UNIV - Statistical and Research Analyst II - Surgery

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Statistical and Research Analyst II at MUSC Health in Charleston will manage data in endocrine surgery clinical databases, assist with drafting and submission of research protocols, and support data analysis for clinical studies and manuscripts.

The role requires independence, meticulous data handling, and collaboration with research teams; a biostatistics/public health background is preferred, with proficiency in statistical software.

Qualifications

• Data entry into clinical databases.
• Assistance with clinical studies and testing of systems.
• Draft/submit/maintain clinical research protocols (PRC/IRB).
• Update IRB protocols and research databases.
• Assist with data analysis for clinical projects.
• Assist with drafting/writing/submission of abstracts/manuscripts/grants.

Responsibilities

• Collect/enter data into Endocrine Surgery clinical databases.
• Assist with clinical studies, sporadic and limited, including testing of new intraoperative systems.
• Draft/submit/maintain clinical research protocols to MUSC PRC and MUSC IRB; progress reports and renewals.
• Update and maintain IRB protocols and research databases.
• Assist with data analysis for clinical research projects.
• Assist with drafting/writing/submission of abstracts/manuscripts/grants for clinical research projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Data analysis

Clinical research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biostatistics/epidemiology/public health/clinical research

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SATA

SPSS

SAS

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Statistical and Research Analyst II will enter/manage data in the Endocrine Surgery clinical databases, assist in drafting/submission of clinical research protocols (to Protocol Review Committee/IRB/etc), assist in data analysis, and assist in drafting/writing/submission of abstracts/manuscripts/grants.

Incumbent must be able to work independently or with limited supervision.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001073 COM SURG Surgical Oncology CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-GEN07

Pay Range

39,300.00 - 53,100.00 - 66,800.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Duties

• 35% - Collect/enter data into Endocrine Surgery clinical databases.
• 20% - Assist with clinical studies, which are sporadic and limited, including testing of new systems to be used intraoperatively.
• 20% - Assist in drafting/submission/maintenance of clinical research protocols: applications to MUSC Protocol Review Committee (PRC) and MUSC IRB, PRC and IRB progress reports and renewals, and others as needed.
• 10% - Update and maintain IRB protocols and research databases.
• 5% - Assistance with data analysis for clinical research projects.
• 5% - Assistance with drafting/writing/submission of abstracts/manuscripts/grants for clinical research projects.
• 5% - Other duties as assigned.

Additional Knowledge, Skill And Ability Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, or clinical research preferred. A master’s degree would be helpful. Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical software (SATA, SPSS, SAS, etc).

Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma and two years work experience as a Statistical and Research Analyst I.. A bachelor's degree with mathematics and/or statistics courses may be substituted for the required work experience.

Physical Requirements

(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)

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