Associate Scientist II, Risk Factors and Screening Research - REMOTE

Essential Functions

• Analyzes, interprets, and publishes high-impact research articles and/or Facts & Figures.
• Provide analytical and technical support to senior staff members in SPHeRe and Discovery Pillar.
• Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts.
• Publicize research findings by presenting at scientific conferences and speaking with the media.
• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of data presented in scientific manuscripts and Facts & Figures Publications and scientific manuscripts (e.g., proofreading text and data checking).
• Document analytic programs and results in an organized, dated, and clearly labeled form for future reference.

Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum Degree Required: Master's Degree or equivalent amount of experience and education in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Economics, Biostatistics, and Demography.
• Preferred Degree: Master's Degree.
• Certificates or Licenses: N/A.
• Years of Experience: Five to eight years' experience in statistical, medical, or biological research. Cancer screening, early detection, risk factor surveillance, and survey research experience highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 5 years of experience in statistical, medical, or biological research.
• SAS or related statistical software (R, Stata, SUDAAN, SEER*Stat) experience.
• Cancer screening, early detection, risk factor surveillance, and survey research experience.
• Familiarity with large databases (NHIS, BRFSS, SEER, etc.).
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail with numbers and calculations.

Travel Requirements

• This position may require up to 5% travel for conferences, seminars, and workshops.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting materials up to 5 lbs.

Pay and Benefits

• The starting rate is $77,000 to $79,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
• ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits.