IS Programmer/Analyst II

IS Programmer/Analyst II

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General Summary:

The Programmer/Analyst will assist the Systems Manager and Division faculty in the data processing and statistical programming for one or more clinical trials and observational studies. Responsibilities include programming support for: production of safety reports for data monitoring boards of ongoing clinical trials; data management; and statistical analysis of cohort studies. Data management involves programming to allow new types of information to be added to the study database, case/control matching for biomarker studies, routine reports and quality control analyses, final cleaning of the data from closed time points, assisting in the analysis of the databases and working with study personnel to resolve data problems. Statistical analysis includes using existing procedures and writing new macros and functions as necessary to answer analysis questions.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in all statistical and data management tasks for assigned clinical trials and observational studies. Performs these tasks with a high level of accuracy under supervision of Systems Manager and Division faculty.
• Assists in generating the analysis reports for the trials’ external Data Monitoring Boards.

• Assists in the design and implementation of interim and final data cleaning and documentation for closed sections of the trial database.
• Assists in writing the processing programs necessary to implement new phases of ongoing trials including the checking scripts needed to ensure the validity and consistency of new data.

• Contributes data and programming expertise at meetings with external review boards/committees and other external parties, as appropriate.
• Modifies and runs routine quality control and reporting programs for use by research personnel as well as for circulation to the trial leadership. This includes writing new macros for data management and analysis, as well as production of any graphical output necessary for visualization of the results.

• Interacts directly with study personnel to resolve data problems.

• Interacts directly with trial Statisticians and Investigators to discuss processing procedures, variable definitions, matching criteria for case/control studies and analysis structures.

• Assists with all other tasks as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a related field or Bachelors degree with 1+ years of programming experience.
• Familiarity with research methodology and biostatistics.

Skills / Competencies:

• Programming skills using a SAS and/or R (SQL or a scripting language a plus).

• Attention to detail, persistence in resolving conflicting results and interest in working with dynamic datasets

• Ability to think and work independently.

• Excellent organization skills.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Willingness to learn new methodology as necessary.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, as this position involves working with a broad range of personnel.

EEO Statement

BWH 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.

Primary Location MA-Brookline-BWH Primary Care Assoc Coolidge Brookline Work Locations BWH Primary Care Assoc Coolidge Brookline 356 Harvard St Brookline 02446 Job Business and Systems Analyst Organization Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) Schedule Full-time Standard Hours 40 Shift Day Job Employee Status Regular Recruiting Department BWH Department Of Medicine / Preventive Medicine Job Posting Nov 17, 2021