What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Biostatistician position at Massachusetts General Hospital?
Summary
Responsible for collecting data from medical research and analyzing it to draw conclusions or make predictions. Also responsible for developing and executing research studies in collaboration with other statisticians and scientists, monitoring clinical trials to ensure the integrity of the results.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Develop statistical analysis plans for clinical trials, observational studies, and other biomedical research projects.
-Conduct statistical analyses of data from all types of studies, including those with complex designs or requiring sophisticated statistical techniques; begin to oversee biostatisticians and/or statistical programmers.
-Generate reports of study progress, including reports for data and safety monitoring boards, and assist in the design of these reports.
-Develop programs and guide efforts to perform robust data manipulation and error detection to ensure data integrity.
-Provide statistical guidance for grants and other funding proposals.
-Assist in hiring, onboarding, training, and mentoring statistical programmers and biostatisticians.
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Responsible for collecting data from medical research and analyzing it to draw conclusions or make predictions. Also responsible for developing and executing research studies in collaboration with other statisticians and scientists, monitoring clinical trials to ensure the integrity of the results.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Develop statistical analysis plans for clinical trials, observational studies, and other biomedical research projects.
-Conduct statistical analyses of data from all types of studies, including those with complex designs or requiring sophisticated statistical techniques; begin to oversee biostatisticians and/or statistical programmers.
-Generate reports of study progress, including reports for data and safety monitoring boards, and assist in the design of these reports.
-Develop programs and guide efforts to perform robust data manipulation and error detection to ensure data integrity.
-Provide statistical guidance for grants and other funding proposals.
-Assist in hiring, onboarding, training, and mentoring statistical programmers and biostatisticians.
Education
Master's Degree Statistics required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Advanced Statistics/Biostatistics Experience 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong background in statistical programming using SAS or R.
- Strong communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Experience in supporting studies in all phases, from design through publication.
- Ability to explain statistical concepts to non-statistical collaborators.
Physical Requirements
- Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
- Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
- Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.