R & Linux Programmer for Biostatistics Research (Hybrid)

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR) within the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health seeks a seasoned statistical programmer. You will develop and maintain R programs, create analysis datasets, and produce tables, listings, and figures for NIH-funded networks.

Collaboration with statisticians, epidemiologists, and researchers is core. We value experience in R package development, CDISC standards, and translating SAS into R.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post‑secondary experience or equivalent.
• Experience in R programming and/or R package development.
• Experience with CDISC standards is desirable.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining R functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance reusable R programs, R packages, BASH programs, prepare analysis datasets, create tables, listings, and figures for statistical reports, and produce professional graphics
• Develop and refine large-scale programs that facilitate data manipulation and improve researchers’ experience for organizing and analyzing data
• Write and maintain Linux utilities and related guidance documents for researchers
• Test, validate, and document R, BASH, and Linux programs to ensure they meet CBAR and applicable CDISC requirements
• Translate SAS macros and programs into validated, well‑documented R functions and packages while maintaining accuracy of existing processes
• Partner with senior management and programmers to learn and apply artificial intelligence technologies that may improve CBAR systems and processes
• Educate statisticians and programmers on advanced R data manipulation, package development, programming techniques, and best practices
• Collaborate with researchers to implement standard operating procedures and other programming standards

Skills

R programming

R package development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative or scientific field

Tools

SAS

BASH

Linux

Job description

The Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR) within the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health seeks a seasoned statistical programmer. You will develop and maintain R programs, create analysis datasets, and produce tables, listings, and figures for NIH-funded networks.

Collaboration with statisticians, epidemiologists, and researchers is core. We value experience in R package development, CDISC standards, and translating SAS into R.