The Epidemiology Clinical Health Services and Outcomes (ECHO) research group in the Pulmonary Center at Boston University is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Analyst to join our research team. The analyst will play a central role in in data management statistical analysis and dissemination of findings through abstracts manuscripts and reports. This individual will collaborate with investigators biostatisticians and project staff (both internal and external to Boston University) to ensure high-quality data collection analysis and reporting. This position is ideal for a candidate who is detail-oriented thrives in a team-based academic environment and is interested in pursuing a long-term career in research medicine public health or data science. The candidate must have a strong track record of having worked on prior clinical research wrangling/cleaning large clinical datasets and have references that can attest that the candidate can:
(1) complete tasks in an efficient timely manner (2) communicate both progress and obstacles to the primary investigator and (3) independently identify and troubleshoot errors in programming.
A letter of recommendation and a sample of analytic code (ideally reflecting medical research experience) is required for consideration
Masters degree in Biostatistics or Data Science. 1-3 years of experience in clinical/health services research; prior experience with healthcare datasets is required as well as a demonstrated ability to apply new analytic methods. Demonstrated proficiency in statistical software (R or Python; SAS familiarity a plus). Demonstrated ability to manage and analyze large relational data sets in a cloud-based environment with attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with prior experience contributing to manuscripts or reports preferred. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment to meet deadlines. Familiarity with IRB processes HIPAA regulations and NIH-funded research.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color natural or protective hairstyle religion sex age national origin physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information military service pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or because of marital parental or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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