Biostatistician | School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Innovation Research

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Key Responsibilities

• Develops and analyzes a variety of research data using statistical methods.
• Assists researchers in developing appropriate study protocols and computer analyses.
• Manages computer systems, writes programs, and trains others in the use of systems.
• Provides statistical expertise in the areas of study design and data analysis to investigators/researchers interested in conducting clinical or experimental studies.
• Works effectively within a group setting in areas of design of data collection instruments, study design, database management, statistical programming, analysis of data, statistical graphics, and writing of reports which include explanations of methods used and interpretation of results obtained.
• Consults with investigators to determine questions of interest and data needed to address those questions.
• Determines and carries out appropriate statistical analyses.
• Interprets and presents data descriptions and analysis results including the explanation of statistical techniques used, the assumptions made and the generalization of results.
• Documents methods and results through preparation of interdepartmental memoranda and reports.
• Performs related responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Job Details

• Works with faculty or staff biostatisticians to provide study design expertise (scientific collaboration) to investigators/researchers interested in conducting a variety of clinical studies (both retrospective and prospective studies).
• Consults with investigators to determine an important question of interest that will yield new knowledge and identify the outcome appropriate to address that question.
• Learns to develop and implement data management and quality control plans for larger clinical studies within a team-science environment; Learns fundamentals of using data management software (query system and edit checks for quality control).
• The selected candidate will perform routine statistical analyses under the supervision of faculty and/or staff (senior/lead/principal biostatisticians) in a team science environment.
• This work can be done through short-term consulting projects or through a team science model for larger long-term clinical studies.
• Expectations include basic knowledge of study design, continual expansion of statistical programming skills, strong organizational and time management abilities, and excellent oral and written communication skills on scientific and technical issues.
• Works with faculty or staff to draft statistical methods, the data management plan, and Results section for medical manuscripts; Documents methods and results through preparation of memoranda and reports.
• The biostatistician regularly attends meetings with more experienced statisticians to develop the skills necessary to be an effective consultant.
• The primary goal of the biostatistician is to work with the medical investigator to develop a clear, mutual understanding of the clinical research problem.
• Success requires clear, broad, specific two-way iterative communication on both scientific issues and research roles (not technical issues).
• This type of interaction should lead to better designed studies in the future.
• Continues to develop statistical programming skills (SAS, R, STATA).
• Refines technical writing skills necessary to summarize the results of analysis based on implementation of a statistical analysis plan.
• Invests time to learn both a generalist's breath and a specialist knowledge to effectively collaborate on medical research projects; The statistician must learn to effectively communicate with medical investigators on scientific issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, or a related field and two years related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or a related field.
• We are seeking a candidate (minimum of 2 years of experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience) with a background in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, and/or other related quantitative field, to join our group of clinical biostatisticians in the Emory School of Medicine.
• Attention to schedule (deadlines) and accurate assessment of time needed to complete projects.
• Ensures good clinical practice through quality data (data and reported results are credible and accurate) and ethics (security and confidentiality of subjects' data are protected).
• Develops expertise in the design and development of Case Report Forms (CRFs) based on the data collection requirements dictated by the study protocol and manual of procedures.
• Designs and generates tables and statistical graphics needed for medical manuscripts; Works with faculty or staff to address issues identified through peer review of medical manuscripts.
• Learns to identify and draft a description of study limitations that should be communicated to the reader of peer reviewed studies.
• This level of work may result in co-authorship where two statisticians from the clinical science team earn co-authorship on a clinical paper.

Note: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

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