Biostatistician I

Job Summary:

The Biostatistician I will provide study design and statistical analysis support for various projects within the HSS Biostatistics Core. This role will contribute to the advancement of research both scientifically and statistically.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in protocol development by implementing proper study design methodology, performing sample size and power calculations, and generating randomization schedules.
• Make recommendations for appropriate statistical analyses and design to investigators and study team.
• Perform statistical queries, analyses, and evaluation as assigned through the Biostatistics core.
• 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 methods sections and analysis plans for incorporation into protocol and grant submissions.
• Contribute to teaching biostatistical methodology to medical students, residents, fellows, and other Hospital staff.
• Stay informed of statistical techniques as applied to musculoskeletal research issues by reading journals and/or attending courses/programming meetings.
• Collaborate with other members of the Core by suggesting changes or improvements to existing analytic code, study design protocols, and any proposed analytic methods.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in related field of epidemiology or biostatistics.
• 1-2 years required (1-3 years preferred) of biostatistical consulting experience, either within the academic curriculum or as part of a consulting service unit.
• Experience in musculoskeletal research is preferred.

Competencies:

• SAS is the preferred statistical package within the HSS Biostatistics Core, but candidates with experience in other statistical packages are encouraged to apply.
• Intermediate proficiency in data preparation, descriptive analyses, comparative statistics, and advanced statistical modeling.
• Possess the ability to facilitate the flow of information through effective written and oral communication.
• Possess ability to interpret technical medical data and generate sound recommendations to support clinical research efforts.
• Maintain ability to work independently and take responsibility for timeliness of analytic reports and other deliverables.
• Demonstrate good organization skills, effective time management, and the ability to manage several concurrent tasks.
• Maintain a team-oriented approach and possesses the ability to cultivate a positive and collegial workplace relationships - demonstrating integrity and ethics at all times.
• Appreciate and understand the connection between individual goals, departmental goals, and the organizational mission - while continually seeking ways to improve personally and as a team.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high-quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.