Machine Learning in Biomedical Imaging Research Assistant/Associate

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

We are seeking a highly motivated research assistant/assoicate to derive development of ML and AI models for improving magnetic resonance imaging of Cardiovascular disease. In this role, you will collaborate with other members of team to implement and investigate deep learning models for medical imaging, image-based diagnosis, and patient management.

Cover letters and/or transcripts are encouraged, but not required, when applying.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field (preferred, not required).

Strong programming proficiency in Python; experience with SQL and database management systems preferred.

Experience working with medical or biomedical datasets; experience with imaging data formats (DICOM, NIfTI) is a plus.

Exposure to cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS S3/EC2, Azure, GCP, or institutional HPC clusters) is desirable.

Familiarity with REDCap or similar clinical data capture platforms preferred; training available.

Excellent organizational and documentation skills, with strong attention to detail and data integrity.

Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple parallel workflows.

Commitment to researching best practices and maintaining compliance with patient privacy and research data security requirements.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:
1. Extracts data on protocol patients from electronic and paper hospital records, outpatient charts and private physician office records in order to complete data collection required by specific protocols. Enters data into computerized system. (essential)
2. Validates data entry and comparison of data obtained electronically and from medical record review. (essential)
3. Assists investigator with correspondence with IRB. (essential)

Required Qualifications:
1. High School diploma or GED required.
2. 0-1 years related work experience required.
3. Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Strong programming proficiency in Python; experience with SQL and database management systems preferred.
• Experience working with medical or biomedical datasets; experience with imaging data formats (DICOM, NIfTI) is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS S3/EC2, Azure, GCP, or institutional HPC clusters) is desirable.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills, with strong attention to detail and data integrity.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple parallel workflows.
• Commitment to researching best practices and maintaining compliance with patient privacy and research data security requirements.

Competencies:
1. Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
2. Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
3. Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
4. Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
5. Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
6. Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
7. Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
8. Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

Social/Environmental Requirements:
1. Work requires close attention to task for work to be accurately completed. Intermittent breaks during the work day do not compromise the work.
2. Work is fairly routine from day to day. Employee follows a set pattern with any changes being communicated by supervisor.
3. No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions
4. Health Care Status: NHCW: No patient contact.- Health Care Worker Status may vary by department

Sensory Requirements:
Close work (paperwork, visual examination), Monitor Use, Visual monotony, Visual clarity
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally
This job requires constant sitting, Keyboard use.

Pay Range:
$21.64 - $34.62

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled