Data Analyst II
Somerville, MA, United States
Data Analyst II
- (3288044)
The Clinical Epidemiology Program in the Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology and Mongan Institute is seeking a full-time Data Analyst. The principal investigators are physician scientists with a clinical focus on drug allergy, vaccine allergy, vasculitis, COVID-19, and IgG4-related disease. Our research is funded by the NIH, Foundations, and Industry. This research uses methods of clinical epidemiology to analyze prospectively-collected data and retrospective large data/health services data. Analysts will have the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team with other data analysts, research coordinators, project managers, and a senior methodologist.
Example projects include:
Allergy/Immunology
Improving Equitable Access to Penicillin Allergy De-labeling: Multi-site study to determine patient, societal, clinician, and institutional factors associated with PCN allergy de-labeling.
Assessing penicillin allergy evaluation approaches for patients with a reported penicillin allergy.
Assessing cost-effectiveness of penicillin allergy evaluations
Determining the epidemiology of, and risk factors for, drug allergy
Assessing the clinical and immunologic phenotypes of reactions after COVID-19 vaccines
Epidemiology of severe cutaneous adverse reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Rheumatology
The impact of COVID-19 on patients with rheumatic disease, including risk factors for infection and long-COVID as well as the outcomes of infection and long-COVID
Determining the effects of different treatment and management strategies on outcomes in patients with vasculitis and IgG4-related disease
Identifying circulating biomarkers (e.g., lipids, antibody levels, proteomics) of disease activity and outcomes in patients with COVID-19, vasculitis, and IgG4-related disease
For more information regarding our research, please visit
Clinical Epidemiology Program
https://www.massgeneral.org/medicine/rai/clinical-epidemiology
Mongan Institute
https://www.monganinstitute.org/
Studies
https://usdar.massgeneral.org/
https://allergyresearch.massgeneral.org/
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
Communicate with investigators to understand scientific issues, determine appropriate statistical analyses, and
describe results
Work with the study team and senior statisticians to develop reporting and quality control plans
Use SAS, R, and other statistical programs to generate reports on study progress
Develop programs to perform complete data validation and error detection, ensuring that all are informed of any issues relating to data integrity
Provide senior statisticians with data requests and sample pull lists for Principal Investigators
Perform statistical analysis of data
Generate figures
Assist in grant, abstract, and manuscript preparation
Assist in design of interventional studies and analysis plans for external data sets
Attend team meetings
The position requires a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree (epidemiology or biostatistics preferred) with a strong
background and demonstrated ability in quantitative analysis. The candidate must possess superior organizational,
administrative, time management and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally at all levels.
Knowledge of statistics
At least 1 year of experience programming in SAS and R, which might be gained from coursework or prior research
experience.
Capacity to manipulate and organize large amounts of data
Excellent communication skills, as much of the incumbent’s work will be summarized in written reports to investigators
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters discreetly
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team and to collaborate with team members located remotely
Intellectual independence and initiative
Previous research experience of 1 or more years and prior experience with health services data (Claims, Medicare,
Medicaid, Nurses health date, GP data) preferred
Interest in public health, health policy, economics, and/or medicine
Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills are essential. Computer skills, as described above, are required. The
candidate must have excellent English language (spoken and written) skills. EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital 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-Somerville-MGH Assembly Row Work Locations MGH Assembly Row 399 Revolution Drive Somerville 02145 Job Data/Analytics Organization Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) Schedule Full-time Standard Hours 40 Shift Day Job Employee Status Regular Recruiting Department MGH Rheumatology Job Posting May 2, 2024
#J-18808-Ljbffr