Biostatistician I

Job Description

The BIDMC Cardiology Division and CardioVascular Institute is seeking a highly motivated individual with expertise in biostatistics to work on multiple clinical and translational research projects focused on cardiovascular disease.

Essential Responsibilities

• Affiliate in the design and management of data storage using Access, Excel and other relevant data management systems.
• Create analytic files by merging multiple, large databases including Medicare, and other complex claims-based data to meet the analysis goals using SAS and other relevant statistical software.
• Carry out and conduct statistical analyses of large and small databases using SAS, SUDAAN and other related statistical software.
• Create tables and figures that accurately reflect the results of the analysis.
• Serve as a resource and help answer programming questions for Division's trainees (Research Fellows, Research Students) and Research Staff at the discretion of the Principal Investigator.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Statistics, Computer Science or Public Health; Master's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years related work experience required.
• Proficient in running SAS statistical analysis procedures required. Understanding of statistical concepts and SAS procedures; familiarity with epidemiological and quality assurance principles.
• Prior research experience required.
• Must be able to create analytic files by merging multiple, large databases; formatting; recording; and sub setting data to meet the analysis goals. Must be able to create tables and figures that accurately reflect the results of the analysis.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with SUDAAN and STATA preferred.

Competencies

• Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Teamwork: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
• Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

Physical Nature of the Job

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus.

Pay Range

$60,000.00 USD – $99,000.00 USD