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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health · 1 day ago

Programmer

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a leading institution focused on advancing public health through research and education. They are seeking a Programmer to develop and maintain data processing and management systems for health-related projects, collaborating with a team of researchers to support their initiatives.

Higher EducationMedicalTraining

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and deploying data cleaning, data processing pipelines, data management, variable creation, and variable naming protocols of projects involving electronic health records, administrative claims data, environmental exposure data, and other complex databases using GitHub

Maintain databases using R, Python, and SQL in collaboration with members of the research team

Create and link customized databases and analytic datasets in UNIX environments

Assist in the development, maintenance, and documentation of software in R (including R functions), Python, and SQL

Function as a resource for the Senior Programmer, to help debug programs and to access correct data

Work on HPC computing clusters and work with cluster computing IT to troubleshoot any issues in collaboration with the Senior Programmer and other team members

Develop and refactor code for modular data processing pipelines, utilizing workflow languages and configuration managers

Perform data exploration for preparation of datasets for environmental health research

Build deployable data products using containers for data processing pipelines and dashboards

Support data cataloging via JSON-based metadata schema

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

RPythonSQLGitHubHPC computingData processing pipelinesTeam performanceService mindsetCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Minimum of two years' post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Professional working experience with R, Python, SQL, GitHub, and/or related software required

Knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software and equipment

Demonstrated team performance skills, service mindset approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor

Knowledge of maintenance and support of IT infrastructure systems within a HPC cluster environment

Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as efficiency and time management skills

Organized with attention to detail and accuracy

Experience collaborating with all levels of research team; demonstrated team performance skills

Service oriented mindset and approach

Desirable experience with version control for team development

Preferred

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Informatics, or other health data related field preferred

Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred

Benefits

Generous paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one

Retirement plans with university contributions

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Support for families and caregivers

Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Company

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Harvard School of Public Health brings together dedicated experts from many disciplines to educate new generations of global health leaders. It is a sub-organization of Harvard University.

Founded in 1913

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees