Data Analyst I (massgeneralbrigham)

Job Description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.  We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

 

Overview:
The Pediatric Division of Infectious Disease and Global Health, within Mass General for Children (MGHfC), is performing cutting edge research around the world to optimize the health of infants, children, and adolescents funded by NIH, industry sources, and other philanthropic entities. We are seeking a dynamic and goal-oriented Data Analyst I to work with Principal Investigators (PIs), Co-Investigators (co-Is), Research team members, and Grants Administrators.

The Data Analyst I will have direct interaction with PIs for at least 15 different research projects with varying foci. The optimal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, be detail oriented, have the ability to multi-task and will have a demonstrated record of excellent technical, communication, and team skills. This individual will be able to prioritize activities to meet the needs of the various PIs and to communicate when asked to complete projects where deadlines are in conflict between PIs. The Data Analyst I will be responsible for managing research databases and supporting IT infrastructure for clinical trials, prospective observational studies, and cross-sectional studies. The candidate will be involved in all data management aspects, including quality assurance (QA), quality compliance (QC), and data analysis using R, Stata, SAS, SPSS or similar tools.
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*Position is hybrid with the option to work two remote days a week.*

Primary anticipated responsibilities include:
• Data analyses using R, Stata, SAS, SPSS or similar tools for the purpose of QA, QC, database management, and production of scheduled and ad hoc reports. Possess the ability to write and revise basic analytical code in R, Stata, SAS, or SPSS with minimal supervision.
• Design and maintain databases for storing and analyzing data.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for QA and QC and image management procedures.
• Maintaining IT infrastructure for the department and collaborating with Mass General Brigham (MGB) Information Systems (IS) and external vendors, as needed.
• Closely collaborate with PIs, co-Investigators, Project Managers, Research Staff, and Clinical Research Coordinators, including teams based in globally diverse locations.
• Develop interactive tools that will allow for data visualization of key metrics of a study
• Analysis of model outputs.
• Co-author or first author manuscripts, with the ability to perform a review of the literature and use software to created tables and figures for manuscripts

 

Job Summary

Summary
Responsible for acquiring data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining databases/data systems. Also responsible for identifying, analyzing, and interpreting trends or patterns in complex data sets and cleaning data to correct problems.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Writes and runs basic queries.
-Assists in maintaining existing reporting systems.
-Contributes to presentations to key stakeholders.
-Works with senior analysts to design, maintain and distribute reports.
-Learn best practice analysis methodologies.

 

Education Bachelor's Degree Analytics required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Experience Data Analysis Experience 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Building proficiency in statistics, data analysis, and research methods. - Solid analytical and organizational skills. - Strong communication skills both written and oral. - Strong time management and project management skills. - Ability to exercise sound judgments to make decisions within scope of job responsibilities. - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications.

 

Skills and Competencies Required:

• At minimum a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in computer science or statistics, but Master’s level degree preferred

• Strong database management skills and ability to perform data extraction from national or local patient databases

• Proficiency with R, Stata, SAS, or SPSS (or similar software) 

• Strong creative skills for data visualization and analysis

• Strong work ethic, excellent organization skills, with solid time management skills and meticulous attention to detail

• Ability to work for multiple supervisors and to negotiate deadlines

• Cultural sensitivity to facilitate harmonious interactions with research teams based in other countries

• A strong interest in participating in clinical and public health research

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Familiarity with scientific and healthcare informatics

• Willingness to learn and work with computer-based simulation models

• Ability to perform medical literature searches

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to interact with physicians and researchers

*To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter in addition to your online application.*

 

Onsite

 

125 Nashua Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

The General Hospital Corporation 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.

 

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.