Biostatistics Analyst/ Senior Biostatistics Analyst

Company Description

With over 30 years of specialized expertise in infectious disease, immunology and allergy testing for immunocompromised and critical patients, Viracor Eurofins is committed to helping medical professionals, transplant teams and reference labs get results faster, when it matters most. Viracor is passionate about delivering value to our clients by providing timely, actionable information — never losing sight of the connection between the testing we perform and the patients you serve. 

Job Description

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:   

The Biostatistics Analyst is primarily responsible for applied statistics in support of clinical data analysis plus new assay/method, design, and validate efforts for product development.

This is a full time position, working Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM with overtime as needed.

Please note we are moving to a new facility in February 2022 and this position will be relocated to Lenexa, KS.  

Essential Job Duties: 

• Provide biostatistical support for R&D projects requiring statistical analysis of clinical data, and programming and handling omics data.
• Work closely and effectively with Bioinformatics & BioPharma leadership to ensure that R&D projects are progressing, and milestones are achieved pursuant to organization and/or client timelines
• Communicate effectively with both internal and external clients regarding technical issues/projects
• Write verification/validation reports and SOPs in accordance with Viracor Eurofins’ established guidelines
• Serve as team member on various ongoing and future new test idea generation projects
• Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with clinical laboratory team to allow effective, coordinated assay transition from the R&D phase to clinical use
• Develop an effective working relationship with Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance to assure R&D laboratory is in compliance with Viracor Eurofins’ established guidelines for documentation, quality and safety
• When appropriate, conduct regular individual meetings with R&D Scientists that focus on biostatistical requirements related their respective responsibilities and project priorities
• Communicate program objectives to cross-functional teams (clinical laboratory, regulatory teams)
• Commitment to a high quality of work and at the same a high level of productivity
• Maintain current knowledge of advances in pertinent fields, through attending lectures, seminar, professional conferences and courses
• Regularly contribute to laboratory team meetings that focus on associate training, associate development and continuous improvement in laboratory processes
• Preparation of poster presentations for national scientific meetings
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals
• Represent department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes at all times
• Active participation in team and company meeting
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• MS degree (or Ph.D.) in Biostatistics, Public Health, Bioinformatics
• Expertise in the use of frequentist statistics, laboratory validation data and power analysis.
• Understanding of linear, generalized linear, and mixed regression model methodology
• Strong programming skills in languages such as R, Python, C and C , and ability to work in Linux environment. Experience of working with Next generation sequencing data is highly desirable
• Published records to represent above skills
• Problem solver
• Strong management skills
• Demonstrated proven experience in managing complex projects, ability to succeed even with challenging projects, appreciation of priorities and critical factors.
• Substantial technical writing:  protocols, study reports, regulatory communications and manuscripts
• An innovative and prepared mind to identify and protect unique intellectual properties is a bonus
• Commitment to and track record of high quality of work
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other groups
• Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Keenly attentive to detail
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential

Essential and Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for Senior Level:

• MS/PhD At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• BS At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Leading the Biostatistical analysis and R&D efforts to analyze the clinical data.
• Actively support our Pharma-clients and participate in the study design.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Viracor Eurofins is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment  without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.  The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related matters on the basis of an individual's qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status.Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Physical Requirements:

Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead

Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting

Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)

Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What we offer:

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

To learn more about Viracor Eurofins, please visit the following websites http://www.viracor-eurofins.com and www.eurofinsus.com .

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.