Biostatistician I - CIBMTR

Summary The Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) provides a unique resource of data and statistical expertise to the scientific community for addressing important issues in hematopoietic cell transplantation and cellular therapies. In the role of Biostatistician I you will responsible for meticulous data management and analysis for multiple ongoing research studies, including data cleaning, description of patient populations, analysis and interpretation of data and conducting outcome analysis. Directs the progress of research studies including management and coordination. Support investigators, scientists and physicians in the development of moderately complex study design, preparation of scientific reports, manuscripts and materials for presentation at national and international meetings. Primary Responsibilities • Serve as the primary statistician for CIBMTR research studies and independently collaborate with principal investigators in the development and implementation of complex datasets. • Support principal investigators in moderately complex study design; prepare preliminary study tables to assess study feasibility and determining final study population. • Prepare moderately complex datasets. Write SAS programs to create or verify key analysis data sets and TLFs. • Performs descriptive, univariate, and multivariate (with PhD statistician supervision) analyses. • Collaborate with Data Operations staff to resolve data inconsistencies for research studies and projects. Collaborate in standard processes to resolve data inconsistencies. • Respond to requests from physicians, patients, pharmaceutical and insurance companies, the media, state and federal government agencies through the CIBMTR Information Request Process. • Collaborate on the development of program materials including educational materials, training manuals, marketing materials, websites, and reports. • Participate on appropriate committees relevant to the advancement of CIBMTR Statistical Operations activities. • Assist in the writing of grants and peer-reviewed scientific publications, providing expertise and statistical content regarding the statistical analysis plan, study population, statistical methodology and description of results. • Collaborate with the Statistical Operations administrative staff to support the management of the CIBMTR Scientific Committees. • Provide project management for studies and projects to ensure the timely and accurate completion of analyses, reports, and submission of studies for publication. • Review clinical study reports and assist in manuscripts submitted for publication. Knowledge - Skills - Abilities • Research study design methods, independent problem solving, decision making, statistical analyses. • Programming experience with statistical analysis programs, logistic regression and survival analysis, research writing for publication, interpersonal communication and networking, independent research project management, written, oral and presentation skills required. Microsoft Office computer software and Internet skills. Qualifications Minimum Required Education: Master's degree Minimum Required Experience: 1 year Preferred education: Master's degree in Biostatistics or closely related biomedical field where biostatistical design and analyses comprised the primary course of study. Application in statistical analysis of data from large, long-term, observational epidemiological research studies. Preferred experience: Performing statistical design/analysis of data from large, long-term, observational epidemiological research studies, advanced knowledge of one or more programming languages. Knowledge of data structures and data science techniques. Ability to plan, create, program, and manage complex statistical computer databases. Strong analytical communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize projects. Recent Masters level graduates will be considered. Physical Requirements Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. Work Environment Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment. Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. 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