Job Description
Department: 80036 Research - Office of Research Analytics and Systems Computing
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hou rs Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information: Regular full time remote position during normal business hours.
Pay Range $30.70 - $46.05
The Genomics Research Programmer Analyst - Associate is responsible for helping to build and maintain Advocate's newly emergent genomic data warehouse to ensure high standards of data quality, security, and integrity. The role supports research initiatives by fulfilling data requests, which involves extracting genomic data and integrating it, when required, with patient clinical records and other sources to enable comprehensive analysis.
Major Responsibilities: - Monitors and ensures the integrity, quality, and security of genomic data stored in the data warehouse.
- Develops, tests, and debugs moderately complex SQL and routine R or Python code to deliver reproduceable analysis ready datasets. Documents processes and rationales with code. Provides data dictionaries and descriptive statistics with datasets as appropriate.
- Maintains documentation for data workflows, pipelines, and warehouse architecture.
- Troubleshoots data pipeline issues and optimize performance.
- Stays current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in genomics and data engineering.
- Assists with defining functional requirements, formulating technical specifications, and researching and evaluating alternatives for moderately complex custom applications and processes that support research.
- Participates in data mapping and cleaning activities. Makes recommendations and improves data quality within research data infrastructure.
- Ensures datasets are accessible and provided to research investigators and stakeholders in a manner consistent with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Institutional Review Board (IRB), legal agreements, policies and procedures, and other appropriate standards.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: - Epic Caboodle Data Model certification issued by Epic. needs to be obtained within 6 months, and
- Epic Clarity Data Model certification issued by Epic (CLR110). needs to be obtained within 6 months, and
- Epic Clinical Data Model certification issued by Epic (COG240). needs to be obtained within 6 months.
Education Required: - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
Experience Required: - No experience required.
- 1-3 years experience. preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: - Knowledge of genomic data formats (e.g., VCF, FASTQ), genomic data management, and genomic research methods
- Experience with SQL, R programming languages. Python and Bash preferred.
- Familiarity with genomic analysis tools such as SAMtools, BEDtools, DESeq2
- Ability to incorporate new technical and analytical skills into current capabilities.
- Ability to think analytically, logically, and use creativity.
- Ability to work independently, or as part of a team and balance multiple priorities.
- This role will help develop a technical solution for Advocate's genomics buildout. The role will need to be familiar with genomic data and be ready to get training and certification in Epic data models over the next 6 months.
The Office of Research Analytics and Systems Computing is the research informatics team for the IL/WI divisions. We work with researchers to develop patient cohorts for each study in addition to analytical services (e.g., data science, etc.).
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Preferred remote locations in IL, WI, NC, GA Fully Remote Role from these states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY.
Due to complex requirements, remote work is
NOT permitted for short or long periods in: CA, CO, CT, HI, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA and working Internationally (this includes working while on vacation).
No relocation, No Sponsorship or transfer of visa for this position. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: - Position may require travel which may result in exposure to road and weather hazards.
- Exposed to normal office environment.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation - Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more - Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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