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  • [Photo] Ivette Arias • April 15, 2011

    BACKGROUND

    We are a federally-funded, Boston-based, biomedical research organization. Our Biomedical Informatics Team performs research and development to improve the way clinical science and care are conducted. Current initiatives include the development of natural language processing and machine learning technologies, methods of automated clinical quality measurement and improvement, and the development of computational platform for integrative analysis of genomic, biosample and clinical data. The multi-disciplinary team consists of a highly skilled group of PhD researchers, clinicians, systems analysts, project managers, and software developers. Resources include access to the complete medical records of over 18 million records through the world's largest installed electronic medical record system, a new 160 node high performance computing cluster, and access to incredibly challenging projects with the potential to change the way health care is delivered.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Functions as ontology specialist, informatics navigator/lead business analyst for the development, implementation and support for new and innovative applications that combine collection, aggregation, analysis and reporting of clinical and genetic/genomic data
    • Connects genes, pathway and protein information in different data repositories for analysis
    • Applies ontology, software engineering, and semantic web development skills and concepts in scientific data collection and management systems that support biomedical researchers
    • Interacts extensively with scientific users under the guidance of the Scientific Director to define the requirements for software development and defining use cases that utilize ontologies
    • Makes decisions about biomedical vocabulary standards and their utilization in software under the guidance of the Scientific Director
    • Participates as a key contributor in functional evaluation of tools for biomedical terminology management and their implementations, including interfaces with applications that consume those terminology services
    • Designs and participates (hands-on) in the development of cutting edge software solutions and evaluation and implementations of Commercial off the shelf (COTS) applications that utilize ontologies/ standard terminologies based on requirements of scientists
    • Envisions innovative data visualization capabilities by aggregating data from multiple applications and functional domains
    • Provide technical guidance regarding ontologies and vocabularies to the developers, particularly in the translation of abstract information models into concrete relational data models
    • Maintains awareness of biomedical terminologies and new and emerging terminology management applications in this space
    • Work in collaboration with the Architect, Developers, and other members of the infrastructure development team

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Masters in life sciences/Computer science, Ph.D. preferred
    • Expert knowledge about ontologies, controlled vocabularies and their practical application in biomedical research
    • Excellent business analysis, requirements gathering and communication/facilitation along with driving consensus towards closing pending issues/items needed.
    • Expert in Data modeling and knowledge representation techniques, including Entity Relationship Diagrams
    • Excellent communication skills

    PREFERENCES

    • Ability to collaborate in a new and evolving technical and development environment, and to participate in the decisions that will define new processes and standards.
    • Ability to work effectively with all levels of executives, researchers, and technical I.T. staff
    • Self-starter, able to organize and lead complex project efforts with minimal supervision, while aligned with the goals and vision of the organization
    • Ability to work in a fast paced environment, working on multiple concurrent sub-projects

    COMPENSATION

    Benefits Include:
    • Health and Dental Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Long term Disability Insurance
    • 401(k) / 403(b) plan

    HOW TO APPLY

    There will be a background check run as part of the employment process. Applications from recruiters will not be accepted for this position. CANNOT SPONSER VISAS.

    Interested candidates should send a cover letter and résumé to: Jessica Wilson is at: MIGCandidates[at]gmail.com. Please specify the job title in your email.

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