Biostatistician

Biostatistician

The Biostatistician provides statistical leadership and analytic support for public health studies, surveillance activities, and program evaluations. Advises on study design, develops analysis plans, specifies analysis files, conducts statistical analyses, prepares tables and figures, interprets results, and writes statistical sections of technical reports. Collaborates with data managers, investigators, and customers while maintaining statistical documentation and data in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical support to PIs in the writing of research proposals, IACUC protocols, IRB protocols, manuscripts, and technical reports.
• Works with research staff to develop scientifically-sound study designs and writes the statistical section of research protocols, manuscripts, and tech reports.
• Generate datasets, tables, figures, and listings to support the analysis of data using SAS and/or approved statistical programs.
• Perform quality control check of SAS or other statistical programs in use.
• Handles complex SAS programming issues as required.
• Provide and/or verify sample size calculations, including power analyses.
• Provide and/or verify calculation of results data, including statistical analysis selection and explanation of use.
• Provide assistance with quality control of statistical analyses in research documents (e.g., presentations, manuscripts, grants).
• Assist with completion of statistical activities for study within timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; Master's preferred in Biostatistics or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of research-related experience (including with SAS or other approved statistical program).
• Experience in the design of clinical trials.
• Knowledge of medical science and research.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to make effective presentations and publish.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Pay & Benefits

Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for Biostatistician: Pay commensurate with experience. Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.