Biomedical Informatics Research Data Scientist I

Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Job Posting Category

Administration

Job Posting Description

Supports basic, translational, and clinical research by providing researchers with access to digital tools and technologies. Provides entry-level computational support to scientists and clinicians by applying informatics tools, methods, and technologies; with close supervision and direction, completing assignments in the required timeframe while consistently adhering to standard operating procedures and best practices; adapting to a changing environment, resolving basic problems associated with assignments and seeking supervisor assistance when needed.


The  Biomedical Informatics Research Data Scientist I will be responsible for :
 

• Producing innovative solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from complex and high-dimensional datasets. Applying knowledge of statistics, machine learning, programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics to recognize patterns, identifying opportunities, posing questions, and making discoveries. Using a flexible, analytical approach to designing, developing, and evaluating predictive models and advanced algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from the data. Generating and testing hypotheses and analyzing and interpreting the results of experiments.
• Working under close supervision and direction, completing assignments within the required timeframe while consistently adhering to standard operating procedures and best practices; adapting to a changing environment, resolving basic problems associated with assignments, and seeking supervisor assistance when needed.
• Participating in biomedical informatics projects with other members of the BCH research community and outside collaborators, demonstrating achievement of project goals and objectives.
• Clearly explaining completed work and assignments. Identifying unfamiliar circumstances and escalating to the supervisor; sharing knowledge and supporting team members.

To qualify, you must have:

• Bachelors Degree  is required
• STEM Bachelor’s Degree or 2 additional years of STEM experience is preferred
• 1 year of position-specific experience, might include experience through MSc or PhD studies is preferred
• Familiarity with technologies and data types used by a specific team within biomedical informatics; ability to follow stringent data privacy requirements.
• familiarity with some of the technologies used in support of biomedical research, such as programming languages (R, Python, C, Java), scripting (bash, tcsh), databases (SQL), biomedical software, and service request management software, knowledge management, and project tracking systems.
• Ability to resolve basic problems associated with assignments; readiness to seek advice and guidance when needed and to operate effectively as a member of a team; ability to follow technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Passion for new technologies and science
• Preference for candidates with understanding of biomedical research environments, experience with clinical research data types (e.g., whole-exome and whole-genome sequencing, patient-level data, structural biology data), and specific needs of biomedical researchers.

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
 

Office/Site Location

Boston

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Remote Eligibility

Part Remote/Hybrid