Data Scientist
Boston, MA 
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Posted 11 days ago
Job Description
Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

This Data Scientist models complex scientific clinical data, discovering business/clinical/health insights and identifying opportunities through the use of statistical, algorithmic, mining and visualization techniques. In addition to advanced analytics skills, this role is also proficient at integrating and preparing large, varied datasets, architecting specialize database and computing environment, and communicating results. Collaborate with colleagues from science, engineering and business backgrounds. Present proposals and results in a clear manner backed by data and coupled with actionable conclusions.

This Data Scientist will be responsible for:

  • Design and iterate on data models to solve problems in capacity management and resource utilization, including Machine Learning and iterative validation tools as necessary.
  • Extract knowledge from the data gathered by various in house applications and synthesize it to discover previously hidden insights to address pressing business problems.
  • Help evaluate data models to assess performance and integration to other environments.
  • Participate in analytic projects to identify insights and metrics, and help in validation of the innovation.
  • Interact with clinical champions to identify ways to use different internal data source in order to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
  • Work cross-functionally with operational leaders, other data scientists and analysts to ensure model delivery and utilization.

In order to qualify, you must have:

  • PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning or Data Science and 5 years relevant experience.
  • Experience working with AI products and tools like SQL
  • Understands Machine Learning/Python
  • Familiarity with ETL/batch experience
  • Experience working with EMR databases is a plus, EPIC in particular
  • Soft skills in working with others as well as the ability to translate work to layman audience, including the ability to perform data visualization for these audiences

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
5+ years
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