Research - Biostatistician

Biostatistician job at The Goodkind Group, LLC. Jamaica, NY.

Must be able to reasonably ablet o commute to Jamaica ,NY and live in the US

Not remote

Job Description - Biostatistician

Position Overview / Summary

Assists Research Education and Innovation (REI) program director by:

Ensuring that regulatory and accreditation standards are met as pertaining to research by assisting individuals with the completion of their research requirements

Serving as a clinical research consultation liaison to facilitate the development, implementation, and execution of IRB-approved research projects

Delivering didactics supporting a research method focused curriculum across departments

Provides a wide range of advanced statistical expertise, guidance, and support to those within the hospital network (both clinical and non‑clinical) engaged in health sciences related research projects.

Conduct lectures teaching those undergoing graduate medical education within the Health Network about various aspects of research, including how to develop a research question, how to conduct a literature review, how to choose an appropriate research study design, applied statistical methods, data organization, data interpretation, and other applicable skills.

Participate in the design, development, and reporting of research studies.

Collects, analyzes and interprets biological and health science data across multiple research entities in the Health System.

Responds to a broad range of complex statistical issues arising in a variety of health science research settings.

Demonstrates problem solving, decision‑making skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Requires independent judgment and ability to handle stressful situations and highly confidential information.

Occasionally after hours, evening and/or weekend work required.

Job Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent required.

At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

At least 1 year of experience teaching applied statistics and/or research methods.

Working knowledge of medicine, health sciences, behavioral sciences, or a related field.

Experience or strong interest in scientific publishing.

Experience creating and editing visual representations of data to communicate insights to a variety of audiences, through MS Office and/or other data visualization software (e.g., R, Python).

Knowledge of research methodologies, statistical analysis, and statistical/scientific computing.

Experience participating/contributing to research projects.

Experience mentoring/lecturing students on research‑related topics.

Experience interacting with individuals at various levels within an institution.

Project management experience

Experience with data management

Experience with strategic planning and/or proposal development

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Reports to:

REI Program Director

Duties and Responsibilities
Resident Activities

Design, analyze, implement, and report findings on targeted statistical research studies.

Conduct lectures for residents and other individuals within the Network about research topics including but not limited to:

How to develop a research question

How to conduct a literature review

How to write up a case report/clinical vignette

How to choose an appropriate research study design

Applied statistical methods

Data organization

Data interpretation

Develop and evaluate new and existing resident training materials/lectures as needed.

Assist in writing, editing, revising, and submitting resident:

Posters

Conference abstracts

Manuscripts

Assist with interpretation of evaluation studies and research, including writing concise summaries of activities and findings.

Provide consultation to investigators and researchers on experimental design and statistical research approaches, requirements, and scientific standards to advance medical knowledge and improve research in public health.

Advise as to the choice of statistical analysis strategies, reliability of measurements and identifiability of models, and interpretation and presentation of statistical results.

Provide general assistance to residents including the preparation and submission of research manuscripts, case reports, conference abstracts, and conference poster presentations.

Provide general assistance to residents with medical writing.

Program

Attend specialty‑specific meetings, if required by department or residency program.

Maintain and follow a calendar of REI didactic lecture/journal club scheduling with all residency programs.

Regularly review the REI calendar of relevant conference submission deadlines and keep residency directors/coordinators and residents abreast of approaching deadlines via email.

Data Management and Analyses

Plan and document computer data file structure.

Develop, program, manage, and maintain complex statistical databases.

Perform or supervise data entry.

Use a variety of advanced statistical software, methods, and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret research data to derive useful information for research data.

Advise and assist in the development of inferences and conclusions, as appropriate.

Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends in statistical analysis methodology.

Collaboration

Build and sustain collaborative relationships with individuals in different disciplines and serve as subject‑matter experts for research teams, internal and external committees, and other constituencies and collaborators.

Work with investigators to formalize analysis plans and report specifications.

Assist in the preparation of various research documents and reports, protocols, investigator brochures, scientific abstracts, peer‑reviewed manuscripts, and responds to requests from local Institutional Review Board and other health authorities.

Oversee and coordinate the work of support staff, data entry staff, and/or students, as appropriate to the position, on a project, site, or operational basis.

Skills and Requirements

Knowledge of scientific approaches and methodologies.

Knowledge and understanding of the principles, concepts, methods, and standards of statistical research.

Ability to teach various research‑related topics in an engaging, effective manner.

Ability to speak effectively before groups.

Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills.

Ability to work well in a variety of situations.

Ability to apply a range of advanced statistical techniques in support of scientific research studies and/or experiments.

Ability to process computer data and to format and generate reports.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to work cooperatively, courteously, and effectively with students, residents, staff, and faculty.

Ability to consult with scientific investigators, interpret research requirements, and determine statistical analysis strategies.

Ability to plan, create, program and manage complex statistical computer databases.

Ability to analyze, interpret, and draw conclusions from complex statistical information.

Knowledge of current and emerging trends in advanced statistical analysis for scientific application.

Experience with SPSS, R, or Python programming and/or other statistical software.

Knowledge of scientific reporting and manuscript preparation requirements and standards.

Ability to work in a team environment to design, analyze, and report on research projects.

Strong analytical communication, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in their area of expertise.

Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize projects.

In‑depth knowledge and understanding of research methods, study design, probability, and medical statistics theory.

Knowledge of data management principles and other regulations for medical research.

Strong focus on quality and timely delivery of work.

Must be able to organize workload and prioritize activities.

Ability to work independently, exercising good judgment and reasoning in the performance of evolving job duties, while being an effective team member

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