Biomedical Research Informatics Specialist

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

7d•Remote

About The Position

This job supports and trains clinical research principal investigators (faculty) and their research teams (including students) in the broad areas of biomedical informatics and research data analytics to ensure success of research projects. Designs and evaluates informatics methods and products with reporting of findings that can be generalized to the broad research community; develops custom ad hoc reports and tools in support of research data management requirements; troubleshoots issues across projects, identifies the underlying root causes and improves processes for efficiency; and provides informatics and analytics expertise in the preparation of research protocols, abstracts, presentations, manuscripts and grant applications. Collaborates with information systems and EPIC leadership to identify and implement network, database, and hardware/software needs for specific research projects or research in general; to identify, optimize and implement EPIC tools for clinical research, in particular for patient recruitment to clinical research trials; and to represent the research department on institutional committees responsible for data analytics, data governance and data security.

Requirements

Master's degree in biomedical informatics or computer science from an accredited school.
3 years of relevant professional level experience and/or post-doctoral training in biomedical informatics.
Experience with large‐scale data mining and data analysis, text mining, and relational databases.
A solid understanding of medical informatics and electronic medical record systems and a very strong background in molecular biology, bioinformatics, computational biology or systems biology.
Strong programming skills (e.g. Perl, Python, Java), experience with databases (e.g. MySQL, MSSS, Oracle, DB2, RedCap), statistical analysis (e.g. using R, SPSS, or SAS), network visualization and analysis (e.g. GEPHI) and EPIC user interface and backend.
Proficiency in operating a personal computer, standard software applications and basic statistical skills.
Familiarity with medical terminology.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to researchers, clinicians and other stakeholders in a variety of fields.
High level technical writing skills including content and grammar.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills and ability to handle diverse responsibilities and multiple projects at one time.
Ability to plan and manage the utilization of various resources.
Ability to be self-directed and work independently under strict deadlines.
Ability to deal diplomatically with all staff, faculty and others.
Ability to travel within the state of practice as well as attend national meetings at various locations in the country.

Nice To Haves

PhD in biomedical informatics or computer science or MD/DO with informatics experience.
Track record of independent research and publication on relevant topics.
Nationally Recognized Informatics Certification or membership to national society.

Responsibilities

Provides informatics support on research projects, including requirements analyses, design, implementation and ongoing support for the research objectives.
Works closely with information systems and EPIC teams for network, database, and hardware/software needs for specific research projects or research in general; identify, optimize and implement EPIC tools for clinical research, in particular for patient recruitment to trials.
Educates internal and external partners on the value, role and methodology provided by informatics in the conduct of biomedical research.
Supports and contributes to the administrative processes related to data analytics and informatics, including identification and implementation of emerging technologies, for the overall department.
Designs and performs formal evaluation of informatics methods and products and report findings that can be generalized to the broader research community and presents at conferences and/or publish in peer reviewed journals.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Performs other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.