The Workplace Consultancy Limited
Clinical Research Statistician I - Cardiovascular Disease
The Workplace Consultancy Limited, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a full-time
Clinical Research Statistician I.
The Statistician will perform statistical programming for VA funded studies of the quality, timeliness, and costs of care for Veterans with cardiovascular disease.
This position is part of Dr. Alex Sandhu's lab that evaluates cardiovascular quality of care and outcomes among patients in the VA as well as broadly. This research evaluates the relationship between clinical care and outcomes using standard statistical analyses of large health datasets. These results will be used to influence future clinical decisions in the VA and beyond.
BenefitsPAVIR is delighted to offer a robust and comprehensive employee benefits package with exceptional offerings such as
health, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, generous vacation
and sick pay policies, a
401(k) with a fully vested 6% company match and 3% profit share , a wellness program, commuter benefits, and professional development training. Plus, we pay for life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
Main ResponsibilitiesClean data, build datasets for processing, interpret data, identify problems with data or coding, and resolve technical problems;Build analytic datasets using large samples with SAS SQL;Perform statistical analysis and evaluate large sets of clinical data;Perform statistical analyses using SAS, STATA, or R;Develop advanced regression models (regularization techniques, random forest, etc.);Maintain detailed, professional programming and database documentation;Assist in preparation for research manuscripts and project reports and generating tables and graphs for publications;Monitor datasets and statistical deliverables for quality assurance;Collaborate with clinical research team and other experts in the field regarding ongoing analyses of the project;Other tasks as assigned.
QualificationsRequired: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience;1-2 years of experience directly related to working with statistical programming;Efficient time-management and prioritization skills and ability to complete tasks quickly and efficiently;Knowledge of statistical concepts and methods;Ability to analyze and interpret numerical and categorical data; Strong mathematical and analytical skills;Demonstrated knowledge of structured modular programming;Familiarity with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures (health services research; epidemiology);Ability to work independently and as part of a team;Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing;Ability to train others;Desired:Master's or Ph.D.;Strong computer programming skills in SAS, STATA or R, Python, and Excel;Experience in methods of analysis and causal inference for observational studies, including cohort and case-control, and survival analysis (linear, logistic, Cox regression);Experience in methods of adjustment for observational studies (propensity matching, time-dependent analysis);Prior experience with clinical research, outcomes research, health services research or epidemiology;Experience with the development and use of natural language processing algorithms;Experienced understanding of programming languages, flow, and development;Knowledge of VA and Medicare data and its data design;Familiarity with medical terms and the US Health Care System.
About Palo Alto Veterans Institute For Research (PAVIR)PAVIR engages in the administration of funds and providing support for the conduct of research at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) to find new and improved ways to combat human disease and help people with disabilities. At PAVIR we work with more than 160 uniquely talented medical scientists. Our researchers have an active appointment with the VA Palo Alto Health Care System and maintain academic appointments with Stanford University. We recruit and retain talented employees who believe in making a difference in the lives of others through innovative health research.
PAVIR is a nonprofit foundation affiliated with the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). As a condition of employment, all PAVIR employees are required to have an approved appointment with VA and
complete a background check before they can commence work.
PAVIR is pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Veterans, and Individuals with a Disability are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact jobs@pavir.org - Human Resources department.
Salary: $100183.93 - $110000 per year
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Clinical Research Statistician I.
The Statistician will perform statistical programming for VA funded studies of the quality, timeliness, and costs of care for Veterans with cardiovascular disease.
This position is part of Dr. Alex Sandhu's lab that evaluates cardiovascular quality of care and outcomes among patients in the VA as well as broadly. This research evaluates the relationship between clinical care and outcomes using standard statistical analyses of large health datasets. These results will be used to influence future clinical decisions in the VA and beyond.
BenefitsPAVIR is delighted to offer a robust and comprehensive employee benefits package with exceptional offerings such as
health, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, generous vacation
and sick pay policies, a
401(k) with a fully vested 6% company match and 3% profit share , a wellness program, commuter benefits, and professional development training. Plus, we pay for life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
Main ResponsibilitiesClean data, build datasets for processing, interpret data, identify problems with data or coding, and resolve technical problems;Build analytic datasets using large samples with SAS SQL;Perform statistical analysis and evaluate large sets of clinical data;Perform statistical analyses using SAS, STATA, or R;Develop advanced regression models (regularization techniques, random forest, etc.);Maintain detailed, professional programming and database documentation;Assist in preparation for research manuscripts and project reports and generating tables and graphs for publications;Monitor datasets and statistical deliverables for quality assurance;Collaborate with clinical research team and other experts in the field regarding ongoing analyses of the project;Other tasks as assigned.
QualificationsRequired: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience;1-2 years of experience directly related to working with statistical programming;Efficient time-management and prioritization skills and ability to complete tasks quickly and efficiently;Knowledge of statistical concepts and methods;Ability to analyze and interpret numerical and categorical data; Strong mathematical and analytical skills;Demonstrated knowledge of structured modular programming;Familiarity with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures (health services research; epidemiology);Ability to work independently and as part of a team;Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing;Ability to train others;Desired:Master's or Ph.D.;Strong computer programming skills in SAS, STATA or R, Python, and Excel;Experience in methods of analysis and causal inference for observational studies, including cohort and case-control, and survival analysis (linear, logistic, Cox regression);Experience in methods of adjustment for observational studies (propensity matching, time-dependent analysis);Prior experience with clinical research, outcomes research, health services research or epidemiology;Experience with the development and use of natural language processing algorithms;Experienced understanding of programming languages, flow, and development;Knowledge of VA and Medicare data and its data design;Familiarity with medical terms and the US Health Care System.
About Palo Alto Veterans Institute For Research (PAVIR)PAVIR engages in the administration of funds and providing support for the conduct of research at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) to find new and improved ways to combat human disease and help people with disabilities. At PAVIR we work with more than 160 uniquely talented medical scientists. Our researchers have an active appointment with the VA Palo Alto Health Care System and maintain academic appointments with Stanford University. We recruit and retain talented employees who believe in making a difference in the lives of others through innovative health research.
PAVIR is a nonprofit foundation affiliated with the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). As a condition of employment, all PAVIR employees are required to have an approved appointment with VA and
complete a background check before they can commence work.
PAVIR is pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Veterans, and Individuals with a Disability are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact jobs@pavir.org - Human Resources department.
Salary: $100183.93 - $110000 per year
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