Biostatistician III

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Biostatistician to independently consult with investigators on the design, conduct, and analysis of research projects across lab, interventional, and observational studies.

You will provide statistical expertise on study design, sample size calculations, and data analysis while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to prepare abstracts and manuscripts and ensure clear communication of methods and results.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Statistics or Biostatistics or related field.
• 5 years of related experience in biostatistics or statistics.
• Experience collaborating with investigators on research studies and manuscripts.

Responsibilities

• Provides statistical expertise on study design and data management.
• Responsible for statistical aspects of study design including sample size and randomization schemes.
• Works with investigators and other statisticians to select methods and analyze data.
• Proficient with standard statistical packages (SAS, R, Stata, SPSS) and related software.
• Contributes to statistical reports and manuscripts for abstracts and publications.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and study teams by various channels.

Skills

Statistical consulting

Study design

Sample size calculations

Randomization

Statistical methods

SAS

R

Stata

SPSS

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Education

Master's degree in Statistics or Biostatistics

Other quantitative fields considered depending on coursework and experience

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.

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, employee discounts and discounted commuter benefits at certain locations. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.