Senior Biostatistician - School of Medicine, Radiation Oncology - Emory Healthcare/Emory University

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: + Develops and analyzes a variety of research data using statistical methods. + Assists researchers in developing appropriate study protocols and computer analyses. + Manages computer systems, writes programs, and trains others in the use of systems. + Keeps abreast of the latest statistical modeling and computing tools. + Participates in the development and selection of appropriate statistical methods and tests, sample size calculations and creation of randomization schedules. + Prepares statistical method sections for inclusion in study protocols. + Reviews the design and content of database designs and data edit checks. + Develops and validates SAS programs to support statistical analyses. + Provides interpretations of statistical results, and prepares the relevant statistical sections for study reports. + Creates and maintains biostatistical documentation, including descriptions of methods, SAS programs and results. + Prepares electronic files using appropriate formats for submission to regulatory agencies. + Participates in the development of standardization procedures for statistical functions. + Reviews and audits statistical analysis plans, SAS programs, and statistical reports including tables, listings, and figures. + Provides guidance to more junior biostatisticians. + Evaluates and proposes new statistical methods for data analysis. + Assigns and monitors activities of other project personnel. + Assist in setting priorities of work to be done. + Provides support and serves as a resource to biostatisticians, programmers, and data analysts. + Participates in training of less senior biostatisticians and other team members. + Provides input into the evaluation of their team members. + Reviews and helps prepare statistical and database management sections of NIH grant applications and other externally supported proposals prior to submission. + Writes statistical methods section of manuscripts for publication. + Writes and/or revises quantitative, epidemiologic, and medical sections of manuscripts. + Helps estimate budgets for biostatistical support for larger, more involved clinical studies (NIH program project grants, multicenter clinical trials etc). + Monitors data collection, institutes procedures to assure data quality and guarantees study protocols are followed appropriately. + Performs related responsibilities as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + A master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, or a related field and three years of experience as a biostatistician, preferably in an academic setting, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. + Proficiency in modern high level statistical languages such as S-PLUS or SAS and in database management. NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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Job Number

_135486_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Division

_School Of Medicine_

Department

_SOM: Rad Onc: Admin_

Job Category

_Laboratory Research_

Campus Location (For Posting) : Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

_Location : Name_

_Emory Clinic Bldg A_

Remote Work Classification

_No Remote_

Health and Safety Information

_Working in a laboratory_