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The Biostatistician I role will be working with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA, in the Center for Healthcare Delivery Science.Job Description:
Provides selected data management and analysis activities for a variety of projects in support of the Department and/or Division.
Essential Responsibilities:
Assist in the design and management of data storage using Access, Excel and other relevant data management systems.
- Using SAS and other relevant statistical software, create analytic files by merging multiple, large databases including Medicare, and other complex claims-based data to meet the analysis goals.
- Carry out and conduct statistical analyses of large and small databases using SAS, SUDAAN and other related statistical software.
- Create tables and figures that accurately reflect the results of the analysis.
- Serve as a resource and help answer programming questions for Division's trainees (Research Fellows, Research Students) and Research Staff at the discretion of the Principal Investigator.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required in Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health. Master's degree preferred in health-related field
- 1-3 years related work experience required.
- Proficient in running SAS statistical analysis procedures required. Understanding of statistical concepts and SAS procedures; familiarity with epidemiological and quality assurance principles.
- Prior research experience required.
- Must be able to create analytic files by merging multiple, large databases; formatting; recording; and subsetting data to meet the analysis goals. Must be able to create tables and figures that accurately reflect the results of the analysis.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with SUDAAN and STATA preferred.
Competencies:
- Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
- Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
- Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
- Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
- Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
Physical Nature of the Job:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus.
Pay Range:
$60,000.00 USD - $99,000.00 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health
- 1-3 years related work experience
- Proficient in running SAS statistical analysis procedures
- Familiarity with epidemiological and quality assurance principles
- Prior research experience
- Advanced skills with Microsoft applications
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