Statistical Analyst/Data Manager - General Medicine

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking a Statistical Analyst/Data Manager in the Division of General Medicine to ensure data integrity and perform analyses for NIH-funded studies. The role involves collaborating with investigators at Columbia and other sites and supporting study development, analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with four years of research/ programming experience; a Master's in biostatistics or epidemiology may

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least four years of related research and programming experience.
• Master's degree in biostatistics, statistics or public health may substitute for part of experience.
• Ability to independently program and perform statistical analyses in SAS or R.

Responsibilities

• Interact with investigators and staff at Columbia and at other sites.
• Provide support for primary analyses and decisions according to knowledge and experience.
• Support broader decisions in consultation with the PI.
• Report to the PI regarding program performance and suggestions for improvement.
• Maintain and organize datasets.
• Perform statistical analyses of cross-sectional and longitudinal data.
• Assist in preparation of manuscripts for publication and authorship participation.
• Assist with power analyses and study development and grant submissions.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data management

Writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training and experience

Master's degree in biostatistics, statistics or public health (substitute for experience)

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $71,400 - $85,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Division of General Medicine is seeking a Statistical Analyst/Data Manager. The candidate would have primary responsibility for data integrity and data analysis of various NIH-funded studies.

Responsibilities

• Interact with investigators and staff at Columbia and at other sites.
• Provide support for primary decisions related to analyses according to knowledge/experience level.
• Provide support for broader decisions in consultation with PI.
• Report to, communicate and offer advice to PI regarding program performance and suggestions for improvement.
• Maintain and organize datasets.
• Perform statistical analyses of datasets, including cross-sectional and longitudinal data analysis.
• Assist in preparation of manuscripts for publication.
• Participate in authorship of scientific manuscripts.
• Assist with power analyses and other aspects of study development and grant submissions.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training and experience, plus at least four years of relevant related research and programming experience
• Master's degree in biostatistics, statistics or public health with emphasis on biostatistics and/or epidemiology would substitute in part for experience
• Ability to independently program and perform statistical analysis in SAS or R
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, quantitative and writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with investigators and other staff
• Proficiency in MS Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of other statistical packages (e.g. for genetics), quantitative imaging, data science, or website programming

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.