at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job ID49185
LocationChicago, Illinois
Department: MED-Transplant Center
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
Job Summary:
The Comprehensive Transplant Center (CTC) of the Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM) is recruiting a Master's-level biostatistician to join a highly collegial academic environment. Responsibilities will include collaboration with biostatistics faculty and transplant research investigators on the analysis of clinical, epidemiological, and basic science projects under the direction of a doctoral-level biostatistician (faculty). Duties may include data management and analysis involved in querying, extracting, managing and analyzing multiple, complex datasets ensuring data integrity, quality, and timeliness of results.Oversee the deployment of reporting and analytical solutions. Level of appointment and responsibilities will be commensurate with experience and education.
Target hiring range for this position will be between $67,978- $95,595 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Specific Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning
*Manages and plans for data/analysis requests and projects.
*Provides consultation to customers on appropriate data management, methodological issues and statistical analyses.
*Assist in development of statistical analysis plans.
Administration
*Develops and maintains documentation of process for quality assurance and reporting methodology
*Maintains study databases; runs ad hoc queries and analyses
*Cleans and organizes data in preparation for analysis
*Prepares and edits data summaries on a weekly basis
*Help interpret results and write reports; prepares tables, figures, and graphs for publications and presentations
*Assist faculty members in teaching statistical analysis and epidemiologic methods skills
Development
*Interprets results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex statistical analysis.
*Determines data structure for local datasets.
Performance
*Develops and documents standards for data quality and regulatory compliance pertaining to reporting.
*Perform range, logic and consistency checks, reporting errors when necessary
*Prepare analysis programs and reports to monitor data accrual and quality
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)
*Master's degree in biostatistics or statistics; or equivalent level of education or experience
*Proficiency with SAS or R programming for data management and analysis
*Commitment to writing clean, well-documented code
*Ability to work independently to efficiently accomplish specific responsibilities
*4 years data analysis/report writing, or similar combination of education and experience.
*Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook)
*SAS
*HIPAA
*IRB
*Critical Thinking
*Data Modeling
*database design/ data structure
*Debugging
*decision making
*judgement
*problem solving
*troubleshooting
*Code documentation
*Collaboration and teamwork
*Organizational skills
*Planning
*Workflow development & documentation
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
*COW - Communicates effectively one-to-one, or in small groups.
*PRS - Strong organization and problem solving skills
Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)
*Proficiency with Stata or Python in addition to R and SAS
*Proficiency in REDCap - preferred but not required
*Proficiency in database design - preferred but not required
*Proficiency in R markdown, knitR, or LaTex - preferred, but not required
*Knowledge of medical/institutional research procedures
*Experience with Github- preferred but not required
*Experience with SQL or similar - preferred but not required
Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness:
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We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development:
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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Job Posting:
11672819
Posted On:
Feb 14, 2024
Updated On:
Feb 27, 2024
