Statistical Analyst B - Epidemiology Division

Statistical Analyst B - Epidemiology Division

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Job Description Summary

We are seeking a research professional with specialized training in epidemiology and/or biostatistics to support data collection and analysis for clinical epidemiology research in pediatric oncology.

Job Responsibilities

• Under guidance of PI, perform statistical analyses consistent with specific study objectives
• Perform data coordination for established cohorts and linked data from multiple sources.
• Conduct statistical programming and analysis including the analysis of clinical data from varied sources applying epidemiologic and biostatistics methods
• Write descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols and grant proposals, and calculate sample size requirements for studies
• Perform detailed standardized chart and report abstractions to support the collection of data for various projects.
• Maintain source documents and case report forms.
• Assist with the drafting and editing of documentation for IRB submissions

Qualifications

Master's degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, Economics, or a related field, and 3-5 years of experience in one of these areas; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Ph.D. in one of the above fields with at least 1 year of clinical research experience preferred. Proficiency in SAS (including SAS/SQL, SAS/GRAPH, SAS macros) with experience in programming of common statistical methods used in medical and clinical research.