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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

The Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center seeks an entry level Biostatistician-I to join their existing team of biostatisticians. The Smith Center for Outcomes Research specializes in the assessment of the current state of cardiovascular care in the United States. We evaluate clinical practices, therapies and devices that are used to treat the full range of cardiovascular conditions as well as other related healthcare conditions. The Biostatistician-I will support a team of researchers and physicians on a wide variety of projects, using clinical trials data and other large datasets for their research. The biostatistician-I will develop their data analysis skills using SAS and coding skills (SAS Base/STAT, SQL, SAS GRAPH/GTL).

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and management of data storage using Access, Excel and other relevant data management systems.
• Using SAS and other relevant statistical software, create analytic files by merging multiple, large databases including Medicare, and other complex claims-based data to meet the analysis goals.
• Carry out and conduct statistical analyses of large and small databases using SAS, SUDAAN and other related statistical software.
• Create tables and figures that accurately reflect the results of the analysis.
• Serve as a resource and help answer programming questions for Division's trainees (Research Fellows, Research Students) and Research Staff at the discretion of the Principal Investigator.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health. Master's degree preferred in health-related field
• 1-3 years related work experience required.
• Proficient in running SAS statistical analysis procedures required. Understanding of statistical concepts and SAS procedures; familiarity with epidemiological and quality assurance principles.
• Prior research experience required.
• Must be able to create analytic files by merging multiple, large databases; formatting; recording; and subsetting data to meet the analysis goals. Must be able to create tables and figures that accurately reflect the results of the analysis.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with SUDAAN and STATA preferred.

Competencies:

• Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
• Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

Physical Nature of the Job:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move through out the hospital campus

FLSA Status:

Exempt

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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