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The Biostatistician will be responsible for performing primary analysis for research projects as determined necessary by the Department. She/he will be responsible for developing study hypothesis, method development, data extraction, organization and detailed analysis. She/he will work with faculty to design the study, analytic plans and then perform these analyses in a rigorous fashion. She/he will have responsibility for assuring that projects are proceeding according to plan and helps develop recording systems assuring the flow of data is tracked in an accurate and timely fashion.
The Epidemiology and Data Science Section at the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research at BIDMC is seeking a Biostatistician I. The Smith Center (Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research) is devoted to addressing the most pressing issues in cardiovascular care through innovative and rigorous analysis of diverse data sources, including large national registries, administrative claims data, survey-based data, and EHR data. The Epidemiology & Data Science Section focuses on the development of novel methods of extending causal inferences from one or more trials to target populations and transporting clinical prediction models.
The Biostatistician I will work closely with Section Head Dr. Issa Dahabreh, Smith Center Director Dr. Robert Yeh, and Smith Center Director of Research Statistics Yang Song, PhD, on technical work that requires understanding semiparametric theory and empirical process theory, with a focus on applications to causal inference methods development. The Biostatistician I’s work will include: contributing to the development and evaluation of new biostatistical methods including target trial emulation, generalizability, transportability, and target augmentation analyses; designing and implementing simulation studies to evaluate novel methods, including comparisons against previously proposed methods such as dynamic borrowing and Bayesian methods; and implementing methods in empirical evaluations and applied work.
The Biostatistician I should have prior experience and knowledge of causal inference and biostatistical methods including target trial emulation, generalizability, transportability, and target augmentation analyses; experience with large datasets – including administrative (Medicare) claims and nation-wide registries – and clinical trials data.
Essential Responsibilities:
Assist in the design and management of data storage using Access, Excel and other relevant data management systems.
Using SAS and other relevant statistical software, create analytic files by merging multiple, large databases including Medicare, and other complex claims-based data to meet the analysis goals.
Carry out and conduct statistical analyses of large and small databases using SAS, SUDAAN and other related statistical software.
Create tables and figures that accurately reflect the results of the analysis
Serve as a resource and help answer programming questions for Division's trainees (Research Fellows, Research Students) and Research Staff at the discretion of the Principal Investigator.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required in Statistics, Computer Science or Public Health; Master's degree preferred.
1-3 years related work experience required.
Proficient in running SAS statistical analysis procedures required. Understanding of statistical concepts and SAS procedures; familiarity with epidemiological and quality assurance principles.
Prior research experience required.
Must be able to create analytic files by merging multiple, large databases; formatting; recording; and sub setting data to meet the analysis goals. Must be able to create tables and figures that accurately reflect the results of the analysis.
Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with SUDAAN and STATA preferred.
Competencies:
Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Teamwork: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
Physical Nature of the Job:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus.
Pay Range:
$60,000.00 USD - $99,000.00 USD
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
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