research Institute, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to
all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absences,
compensation and training.
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Keywords: Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Chicopee , Data Scientist, Other , Boston, Massachusetts
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