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Research Statistical Analyst - Biostatistics
The primary purpose of the Research Statistical Analyst position is to carry out data preparation responsibilities related to cancer clinical trials, develop skilled statistical programs, perform statistical analysis associated with clinical data and prepare written reports to investigators. In addition, this position prepares statistical considerations for basic trial designs or grants and performs biostatistical reviews of protocols.
KEY FUNCTIONS
1. Statistical Consulting and Collaboration
* Compiles, analyzes and reports statistical data for various projects including, but not limited to manual and computer-aided data abstraction and evaluation, clinical trials, computerized imaging and bioinformatics.
* Prepares statistical considerations for basic trial designs and carries out uncomplicated statistical analyses independently, but completes statistical responsibilities for more complex projects with supervision.
* Assists faculty in the development of new statistical methodology for measurement and analysis of data.
* Applies advanced statistical methods, simulation models, and skilled statistical programming as needed.
* Assesses relevant literature as well as existing data, evaluates the quality of data used in reports and assists with preparation and distribution of data for committee and scientific meetings.
* Attends project meetings with collaborators with or without supervisor as directed by supervisor.
* May present findings at relevant meetings both inside and outside of the institution as requested.
2. Protocol Review:
* Participates in the protocol review process jointly with supervisor.
3. Statistical Reporting:
* Prepares written reports to investigators jointly with supervisor.
* May present findings at relevant meetings both inside and outside of the institution as requested.
4. Other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires:
Working in Office Environment ______ No __X___ Yes
Working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic) _X____ No ______ Yes
Exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissues _X____ No ______ Yes
Exposure to harmful chemicals _X____ No ______ Yes
Exposure to radiation _X____ No ______ Yes
Exposure to animals _X____ No ______ Yes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Time required to do each of the following physical demands:
Time Spent Never 0%Occasionally 1-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuously 67-100%
Standing - Occasionally
Walking - Occasionally
Sitting - Continuously
Reaching - Occasionally
Lifting/Carrying
Up to 10 lbs - Occasionally
10lbs to 50 lbs - Occasionally
More than 50 lbs - Never
Pushing/Pulling
Up to 10 lbs - Occasionally
10lbs to 50 lbs - Occasionally
More than 50 lbs - Never
Use computer/keyboard - Continuously
EDUCATION:
Required: Master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Mathematics or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Two years experience with mainframe and/or PC databases, document processing, and statistical software such as SAS and S-Plus. With preferred degree, no required experience.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
