GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The mission of the Center for Clinical Investigation (CCI) is to strengthen the culture for clinical research at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, by building services helpful to clinical investigators and facilitating the success of individual investigators. Working within the CCI the statistician will support research projects conducted by investigators at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, as well as external academic research institutions and private companies. Qualified candidates will have advanced formal training in statistics or biostatistics including design and analysis of observational and experimental studies, and strong statistical computing skills
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Possess a solid understanding of the purpose, objectives and goals of each trial. 2.Collaborate with investigators to develop and perform statistical analyses (including planning, programming, analysis, interpretation and writing of results) for investigational protocols, subgroup and post-hoc projects and registry databases ending with preparation of manuscripts, abstracts and presentations at scientific meetings. 3.Assists in the development of randomization schedule, sample size and power calculations. 4.Responsible for assuring that data for statistical analyses are accurate. 5.Determine and/or verify correct statistical testing to be performed in each analysis request. 6.Rearranges data in a format that allows for accurate use as well as possible integration and pooling across trials. 1.Collaborates with faculty on analytical objectives 7.Maintain department service standards as outlined in the BWH Code of Conduct 8.Performs other duties as required and as appropriate. 9.Effectively mentors non-statistical peers with regard to basic statistical methodology 10.Can clearly communicate basic statistical concepts to other scientists and nonscientists 11.Draft methods sections in manuscripts for publication 12.Provide biostatistics consultations
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.MPH or MS in biostatistics and/or other health sciences related field required. 2.5 years of direct research experience 3.Working knowledge of SAS, STATA, and R programming as well as advanced mastery of statistical analyses. 4.Must be deadline oriented. 5.Has thorough understanding of analysis, coding, testing and project methodologies.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
1.Demonstrated statistical/analytical and reasoning skills to perform high level problem solving. 2.Ability to work independently as well as part of a team 3.Ability to prioritize assignments, multi-task, make decisions based upon sound principles, and independently problem solve. 4.Detail and process oriented 5.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including both long-term and short-term projects 6.Excellent communication skills-both oral and written. 7.Ability to develop novel ways to coordinate, manage and report data if required by new trials 8.High level of confidentiality must be maintained. 9.Demonstrated sound independent judgment and competencies in clinical research.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
If you are interested in the position, please apply to Job ID# 3008841 with the link below:
http://www.brighamandwomens.org/About_BWH/Careers/external-candidate-job-listings.aspx?sub=0