Biostatistician

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 12 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 05 Jun 2024

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Posting Information


Department Biostatistics - CSCC-462002
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 05/22/2024
Application Deadline 06/05/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Biostatistician
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20064279
Vacancy ID NF0008166
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $70,000 - $74,995
Proposed Start Date 06/17/2024

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center
The Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center (CSCC) is a division within the Department of Biostatistics of the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC (UNC). As the coordinating center for a number of multi-center clinical trials and epidemiology studies, the CSCC provides study design, data management, statistical analysis, quality assurance, and study management services to a broad array of projects funded primarily by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The organization includes faculty from the departments of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Medicine and research staff with training and experience in biostatistics, epidemiology, computer science/data management, and project management. Total employees currently number between 100 and 105. The CSCC is responsible for approximately $32,000,000 in funding for 55-60 contracts and grants, and an additional 65 subcontracts. The CSCC was established in 1971 as the Lipid Research Clinics (LRC) Coordinating Center and has operated continually since that time. To reflect the addition of new studies and expansion into new research areas, the LRC Coordinating Center changed its name to the Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center (CSCC) in 1984. Major research programs currently include the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study (ARIC); Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN); SPIROMICS II: Biological underpinning of COPD heterogeneity and progression (SPIROMICS II); SPIROMICS GIC Support; Data, Modeling, and Coordination Center for PrecISE Network (PrecISE); Hispanic Community Health Study (HCHS); and Preconceptional health of Latinas and its association with child adiposity (HCHS-FLOR).
Information on these, as well as others can be found at http://www.cscc.unc.edu/cscc/index.php
Position Summary
The primary purpose of this Social/Clinical Research Specialist position is to serve as a high-level practicing biostatistician on cohort observational studies and/or clinical trials at the Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center. These studies need to increase statistical support staffing to ensure sponsor deliverables are met and to handle the increased demands resulting from additional grant funding which has increased the Coordinating Center scope of work in each study.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
This position requires an understanding of scientific principles, statistical methods, results presentation and reporting of public health research data. A thorough knowledge of applied aspects of observational and clinical study design, data analysis, research data management and statistical programming is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SAS software are required. The employee will need to understand the maintenance of data security and protect confidentiality of study data to ensure the protection of human subjects involved in the research. Job duties include assisting senior biostatisticians and project manager in the planning, organization, management, and analysis of data for study management reports and Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) reports. The position will also aid in planning and preparation of new statistical analyses by modifying or writing SAS programs and/or reviewing programming and output for inclusion in management reports, DSMB reports, or special reports to NIH and FDA. The position will participate in the development and maintenance of data dictionaries, and assist with the statistical analysis and results reporting for scientific publications..
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience working on complex clinical research projects is highly desirable. Prior experience in analysis of sample survey data and/or clinical trials data in a collaborative environment beyond course work is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or Epidemiology including advanced level course work in experimental data analysis and design of clinical research studies and one year of related training or experience; or a general college degree and two years of experience in research study design and clinical data analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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