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  • [Photo] Ivette Arias • May 27, 2011

    BACKGROUND

    We are a federally-funded, Boston-based, biomedical research organization. Our Biomedical Informatics Team develops next generation software applications and analytical tools and Data Warehouses to improve the way translational research is conducted and clinical care is delivered. Current initiatives include GenISIS, an informatics platform that will support the Million Veterans Program (MVP). GenISIS is a computational platform for integration and analysis of clinical, biospecimen and genomic data. We have multi-disciplinary team consists of a highly skilled biomedical 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/tools that combine collection, aggregation, analysis and reporting of clinical and genetic/genomic data
    • Builds 'omics data analysis pipelines and tools for use in High performance cluster computing environment
    • 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 for genomic data analysis pipelines
    • 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
    • Work in collaboration with the Architect, Developers, and other members of the GenISIS platform infrastructure development team

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Masters in life sciences/Computer science or related field, 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
    Other Skills:
    • 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

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

    HOW TO APPLY

    Applications from recruiters will not be accepted for this position.

    Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Victor Tam at: MIGCandidates[at]gmail.com Please specify the job title in your email.

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