Statistical Programmer

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.Job TitleStatistical Programmer I - Boyer Research ProgramLocationClevelandFacilityCleveland Clinic Main CampusDepartmentLRI Quantitative Health Sciences-Research Innov and EducShiftDaysSchedule9:00am-5:00pmJob SummaryJoin Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.As a Statistical Programmer for the Boyer Research Program, you will collaborate with investigators, biostatisticians, and project teams to support data collection, database development, data management, programming, and statistical analysis. You will design and implement standard and customized programs for data analysis and visualization using tools such as SAS, R, S-PLUS, and Stata, while developing and maintaining code for emerging statistical techniques. This role requires the ability to work across multiple projects and apply foundational knowledge in biostatistics, epidemiology, and research data management.A caregiver in this role works days from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Work effectively as part of a project team (which may include an investigator, biostatistician and programmer) providing expertise related to data collection, database development, data management, programming, statistical analysis and presentation of data.Design and apply standard computer programs for statistical data collection, analysis, evaluation and graphical presentation.Create customized computer programs for general use and specific projects utilizing statistical applications (e.g. SAS, R/ S-PLUS, Stata) in a PC and/or mainframe environment.Develop and maintain code for emerging statistical techniques in one or more of these languages.Demonstrate ability in areas of biostatistics, epidemiology and general research and/or database management while working on several projects, or several aspects of one project.Conduct data management.Assemble data from multiple sources, resolve data problems and perform general data management tasks, including data integrity checks, query reports, and case selections using data control, definition and manipulations with considerable supervision and/or mentoring.Demonstrate nominal ability to work with data from multiple platforms.Begin to understand the statistical analysis implications of case report forms design and database design.Develop, write, document and test basic statistical programs given the parameters and/or someone's sample code.Review, receive and cross-check code from a more senior individual.Demonstrate basic ability to interpret biostatistics, epidemiological or general research results with considerable supervision and/or mentoring.Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to other team members.Review and revise data from outside communications.Minimum QualificationsMasters in computer science, statistics, epidemiology, or related field.OR BS in related field with three to five years of experienceAbility in data management and to draft basic statistical programsExperience in the use of standard statistical packagesKnowledge of SAS or S-PLUS/RUnderstanding of basic medical terminologyAbility to interpret biostatistics, epidemiological or general research resultsOrganization and time management skillsFluent in English, sound writing skills, and ability to clearly communicate information both orally and in writingPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of SQL, Oracle or other relational databasesPrior experience in a health care research environmentPhysical RequirementsAbility to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.Personal Protective EquipmentFollows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities