Biostatistician I

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Biostatistician to support multi-project cardiovascular research with senior investigators. You will design studies, develop methods, manage data, and perform rigorous analyses, including machine-learning approaches on high-dimensional human data.

The role involves collaboration with clinicians, scientists, and trainees in a multidisciplinary team within BIDMC Cardiology and CardioVascular Institute. A strong foundation in SAS and data management is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science or Public Health; Master's preferred.
• 1–3 years related work experience required.
• Proficient in running SAS statistical analysis procedures; epidemiological and QA principles.
• Experience merging multiple large databases; create analytic files and tables/figures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and management of data storage using Access, Excel and other systems.
• Using SAS and other software, create analytic files by merging large databases.
• Carry out statistical analyses using SAS, SUDAAN and related software.
• Create tables and figures that reflect analysis results.
• Serve as a resource for trainees and staff and assist the Principal Investigator.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data management

Epidemiology knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science or Public Health

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAS

SUDAAN

STATA

Excel

Access

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The BIDMC Cardiology Division and CardioVascular Institute is seeking a highly motivated individual with expertise in biostatistics to work on multiple clinical and translational research projects focused on cardiovascular disease.

This Biostatistician position offers the opportunity to work directly with Senior Investigators in the Division of Cardiology at BIDMC and a collaborative multidisciplinary team of clinicians, scientists, and trainees. The candidate will be responsible for performing primary analyses, including development of study design, methods development, data extraction, organization, and detailed rigorous analyses. The candidate will have the opportunity to incorporate machine learning based analyses for projects related to heart disease, and to leverage conventional and advanced approaches to analyze large unique high-dimensional complex databases of human 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.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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