Statistical Programmer II

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Job TitleStatistical Programmer II

LocationCleveland

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Job CodeT98764

ShiftDays

Schedule8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

The Statistical Program II works effectively as part of a project team (which may include an investigator, biostatistician and programmer) providing expertise and training related to data collection, database development programming, statistical analysis and presentation of data. Designs and applies standard computer programs for statistical data collection, analysis, evaluation and graphical presentation. Creates customized computer programs for general use and specific projects utilizing statistical applications (e.g. SAS, R/S-PLUS, Stata) in a PC and/or mainframe environment. Develops and maintains code for emerging statistical techniques in one or more of these languages. Demonstrates ability in areas of biostatistics, epidemiology and general research and/or database management while working on and providing expertise in several projects, or several aspects of one project simultaneously.

A caregiver in a this position works 8:00am – 5:00pm. This is a hybrid role with work split between Main Campus and remote locations.

Responsibilities:

• Performs data management.
• Assembles data from multiple sources, resolves data problems and performs general data management tasks with Minimal supervision and/or mentoring.
• Demonstrates ability to work with data from multiple platforms.
• Develops, writes, documents and tests statistical programs given the parameters and/or someone's sample code.
• Delivers code that requires minimal review and cross checking from a more senior individual and should use advanced programming methods, such as macros or reusable functions, advanced SQL, etc.
• Uses and adapt programs of others and document your own code.
• Demonstrates basic ability to interpret bio-statistical, epidemiological, or general research results.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to other team members.
• Provides review or revisions may be necessary in outside communications.
• Trains and mentors Statistical Programmer I's and/or serve as department technical resource.

Education:

• Masters Level Candidates: Masters in computer science, statistics, epidemiology or related field and 3-5 years of experience.
• Bachelors Level Candidates: BS in related field and  5-7 years of experience.

Certifications:

• None required.

Work Experience:

• Demonstrates ability to draft basic statistical programs.
• Experience in the use of standard statistical packages necessary.
• Knowledge of SAS or S-PLUS/R is required.
• Understand basic medical terminology.
• Demonstrates basic ability to interpret biostatistics, epidemiological, or general research results.
• Good organization, communication and time management skills are essential.
• Effective communication skills: fluent in English, sound writing skills, and ability to clearly communicate information both orally and in writing.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment. 
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an academic medical center strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a health care research environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of SQL, Oracle or other relational database preferred.
• Masters degree and 5+ years of experience preferred

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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