Clinical Research Scientist - Healthcare Financial : Job Details

Winner of the Best and Brightest® Companies to Work for in Boston and in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) for the third consecutive year. Join Our Team as a Part-time (20 Hours) Clinical Research Scientist Are you passionate about leveraging data and medical research to drive meaningful change in healthcare? We are seeking a Clinical Research Scientist to join our dynamic Data Science team. In this role, you will conduct medical research, analyze clinical and claims-related healthcare data, and contribute to the development of machine learning algorithms and statistical data analysis to assess SSI/MC eligibility. Key Responsibilities: Collect and coordinate data from various sources, including claims, medical records, and lab results. Support the data science team in identifying relevant datasets and resolving short-term research-related questions. Conduct statistical analysis and programming on large, complex datasets. Implement advanced statistical and programming techniques for sophisticated quantitative research. Identify key business questions or hypotheses for analysis. Utilize Excel, statistical analysis, and research methodologies to analyze trends and enhance decision-making. Ensure accuracy and validity of methods and results, working independently with sound judgment. Conduct online and other research to support data-driven insights. Collaborate with analysts and data scientists to integrate expanded datasets and query techniques. Provide medical and clinical insights for the assessment of client members. Contribute to the evaluation and enhancement of data-driven clinical products. Educate clients and internal stakeholders from a medical/clinical perspective. Stay updated with the latest literature, emerging policies, clinical developments, and guidelines. What We're Looking For: Bachelor's Degree from a medical school and Public Health background, demonstrating strong analytical and quantitative skills. 1-3 years of relevant analytical experience in healthcare (e.g., health plans, hospitals, medical research organizations). Strong fluency with Excel and knowledge of statistics. Familiarity with statistical software (SPSS, SAS, STATA) and Microsoft Office Suite. Coding familiarity with R, SQL, or Python is a plus. Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and dashboarding software. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Self-driven, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Why Join Us: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities for career growth and development within a dynamic organization. Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values teamwork and innovation. Flexible work options: Remote or Hybrid. Our Massachusetts based starting annual salary for this role is 40K. The salary does not reflect total compensation, which includes a base salary, benefits and other options. EEO Statement: HFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. HFI is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. HFI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. HFI encourages applicants of all ages.