Biostatistician

28-Mar-2024

School of Public Health - Biostatistics

87442BR

University Job Title

Biostatistician

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Biostatistician (23)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Research Res Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

60 College Street
New Haven, CT 06510

Position Focus:

With an expansion of Dr. Ma’s and other collaborative research, a Biostatistician is needed to conduct biostatistical analysis. The Biostatistician will have an academic home at Yale, and be fully funded by and work on epidemiological studies conducted at the Cooperative Studies Program Clinical Epidemiology Research Center (CERC), VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, CT. The biostatistician will work in a highly dynamic environment with biostatisticians at Yale and CERC as well as medical investigators at the VA. They will also have opportunities to conduct independent research.

Essential Duties

1. Evaluates and analyzes data using accepted statistical and biostatistical techniques. 2. Investigates, analyzes, and evaluates complex statistical and programming problems. Determines proper methodology, testing standards, and evaluation processes for research projects. Recommends and develops statistical approaches for use in analyses. 3. Prepares analysis plans and writes detailed specifications for analysis files, consistency checks, tables, and figures; communicates with clients regarding statistical analysis issues. 4. In collaboration with research investigators, contributes to the design of research studies, develops analytical plans, conducts statistical analysis and interpret the results. 5. Ensures the integrity of databases used in analyses through development of essential data cleaning and checks, and data back-ups. 6. Plans statistical programming activities and schedules to provide investigators with time frames for projects. 7. Recommends and develops statistical approaches by testing and prototyping. 8. Organizes and creates documents and tables related to datasets; communicates with data sources about data accuracy and data dictionary. 9. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics or relevant field. Two years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Demonstrated ability with analysis of EHR data, epidemiology, clinical trial design and analysis.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Demonstrated ability with SAS and R programming, and SQL.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Excellent written and oral communication skills: ability to write, discuss and present the statistical aspects of studies with Biostatistics team and clinical investigators.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Ability to work in a collaborative environment with the Biostatistics team and clinical investigators having differing quantitative and clinical backgrounds.

Weekend Hours Required?

No

Evening Hours Required?

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

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https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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