Programmer Analyst
Partner's Healthcare

Job Info

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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.

Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Director, Program Director, and Principal Investigators of the Center for Addiction Medicine, the Lead Programmer is an interdisciplinary role at the MGH Center for Addiction Medicine that requires strong software engineering skills. Working independently and with minimal supervision, he or she will be responsible for fulfilling the computational and data integrity needs of the center and lead the rest of the programming team. The position will at times require scheduling patients and running study visits with careful attention to IRB approved research protocols. The candidate will be expected to possess intermediate knowledge of and to abide by modern information security standards. The Center for Addiction Medicine is a team composed of psychiatrists, neuroscientists, psychologists, other interdisciplinary scientists, research assistants, computer programmers, and interns. Cutting edge clinical research with human subjects seeks to contribute knowledge regarding addiction and substance use behaviors, interventions, and treatments. Though the successful candidate will possess the job title of programmer, they may be expected to perform a variety of tasks in their role at the center in addition to their computing related responsibilities. An ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn, will act professionally, and will communicate effectively. The position requires excellent organizational skill and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with fluctuating deadlines. It is also important that candidates possess an interest in the work of the Center for Addiction Medicine and an interest in working with human subjects on a diverse team of scientists and support staff. Specific responsibilities include: - Manage REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) databases, ensuring data collection integrity and compliance. - Prepare large datasets for analysis and prepare ad hoc reports, figures, tables and reviews on varioustopics for several different projects. - Serve as technical support to research staff. Offer technical input regarding the improvement of ongoing studies and design of new studies. • - Assist with data analysis and preparation of research data for presentations and written publications. - Maintain documentation for the Institutional Review Board and perform or delegate related administrative tasks. - Develop applications to expedite and fortify the integrity of common research-related data processing tasks. - Monitor inventories, purchase new supplies as needed, and maintain computer systems. Train and supervise other programmers at the Center for Addiction Medicine on best practices in data management

Qualifications

The position requires excellent organizational skills, good interpersonal skills, strong quantitative and technical skills, a willingness and ability to learn, attention to detail, the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines, good communication skills, the ability to work independently as well as with others. An interest in the work of the Center for Addiction Medicine is important as well as in working with human research participants and a diverse research team including psychiatrists, psychologists, neuroscientists, imaging scientists, a team of research assistants/coordinators, and support staff. Strong computer and programming skills with scripting language experience (e.g. Python, Matlab, R) are required. Familiarity with a wide variety of software tools for data collection and analysis such as (in order of importance): R, shell scripting, git/GitHub/GitLab, Matlab, Python, PsychoPy, FSL, Freesurfer, and HTML/CSS/web design is beneficial. Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, cognitive science, neuroscience, mathematics, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, or related science preferred. Experience: Required: 1-2 years of related experience. Strong computer and programming skills with scripting language experience (e.g. Python, Matlab, R) are required Preferred: Experience in clinical research, preferably addiction/mental health. Knowledge of a wide variety of software tools for data collection and analysis such as R, shell scripting, git/GitHub/GitLab, PsychoPy, FSL, Freesurfer, and HTML/CSS/web design is preferred.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Job Description

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

101 Merrimac Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

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.

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