Biostatistician III

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks an experienced statistician to consult on design, analysis, and reporting for laboratory, interventional, and observational studies. You will lead statistical planning, sample size, and randomization strategies, and collaborate with investigators and other statisticians to ensure rigorous methods.

Proficiency in SAS, R, Stata, and SPSS is expected, along with clear written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Statistics or Biostatistics; related quantitative fields may be considered with relevant coursework.
• At least 5 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides statistical expertise on study design, including database and form design.
• Responsible for sample size calculations and randomization schemes.
• Collaborates with investigators to select methods and analyze data across study types.
• Prepares statistical reports, abstracts and manuscripts.
• Communicates effectively with study teams via phone, email or in person.

Skills

Study design expertise

Sample size calculation

Randomization schemes

Statistical methods selection

Data analysis

Statistical software

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Statistics or Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

Stata

SPSS

Job description

Position Summary

Independently consults and collaborates with investigators on the design, conduct, and analysis of research projects which may include laboratory, interventional and observational studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides statistical expertise on the design of study case report forms and databases.
• Responsible for statistical aspects of study design, including sample size calculations and randomization schemes.
• Works with investigators and other statisticians to select appropriate statistical methods and to analyze data including identifying data inconsistencies from laboratory, interventional, and observational studies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and proficiency in working with standard statistical packages e.g., SAS, R, Stata, SPSS and learning other project specific software.
• Code is accurate, efficient, well commented and organized.
• Participates in meetings with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful completion of statistical deliverables.
• Prepares statistical reports and collaborates with study team to prepare abstracts and manuscripts.
• Understands the necessity to be responsive to and communicate effectively with colleagues and study team members whether by phone, email or in person.
• Communicates appropriately, timely, and effectively, both orally and in writing. Able to understand the objectives of a study and ensure that the statistical design matches the overall goals of the study.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

• A Master's degree in Statistics or Biostatistics. Other quantitative fields (e.g., epidemiology, economics, data sciences) can be considered depending on coursework and experience.

Experience:

• 5 years of related experience.