We are seeking a Clinical Research Data Terminologist. The Biomedical Informatics and Data Science (BIDS) section of General Internal Medicine is uniquely positioned within Johns Hopkins to help design, build, and deploy novel translational research applications that strive to improve research data workflow, research outcomes, and knowledge discovery in health. Our activities focus on turning real world data into data support for research analytics: visualization tools, improving workflows and cross-team collaboration, source-system data utilization, and informatics education. Our team frequently works with data from multiple organizations representing divergent sources including EMRs, clinical research management systems, registries, researcher-curated data, claims data and public health systems. The data produced and supported through our complex data acquisition, harmonization and deployment processes are critical to our translational research, precision care delivery and public health research operations.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
The organization of semantic knowledge and data is a critical requirement for data science at scale, and translational science in general. This position will have responsibility for organizing biomedical ontologies, terminologies, and classifications in computable form on terminology servers to serve the requirements of data science and translational research for the NIH Artificial Intelligence Ready and Equitable Atlas for Diabetes Insights (AI-READI) and NIH All of Us Center for Linkage and Acquisition of Data (CLAD), among other research grants.
The domain of research semantics extends to large-scale data science collaboratives, health data standards organizations, translational science consortia, virtually all centers, institutes, and offices at NIH, and the broad data science community. Interaction with many or most of these organizations will be required, with emphasis on ensuring that the terminology services and contents for which our research program has responsibility are aligned with regional, national, and international standards.
Terminology Services - assist in managing biomedical terminologies, classifications, and ontologies using FHIR terminology services and other tools. Tasks may include updating terminologies, maintaining version control, and assisting with term mapping. Training will be provided for cross-coordination tasks.
Value Set Definitions - assist in defining, updating, and versioning value sets for specific clinical and research data models like PCORNet, OHDSI/OMOP, or FHIR. Value sets are small subsets of terms used to categorize data variables. The role involves supporting the maintenance and management of these value sets according to established protocols and guidelines.
Biomedical Terminology and Classification Integration - assist in integrating detailed terminologies like ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, LOINC, RxNorm, NDC, HCPCS, CPT-4, and ICD-11 foundation components into classifications. This may involve aligning terminologies with classifications based on specific use-cases, protocols, or integration needs. Training will be provided to support this integration process.
Regulatory Compliance - ensure compliance with federal agency regulations, including those set by the FDA, related to research data submission. Tasks may include aligning protocol and project data models with regulatory specifications, particularly regarding semantic and value set requirements. Training and guidance will be provided to support understanding and adherence to these regulatory standards.
Data Model Harmonization - align research data with Common Data Models (CDMs) such as PCORNet, OHDSI/OMOP, FHIR, ACT, and others. This involves transforming data to and from these models as part of our grant programs. The terminologist will contribute to these transformations at the semantic content layers.
FHIR Data Model Support - assist in specifying semantic bindings for data objects relevant to data and translational science within the CTSA framework. This involves working with the FHIR data model and national implementation guides like the HL7 FHIR US Core Implementation Guide. Training and guidance will be provided to support this process.
Testing and Documentation - apply methods for unit testing and documenting data standards. Responsible for developing and utilizing methods and tools for testing and validating data.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must demonstrate critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.
Ability to work on multiple priorities effectively.
Ability to prioritize conflicting demands.
Ability to execute assigned project tasks within an established schedule.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Writes and speaks clearly and concisely.
Possesses sound documentation skills.
Must demonstrate exemplary customer service skills.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
Three years related experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Classified Title: Research Data Analyst
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Clinical Research Data Terminologist
Department name: SOM DOM General Internal Medicine
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
Diversity and Inclusion
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Vaccine Requirements
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