Programmer

Harvard University - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Boston, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Programmer position at Harvard University's Department of Biostatistics involves supporting research and teaching initiatives by developing and maintaining data processing pipelines and databases. The role focuses on managing complex datasets related to health and environmental studies, utilizing programming languages such as R, Python, and SQL. The position is supervised by a Principal Research Scientist and is integral to the National Studies on Air Pollution and Health group, contributing to impactful research in public health.

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years' post-secondary education or relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Informatics, or other health data related field preferred.
• 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.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as efficiency and time management skills.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience collaborating with all levels of research team; demonstrated team performance skills.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan