Junior Statistical Programmer

Emmes Corporation; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmes Corporation is seeking a SAS programmer with 2–4 years of experience to develop and validate statistical programs for clinical data. The role involves creating tables, figures, and listings in SAS, writing well-documented code, and collaborating with internal teams.

You will develop macros, perform data merges, and ensure data quality and compliance with programming standards. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years related experience with Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of SAS with ability to perform programming tasks such as TFLs with minimal guidance.
• Proven ability to solve problems related to programming.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical staff.
• Experience creating tables, figures, and listings for clinical data.
• Competency in SAS programming including Macro and SQL extensions.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to process scientific and medical data.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Creates standard and custom tables, figures, and listings of clinical data using SAS.
• Writes well documented code and conducts code reviews and validation.
• Develops SAS macros or functions for datasets.
• Merges data from different sources into a single integrated dataset.
• Resolves data inconsistencies and data problems.
• Adheres to documentation standards for statistical programming.
• Communicates technical concepts to internal staff and participates in group activities.

Skills

SAS programming

Problem solving

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Independent and team work

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline

Tools

SAS

SAS Macro

SQL extensions

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Creates standard and custom tables, figures, and listings of clinical data using statistical software (e.g. SAS).
• Writes well documented computer code and conducts code reviews and programming validation as needed.
• Develops macros (SAS) or functions using statistical software.
• Corrects errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking programs to ensure the desired results are produced.
• Performs or directs revision, repair, and expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
• Merges data from different sources into a single integrated dataset.
• Resolves identified inconsistences and data problems.
• Maintains currency in knowledge of SAS of other statistical software.
• Adheres to corporate standards for documentation and validation of statistical programming.
• Contributes to project programming activities (e.g. web reports, halting rules, report tables, figures, etc.
• Communicates effectively with internal staff, to include effective communication of technical concepts.
• Attends relevant statistical functional group activities (e.g. brown bag seminars and workshops).
• Presents or contributes to functional group meetings or other activities.
• May provide task specific mentorship to other programming staff.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's Degree Scientific discipline preferred Required
• 2-4 years related experience required with Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of SAS with demonstrated ability to perform programming tasks, such as TFLs, with minimal guidance High
• Proven ability to solve problems, especially as it relates to programming High
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts, both written and orally, to nontechnical internal staff High
• Prior experience creating tables, figures, and listings for clinical data High
• Competency in SAS software, including SAS Macro and SQL extensions High
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to process scientific and medical data High
• Ability to manage multiple tasks High
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment High