Biostatistician

Job Duties

• Collaborating on the design of clinical research studies
• Writing biostatistical analysis plans for research proposals and grants
• Calculating sample size and power, managing, analyzing, and interpreting study data and results, contributing to study publications, and educating members of the research team in statistical methods and study design
• Experience in logistic regression, time-to-event (survival), and observational data analysis methods are essential as well as the fundamentals of model building.

Position Details

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Advanced skills and knowledge in biostatistics, statistical methods in medical and clinical research, and epidemiology.
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate quantitative information to medical personnel and administrative staff.
• Independently provides statistical consultations or collaborations with clinical principal investigators.
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude to work effectively in a team environment.
• Possesses the critical thinking skills needed to provide statistical support to clinical investigators.
• Experienced SAS or R programmer for both data manipulation and statistical analysis.
• Detail-oriented with excellent validation and documentation skills.
• Independently uses time management and organizational skills to successfully prioritize concurrent projects.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and resourcefulness.
• Management experience.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Master's Degree-Statistics (Required)
• Minimum of 10 years-Related work experience (Required)
• Experience performing statistical analysis in a healthcare environment.
• Experience managing large datasets in a healthcare environment, required.
• Advanced proficiency with at least one major statistical software package (preferably SAS or R), required