Scientist III

About the role

The Scientist III will play a leadership role in the UW Statistical Data Analysis Center (SDAC) by leading study teams providing independent statistical data analysis to Independent Data Monitoring Committees serving to monitor the safety of industry sponsored clinical trials. The SDAC Scientist III leads by preparing data sets, analyzing them using data science techniques, and presenting the results. They will directly supervise study staff.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an institutional subject matter expert and liaison with key internal and external stakeholders providing expert level information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
• Identifies research problems and develops highly complex research methodologies and procedures
• Publishes and presents results to help advance research
• May supervise the day-to-day activities of a research unit and staff and resolve routine personnel issues
• Identifies, writes, or assists in developing grant opportunities, grant applications, and proposals to secure research funding
• Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials and disseminates information to appropriate entities
• Monitors program budget and approves unit expenditures
• Collects and analyzes highly complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures

Requirements

• Experience with analysis of clinical trial data
• Experience with design of clinical trials
• Excellent written and oral communication

Qualifications

• Experience with SAS and R in a Linux or UNIX environment

Skills

• Experience in biostatistics
• Clinical trial design and implementation
• Data safety monitoring
• Industry clinical trials

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Competitive insurances and savings accounts
• Retirement benefits

Pay

The starting salary for the position is $90,000 annually; negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Some work may be performed in-person onsite at a designated campus work location; some work may be performed remotely at an offsite, non‑campus work location.