University Job Title
Biostatistician
Bargaining Unit
None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Regular
Compensation Grade
Clinical & Research
Compensation Grade Profile
Biostatistician (23)
Wage Ranges
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Searchable Job Family
Research Res Support
Total # of hours to be worked:
37.5
Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Work Location
Medical School Campus
Worksite Address
2 Church Street South Doctor's Building
New Haven, CT 06519
Work Model
Remote
Position Focus
Masters level biostatisticians and epidemiologists are sought for a newly established Applied Biostatistics group in the at the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI) at Yale University. This group will collaborate closely with the Yale Center for Analytical Sciences (YCAS) and other biostatisticians at the Department of Biostatistics. The group will provide consultation to Yale faculty and trainees on a range of methodologic approaches in interventional clinical trials, human pathophysiology studies, observational and epidemiological studies, and studies of health care delivery science.
Essential Duties
- Evaluates and analyzes data using accepted statistical and biostatistical techniques. 2. Investigates, analyzes, and evaluates complex statistical and programming problems. Determines proper methodology, testing standards, and evaluation processes for research projects. Recommends and develops statistical approaches for use in analyses. 3. Prepares analysis plans and writes detailed specifications for analysis files, consistency checks, tables, and figures; communicates with clients regarding statistical analysis issues. 4. In collaboration with research investigators, contributes to the design of research studies, develops analytical plans, conducts statistical analysis and interpret the results. 5. Ensures the integrity of databases used in analyses through development of essential data cleaning and checks, and data back-ups. 6. Plans statistical programming activities and schedules to provide investigators with time frames for projects. 7. Recommends and develops statistical approaches by testing and prototyping. 8. Organizes and creates documents and tables related to datasets; communicates with data sources about data accuracy and data dictionary. 9. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education And Experience
Master’s Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics or relevant field. Two years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skill/Ability 1
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Required Skill/Ability 2
Excellent organization skills with the ability to multi-task by setting working priorities among a number of conflicting demands.
Required Skill/Ability 3
Ability to work in a collaborative environment with clinical investigators having differing quantitative and clinical backgrounds.
Required Skill/Ability 4
Ability to write, discuss and present the statistical aspects of studies with clinical investigators.
Required Skill/Ability 5
Proficiency with SAS Programming.
Preferred Education, Experience And Skills
Proven experience with other statistical software programs such as: R, STATA, or SPSS.
Preferred Licenses Or Certifications
SAS Programming Certification (e.g. BASE, Advanced and/or Clinical Trials).
Weekend Hours Required?
No
Evening Hours Required?
No
Drug Screen
No
Health Screening
No
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
Required
The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement
University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
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