Statistical Programmer/ Data Analyst

Massachusetts General Hospital; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Somerville, MA seeks a statistics/biostatistics-minded Data Analyst to collect, analyze, and interpret data sets as part of the Biostatistics team. The role supports study monitoring, reporting, and data quality initiatives across multiple divisions.

The position emphasizes collaboration with clinical investigators and senior statisticians to develop tables, figures, and reports, with opportunities to contribute to manuscripts and study management documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Analytics or related field required.
• Data analysis experience 0-1 year preferred.
• Strong statistical and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Writes and runs basic queries as needed.
• Assists in maintaining existing reporting systems.
• Contributes to presentations to key stakeholders.
• Works with senior analysts to design, maintain, and distribute reports.
• Learn leading practice analysis methodologies.
• Conduct continuous analysis of current performance and accurately forecast data trends.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistics

Time management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Analytics or related field

Tools

EDC systems

Job description

United States, Massachusetts, Somerville

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Collaborates with team members to assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data sets.

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Collaborates with team members to assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data sets.

Does this position require Patient Care?

No

Essential Functions

• Writes and runs basic queries as needed.
• Assists in maintaining existing reporting systems.
• Contributes to presentations to key stakeholders.
• Works with senior analysts to design, maintain, and distribute reports.
• Learn leading practice analysis methodologies.
• Conduct continuous analysis of current performance and accurately forecast data trends.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Analytics required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

no

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Data Analysis Experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Building proficiency in statistics, data analysis, and data sets.
• Proficient in time management and project management skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment to make decisions within the scope of job responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications.
• Solid quantitative, analytical, and technical aptitude skills.
• Participate in dealing with all levels of employees /management and building proficient relationships with teams and all organizational customers.
• Able to find and define problems, understand business impact, identify solutions, and provide recommendations for corrective action.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is the largest research hospital in the United States with an annual research budget of approximately one billion dollars. The mission of MGH Biostatistics is to engage in impactful transdisciplinary partnerships involving quantitative methods in public health and biomedicine. The Biostatistics team includes over 50 faculty and staff who are deeply embedded in collaborative research projects across over 25 Divisions and Departments at MGH and beyond including cancer, cardiology, general internal medicine, global health, neurology, pediatrics, psychiatry, pulmonary and critical care medicine, and surgery.

Specific duties of the Statistical Programmer I (Data analyst 1 )include collaborating with clinical investigators under the direction and supervision of senior biostatisticians to:

• Create and run data reports for study monitoring boards, including tables, figures, listings.
• Collaborate with clinical investigators and senior project biostatisticians in preparation of tables and figures for study manuscripts. Help with manuscript review and validation of data abstraction.
• Develop code for reports used in study management, including reports for data querying and cleaning, study monitoring, and data quality checking.
• Work with study coordinators to resolve data query issues.
• Develop specifications based on study protocol and write code to calculate derived variables and collaborate with statisticians to cross-check and update code as necessary.
• Write code to extract data from Electronic Data Capture Systems (EDC) and maintain internal data files for use in reporting and analysis.
• Provide user support for EDC systems for site coordinators and study investigators, including development of training materials. Work with coordinators and study investigators to resolve data queries in EDC.
• Generate custom and/or deidentified datasets for data repositories, ancillary studies, and/or public distribution.
• Collaborate with other statistical programmers and statisticians to maintain code base. Create and maintain documentation of datasets and data processes.
• Work on optimization and automation of coding, reports, and data processes.
• Other duties as needed to support MGH Biostatistics.

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$53,040.00 - $75,888.80/Annual

Grade

5

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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