UNIV - Senior Research Associate - Department of PHS

UNIV - Senior Research Associate - Department of PHS

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The Department of Public Health Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina invites Master-level Biostatisticians to apply for a position within our group. Our Clinical Data Utilization (DCU) specializes in the design, implementation, management, analysis and reporting of multicenter clinical trials, most of which are NIH-funded. This position is for biostatisticians with a Master’s degree in biostatistics, applied statistics or related fields, and with professional experience in clinical trials.

• 35% – Participate in study design development. Work with the protocol lead statistician and clinicians on proposals to describe analysis plans, provide sample size justifications, and present results in a clear, transparent manner. Develop computer simulation programs to examine the design operating characteristics of the proposed designs.
• 35% – Report generation for clinical trials. Generate ongoing reports on data quality, safety and efficacy. Work closely with the study team on centralized risk-based data monitoring and create programs in SAS/R to generate tables and graphics that assist the study team on evaluating the quality of incoming data. Reports are also generated for Data Safety and Monitoring Board (DSMB) meetings and at study completion.
• 25% – Analysis of data from clinical studies. Perform interim and/or final data analysis of datasets of varying sizes resulting from clinical trials coordinated by the DCU. Create derived datasets, validate analyses and programs, and produce reports that include tables, figures, descriptions of methods used and interpretations of results.
• 5% – Creation of public use datasets. As the majority of trials conducted by the DCU are NIH-funded, submit data to NIH for public use. Create the public use dataset according to DCU standard procedures and work with investigators to ensure timely, accurate datasets are submitted.

• A Master’s degree in statistics, biostatistics or a related field.

• Advanced experience in SAS macro language, Proc IML, R or similar application.
• Experience using SAS or other statistical software to conduct simulation studies to assess operating characteristics (sample size/power) of various clinical trial study designs.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional programming experience in SAS (preferred), R, and/or WinBUGS.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Continuous 6-8 hours per shift, ability to perform job functions in upright, seated and walking positions, lift and carry up to 30 lbs.; maintain 20/40 vision, corrected; additional new requirements: obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license; computer literacy; work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based on applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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