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Rutgers University

Senior Biostatistician

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933


Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: Senior BiostatisticianJob Category: Staff & ExecutiveDepartment: CINJ-BiometricsPosting Summary

The primary role of Senior Biostatistician is to provide independent statistical support to CINJ principal investigators including statistical study design, statistical programming, data manipulation, and data analysis, guided by a CINJ Biostatistics faculty member. The Senior Biostatistician will participate in statistical methodology research led by a CINJ Biostatistics faculty member. The Senior Biostatistician will also assist the Director in the reporting, tracking, and billing of project requests.Essential duties and responsibilities:

Provide independent statistical support to CINJ research projects, in coordination with a faculty member in CINJ Biostatistics, including:a. Critically evaluate statistical analysis plan for clinical trials and epidemiological studyb. Propose statistical analysis plans and sample size calculationc. Prepare dataset appropriate for statistical analysis, e.g., cleaning up, merging, and reformatting datad. Perform statistical data analysis, computation and programming using SAS and/or Re. Support the conduct of clinical trials such as generating and maintaining randomization listf. Manage and maintain study datag. Participate in grant development and provide input into hypotheses and study design as well as developing power calculations and comprehensive statistical analysis plans.h. Contribute towards the writing of professional presentation and manuscript publication, including writing clear and concise statistical methodology sections and summarizing results in text, tables, and figures.Assist the faculty members of CINJ Biostatistics on statistical method research and grant application.Perform related tasks assigned by the Director of CINJ Biostatistics, including tracking project requests, completion progress, and estimating hours required for completion. Assists with the maintenance of client records and invoicing upon project completion.Understand and adhere to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Understand, demonstrate, and represent the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey core values.Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers's compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Interest policy.Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director.Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:A PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology or related field is required, plus a minimum of three (3) years' work experience in biomedical research in academia, government, or industry.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Strong knowledge of current statistical techniques and data analysis.SAS and/or R statistical programming skill is required.Experience in database management and manipulating large databases (e.g. R/tidyverse) are highly preferred.Ability to work independently.Ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects with efficient time management and organization skills.Ability to work effectively as a team member with biomedical researchers. Strong oral and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Strong academic publication record in biomedical research is preferred.Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment. Minimal to moderate noise.Posting Details

Posting Number: 23ST2122Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)Home Location Campus: Rutgers University - New BrunswickCity: New BrunswickState: NJPre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

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