Biostatistician

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The statistician will be a core member of the Mass General Brigham (MGB) Department of Anesthesiologys clinical and observational research efforts. Housed within the integrative Anesthesia Research Center this person will be responsible for assisting clinical and research faculty in the design conduct and statistical analysis of clinical research studies. The biostatistician will also play a role in abstracting data from electronic health records using structured queries. The person is likely to be working concurrently on multiple projects in the department and must have strong project management and communication skills.

Job Summary

Summary

Responsible for designing statistical models that support clinical research efforts. Designs and develops research projects and manages data and statistical analysis interpretation. May assist a clinical researcher with preparation of reports and documents.

Does this position require Patient Care No

Essential Functions
-Draw conclusions or make predictions based on data summaries or statistical analyses.
-Analyze clinical or survey data using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis mixed-effect modeling logistic regression analyses and model-building techniques.
-Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.
-Calculate sample size requirements for clinical studies.
-Read current literature attend meetings or conferences and talk with colleagues to keep abreast of methodological or conceptual developments in fields such as biostatistics pharmacology life sciences and social sciences.
-Design research studies in collaboration with physicians life scientists or other professionals.

Education
Masters Degree Biostatistics required or Masters Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Experience as a biostatistician or data analyst 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- High degree of computer literacy.
- Sound analytical and organizational skills.
- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to logically and effectively structure tasks and set priorities.
- Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data statistically and to logically present it.

- Strong skills in study design and statistical analysis including regression analysis propensity-score analysis survival analysis longitudinal data analysis generalized linear models hierarchical models and applied data science

- Deep knowledge of standard statistical software including programming skills for statistical analysis in one of the following: SAS or R (preferred)

- Experience creating databases using SQL Microsoft Access or other programming language
- Experience with observational study design and analysis; knowledge regarding the conduct and analysis of randomized-controlled clinical trials

Hybrid

20 Shattuck Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$73798.40 - $107400.80/Annual

Grade

6

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