OHDSI Lab Administrator

About the Opportunity

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Northeastern University's OHDSI Lab is a research core facility dedicated to fostering collaboration and advancing research in methodology and real-world evidence (RWE) generation. The lab serves as a hub for researchers, students, faculty, and both academic and commercial partners, by providing an environment conducive to learning, method testing, and innovative research. By leveraging the Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics (OHDSI) framework, the lab aims to enable comprehensive and reproducible data analysis and evidence generation, supporting impactful healthcare research and policymaking. 

The OHDSI Lab core facility is Northeastern University’s is being established as our newest research core. Its mission is to enhance collaborative research and education in health data science. We strive to empower researchers, students, and partners with the tools and methodologies necessary to generate high-quality real-world evidence, advance methodological research, and drive innovative healthcare solutions to contribute to the improvement of health outcomes and the advancement of healthcare knowledge.

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibilities for the Lab Administrator include: Oversee day-to-day operations and ongoing development of the OHDSI Lab. This includes onboarding new users, managing user subscriptions, developing user trainings, and ensuring a smooth user experience. Secondly, collaborate with software developers to troubleshoot any issues with the OHDSI Lab, create new features as needed, and conduct quality assurance testing. Thirdly, provide research support for users of the OHDSI Lab. This includes working with faculty and other analysts to develop scripts and analytical code to implement research protocols for large observational health data (e.g., electronic medical record data, insurance claims data). It also includes assisting lab users with OHDSI tools such as ATLAS or using the OMOP Common Data Model, support the development of training materials, and maintaining existing R packages. Finally, the Lab Administrator will help create awareness about the Facility and pursue collaboration opportunities while interacting with the research community e.g. at conferences and workshops.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Self-motivated and goal-driven individual who can work independently and on a team
• Exceptional organization and multi-tasking skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Intermediate skills in R, SQL, git, and/or python
• Knowledge of data structures and types, especially relational databases
• Familiarity with basic statistical principles and models
• Knowledge and skills required for this position are typically acquired through a bachelor’s or Master’s degree in health informatics, data science, analytics, epidemiology, public health or related fields

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

1.)
Oversee day-to-day operations and ongoing development of the OHDSI Lab. This includes onboarding new users, managing user subscriptions, developing user trainings, and ensuring a smooth user experience. 40%

2.)
Collaborate with software developers to troubleshoot any issues with the OHDSI Lab, create new features as needed, and conduct quality assurance testing. 10%

3.)
Be responsible for providing research support for users of the OHDSI Lab. This includes working with faculty and other analysts to develop scripts and analytical code to implement research protocols for large observational health data (e.g., electronic medical record data, insurance claims data). It also includes assisting lab users with OHDSI tools such as ATLAS or using the OMOP Common Data Model, support the development of training materials, and maintaining existing R packages.30 %

4.)
As the technical expert, go-to person in the Lab for users who contributes to solving technical and scientific problems, help create awareness about the Facility and pursue collaboration opportunities while interacting with the research community e.g. at conferences and workshops. 30%

Position Type

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.