[Hiring] Healthcare Data Scientist @John Snow Labs

Role Description

John Snow Labs is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Analyst to contribute to transformative initiatives within the healthcare industry. As a leading healthcare organization, we are committed to leveraging data to improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare operations. We are seeking a skilled Data Analyst with expertise in converting Electronic Health Records (EHR) to the OMOP Common Data Model (CDM), particularly using Epic EHR systems.

As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for the transformation of healthcare data from Epic EHR into the OMOP CDM format. This role requires keen attention to detail and a strong understanding of healthcare data standards to ensure data integrity and interoperability.

• Perform data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of healthcare records from Epic EHR to OMOP CDM.
• Collaborate with clinical informaticists and data engineers to ensure accurate mapping and conversion of data.
• Validate and test data conversions to maintain high levels of accuracy and consistency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data integration issues as they arise.
• Document processes and create comprehensive reports on conversion progress and outcomes.
• Hands-on experience with OMOP, FHIR, clinical terminologies, and understanding of the patient journey.
• A strong background in healthcare-related fields such as medicine, pharma, bioinformatics, or biostatistics is highly beneficial.
• Experience with John Snow Labs’ technology stack, such as Spark NLP or the medical language models, is a plus.

Qualifications

• A PhD in a relevant field is preferred but not required if exceptional experience is demonstrated.
• Proven experience in EHR data management, specifically with Epic EHR systems.
• Strong understanding of the OMOP Common Data Model and healthcare data standards.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with data transformation tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Requirements

• Experience with ETL tools and processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards in healthcare data management.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

• A chance to work on cutting-edge problems in healthcare and life sciences, contributing to meaningful projects that impact patient outcomes.
• Long-term freelancing contracts with a commitment of at least 30 hours per week. We are seeking individuals, not agencies or teams.
• The opportunity to grow your skills and knowledge, working with a team of big data and data science experts in a supportive, collaborative environment.