Biostatistician I

Organization Institute for Medical Research (IMR), an affiliate of the Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS) Location Durham, NC (On-site – VA Medical Center) Employment Type Full-Time Salary Range $78,100 – $105,500 Anticipated Start Date October 2026 or 6‑8 weeks after offer, contingent on VA approval Position Summary The Institute for Medical Research seeks a Research Technician II to support clinical research studies led by Dr. Christopher Woods and his infectious diseases research group. The role involves developing code for data extraction and analysis, extracting data from VHA and public databases per protocols, validating outputs, performing basic analyses according to statistical plans, presenting results, and learning new statistical methods for future projects. Work is performed under the supervision of the Research Manager and Principal Investigator, with opportunities to collaborate with MDs, PhDs, and other clinical staff. Critical Element 1: Technical & Analytic Research Support Provide informatics support on research projects, including required analyses, design, technical specification development, data collection, analysis, presentation, and reporting Create technical and functional specifications for assisting data marts, sites, and partners Develop and maintain knowledge of terminologies and coding procedures used in research and healthcare Provide training on data‑related concepts, applications, and tools as needed by other research staff Maintain and run programs to perform data extraction, cleaning, and analysis Develop and maintain knowledge in domain modeling, database design, and healthcare data standards Use web‑based and VHA‑specific informatics tools and databases Work within relational databases and data analysis software Assist with data curation and testing processes Critical Element 2: Project Management Follow departmental project management processes Ensure compliance with all data privacy and information security requirements Assist in defining requirements and monitoring project scope Assist with project development, including pilot data extraction and analysis Contribute to project data discussions and workflows Maintain knowledge of data governance and best practices Recommend improvements in systems and processes for data continuity Ensure timely submission of assigned deliverables and resolve issues impacting timelines Draft data workflow documentation Critical Element 3: Skill Development, Publications & Presentations Participate in training on healthcare data concepts and tools Maintain working knowledge of biomedical informatics Contribute to study report generation for project stakeholders Assist with abstract preparation and submissions Assist with preparation and finalization of poster and oral presentations Assist with manuscript generation, editing, and submission Present at internal and external project meetings Critical Element 4: Collaboration & Team Engagement Work with research team members to ensure overall study objectives are met for all clinical research Maintain relationships with informatics, clinical, and cross‑functional teams Follow SOPs for various tasks and provide input on day‑to‑day operations Participate in study meetings, conference calls, and leadership discussions Support current and future collaborations with clinical departments and VHA research partners nationwide Minimum Qualifications Education – Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics, biological sciences, computer science, data science, public health, or a directly related field. Master’s degree in public health or data science preferred. Experience – 2–3 years of full‑time epidemiology or public health data analysis experience preferred; relevant graduate education may substitute for experience. Additional Requirements Knowledge of relational databases, SAS, R, SQL Familiarity with statistical principles Knowledge of clinical operations and research processes Experience with healthcare datasets preferred Experience with HIPAA preferred Residency Requirement Employees must reside within the State of North Carolina and maintain a reasonable commuting distance to their assigned work location throughout the duration of employment. Failure to maintain North Carolina residency may result in corrective action, up to and including termination of employment. At‑Will Employment Employment is at‑will. Neither the employee nor IMR has entered into a contractual agreement regarding terms or duration of employment. Either party may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice. IMR reserves the right to reassign duties, modify compensation, or terminate employment at any time. Onboarding Notice All incumbents will onboard as employees of IMR and as affiliates of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Incumbents must successfully complete onboarding with both entities. Specific start dates will be determined by VHA onboarding procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr Institute For Medical Research, Inc.