Programmer II
Harvard University12 hours ago
Boston, MA, USAMid Level
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance reusable R programs, R packages, BASH programs, analysis datasets, statistical reports, tables, listings, figures, and graphics.
- Develop large-scale programs for data manipulation and researcher data organization and analysis.
- Write, maintain, test, validate, and document R, BASH, and Linux utilities and programs according to CBAR and applicable CDISC requirements.
- Maintain and use metadata repositories including CRAN, pharmaverse, CDISC, MedDRA, and WHODrug metadata.
- Translate SAS macros and programs into validated, documented R functions and packages while preserving accuracy and reproducibility.
- Collaborate with management, programmers, statisticians, epidemiologists, researchers, clinicians, and data managers on programming tools, standards, and research processes.
- Troubleshoot complex programming problems and provide programming support to research staff.
- Educate statisticians and programmers on advanced R data manipulation, package development, programming techniques, and best practices.
- Mentor programming personnel and deliver statistical programming presentations, seminars, and training activities.
- Participate in committees and contribute to programmer recruitment and interviewing.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of post-secondary experience, or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Experience in R programming and/or R package development.
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or scientific field such as mathematics or computer science is an additional qualification.
- Experience designing, developing, testing, documenting, and maintaining R functions or packages.
- Experience with tidyverse, pharmaverse, or other CDISC-focused R packages is preferred.
- Experience with SAS, BASH, Linux environments, CDISC standards, data cleaning, statistical-analysis data preparation, or clinical research is preferred.
- Ability to work independently to assess needs, identify solutions, develop specifications, and implement programming solutions.
- Interest in applying emerging artificial intelligence technologies to improve programming processes.
- Knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software, and equipment.
- Strong teamwork, service orientation, communication, deductive reasoning, organization, attention to detail, and self-motivation.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement combining on-campus/in-person and remote work, with location subject to department needs and Harvard registered-state requirements.
- Term appointment through November 30, 2027, with likelihood of extension; standard schedule is 35 hours per week.
- Comprehensive benefits include paid time off and parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance from day one, retirement contributions, wellbeing resources, family and caregiver support, professional development and tuition assistance, commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks.
- The position includes a 90-day orientation and review period.
Tech Stack
Categories
Data Engineering
About Harvard University
Harvard University is a private research university that provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional education and conducts research across disciplines. Revenue from tuition, executive and online programs, research grants, and its endowment funds its schools and institutes, including Harvard Medical School and the Division of Medical Sciences. Founded in 1636 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it operates campus and enterprise IT systems supporting teaching, research, and administration.