Biostatistician I

$66,500 - $101,000/Yr

Hospital for Special Surgery - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Hospitals

About the position

The HSS Research Institute's Program in Biostatistics and Bioinformatics provides comprehensive methodologic and analytic support to clinical, translational, and basic scientists conducting musculoskeletal research at the Hospital for Special Surgery. The Program seeks an individual to join the Outcomes Research group. In this role, you will collaborate with HSS scientific investigators to provide study design and statistical analysis support for a variety of clinical research projects. There will be opportunities for authorship on publications stemming from your work as well as opportunities for teaching residents and fellows. Specifically, the Biostatistician I will offer expertise in study design, execution, analysis, and reporting of musculoskeletal research projects under the supervision of more senior biostatisticians.

Responsibilities

• Assist in protocol development including study design, sample size and power calculations and statistical analysis plans.
• Proficiency in data preparation, descriptive analyses, comparative statistics, and advanced statistical modeling.
• Conduct statistical analysis using SAS, R or STATA.
• Communicate results to investigators in writing and meet with investigators to explain findings in a concise and clear manner.
• Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of summary reports, tables, and figures to investigators and study team.
• Collaborate on grants, presentations and manuscripts submitted for publication, including writing of methods sections and analysis plans for incorporation into protocols and grant submissions.
• Stay informed on statistical techniques as applied to musculoskeletal research issues by reading journals and/or attending courses/programming meetings.
• Be able to collaborate with peers.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or higher in biostatistics or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience working as a biostatistician preferred.
• Experience in musculoskeletal research preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Competency in statistical software is required. Preferred software includes SAS, R and STATA.
• Proficiency in a wide range of statistical methods including regression modelling and longitudinal analysis.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines for deliverables.
• Provide sound methodologic review to an internal scientific review panel.
• Demonstrate good organization skills, effective time management, and the ability to manage several concurrent tasks.
• Maintain a team-oriented approach and possess the ability to cultivate a positive and collegial workplace relationships - demonstrating integrity and ethics at all times.

Benefits

• Base pay scale for this position is $66,500.00 - $101,000.00.
• Eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role.