Biostatistics Specialist

Education:

• Masters’ degree (or international equivalent) in statistics, biostatistics, bioinformatics or similar curriculum.
  

Experience:

• Typically requires 5-8 years’ relevant work experience in statistical analysis of research studies
  

• Demonstrated growth in the application of basic skills (e.g. planning and conducting analysis)
  

• Demonstrated skills in multiple statistical areas.
  

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written English.
  

• Experience in statistical aspects of study design.
  

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
  

• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
  

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. ● Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.
  

• Using specification documents, write statistical analysis programs using SAS or other statistical software to generate or validate analysis data sets and tables, figures, listings (TFL) for statistical reports.
  

• As validator, investigates source of discrepancies in data and/or program code; reviews completed TFL for accuracy, including textual material (titles, headings, footnotes, etc.).
  

• Write and maintain accurate program documentation, and generate TFL shells from existing macro or other sources.
  

• Develop analysis data set and TFL specifications by modifying existing specs from similar studies or developing from data collection forms.
  

• Write analysis programs in SAS or other software.
  

• Design and generate TFL shells and analysis data set specifications, using protocol, statistical analysis plan, or other study materials.
  

• Carry out intermediate level statistical analysis, and assess validity of analysis assumptions.
  

• Help draft statistical sections of study reports.
  

• Review study reports and manuscripts for accuracy of reporting and inference.
  

• Work independently on unblinded interim analyses.
  

• As lead statistician, manage the accurate and timely delivery of statistical services.