SAS Programmer

University of Miami; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sr. Research Analyst at The University of Miami will be a key member of the research team, providing programming support for cleaning, summarizing/reporting, and analyzing research data. You will collaborate with biostatisticians and data managers to ensure data quality and accurate results.

The role requires SAS programming experience, strong communication, and the ability to work in a hybrid setting with on-site training and reporting responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering or related analytical field.
• Experience in SAS programming.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for real-time data QC.
• Conduct routine data checks to ensure data integrity and completeness.
• Write SAS macros and programs for data cleaning, reporting, and analysis datasets.
• Assist in design and implementation of procedures to improve efficiency and support growth.
• Perform statistical analyses defined in statistical analysis plans as needed.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

SAS programming

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in statistics/biostatistics/math/CS/engineering

Tools

MySQL

SQL

Job description

Sr. Research Analyst ***HYBRID Option Available*** (Will be required to report on-site and train on-site)

Core Job Summary

The statistical programmer will be an integral member of the research team and provide programming support for the cleaning, summarizing/reporting, and analysis of research data. The statistical programmer will work most closely with the biostatistician and data managers.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for real-time data QC
• Conduct routine data checks to ensure data integrity and completeness
• Write SAS macros and programs for data cleaning, reporting (e.g. tables, listings, figures), and the creation of analysis datasets
• Assist in the design and implementation of procedures (e.g. via programming, restructuring of data files, expansion of database components) to improve efficiency and support growth of the research program
• Perform statistical analyses defined in statistical analysis plans, as needed
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities, as assigned

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or a closely related analytical field
• Experience in SAS programming
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize as necessary to meet deadlines
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail
• Experience with relational databases (preferably MySQL) desired
• Knowledge of SQL desired

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.