Data Analyst, 40Hrs, Cardiovascular Medicine
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This is a fully funded 24 month Data Analyst position starting June 1, 2021. Functioning very independently and under the general direction of principal investigator, the Data Analyst performs high level, complex research activities. On an interval basis, contributes to scientific literature, reports, journals and presentations and investigates, creates, and develops new methods and technologies for research advancement. The candidate will work in the clinical and research areas of BWH and will require professionalism, self-motivation, and an ability to work independently. There will be as-needed training in all required tasks initially and throughout the project. The analyst should have experience in data analyses and/or statistical programming and be highly motivated and able to learn new analytical skills. The analyst /fellow may be responsible for the following activities: collecting, entering and organizing patient data; cleaning and analyzing large databases of patient data; developing and running statistical code to support research studies, generating data visualizations using statistical software including R; contributing to the preparation and presentation of research results in the form of oral presentation at meetings and conferences and in the form of publications.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads the efforts of integrating data for a multicenter patient registry across international sites and provide assistance on clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocols.
- Maintains clinical trial and patient registry databases, including data entry, training and overseeing others to do data entry, maintaining data integrity, and doing regular queries.
- Responsible for collecting data and maintaining patient information databases for study, performing regular queries against numerous registries to support research and study recruitment. Answers any phone calls and inquiries regarding study protocol and refers participants to Principal Investigator or clinical staff when appropriate.
- Develop new and implement existing statistical code to support data analyses. Statistical analyses will primarily be performed in STATA and R, but other software (e.g. Python) may also be used. Analyses will include basic descriptive statistics, regression, time-to-event analyses, and methods for high dimensional data analysis including ridge regression and random forest analysis.
- Perform independent statistical analyses, including deriving descriptive statistics to characterize specialized research cohorts and determine the feasibility of pursuing focused investigation.
- Perform multivariable regression and survival analyses to lead research efforts and support other investigators. The applicant would be responsible for independently performing exploratory analyses and determining go/no go decisions for further investigation.
- Generating data visualizations to support study analyses. Working with the PI, biostatical collaborator, and other study staff, generate appropriate data visualizations to support data analyses. It is anticipated that data visualizations we be primarily performed in STATA and R, but other software may also be used.
- Responsible for collecting and maintaining data analysis code for study analyses, and documentation detailing analyses performed.
- Responsible for the maintenance of clinical research IRB protocols, spanning numerous industry and academically funded clinical trials, registries and human subjects research studies. Assist Principal Investigators on the preparation and submission of new protocols, amendments, and correspondence with the IRB to ensure that all protocols are maintained and up to date at all times.
- Develop and implement a curriculum for on-boarding research assistants and provide mentorship and training of junior clinical research staff.
- All other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree preferably in a medical/pre-medical, analytical, and/or computational field.
- Interest in clinical and/or translational research strongly preferred.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Able to multitask and assign priorities in a busy environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with a diverse study team.
- Able to work well with a collaborative team.
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
- General knowledge of clinical research principles.
- Strong research design and analytical skills.
- Strong database statistical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent time management/organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
- Experience and knowledge of MS Office computer programs (Word, Excel), etc.
- Experience and knowledge of statistical principles and statistical software. Proficiency with STATA and/or R is preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
- Candidate MUST be highly organized and have precise attention to detail.
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects’ rights.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Possible oversight of research assistant work.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office space for database entry and analysis, equipped with PC and appropriate software.