"Biostatistician 1"

Stanford University (Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery) is seeking a Biostatistician 1 to work closely with senior statistician(s) to manage relevant databases as necessary, design studies, devise analysis plan, create analytic files, implement analysis plan and report and publish findings.

Duties include:

• Design study.
• Implement protocol for quality control.
• Create analytic files with detailed documentation.
• Implement data analysis through statistical programming.
• Present results for investigators using graphs and tables.
• Summarize findings orally and in written form.
• Participate in the preparation of papers for publication.

Other duties may also be assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Master's degree in biostatistics, statistics or related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Proficient in at least two of R, SAS, SPSS, or STATA.
• Skills in descriptive analysis, modeling of data, and graphic interfaces.
• Outstanding ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently perform desk based computer tasks, seated work and use light/ fine grasping.
• Occasionally stand, walk, and write by hand, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work extended or non-standard hours based on project or business cycle needs.