Statistician / Biostatistician (R programming)

fully onsite

• The worker will review data and documentation for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness.
• The worker will provide appropriate statistical input into study design and analysis of data.
• The worker will also develop statistical plans, write R code and use validated R package/code for common statistical analyses, prepare and review reports for submissions, and effectively communicate with the cross-functional team.

Education min. / Experience min.-

• Master’s in Statistics is preferred at minimum. 2 years' experience (No degrees in business analytics, informatics, etc.)

Top 5 skills/requirements -

• The previous person was a strong programmer, had solid statistical knowledge (master’s degree in statistics), had good time management, and communicated very well.
• R programming, leadership/collaboration/teamwork,
• Research or consulting experience,
• Master’s in Statistics, detail-oriented What skillset will complimented the role
• Confirm interview preferences (phone, onsite, video): Video

Primary Job Function

• Provide appropriate statistical input into study design and analysis of data.
• Ensures accuracy of R programs and documents.
• Participates in statistical or process related presentations to customers.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

Developing Statistical Plan:

• Effectively communicates with project manager to understand objectives of the study.
• Follows the appropriate operating procedure required for developing the statistical plan.
• Demonstrates the ability to research and provide appropriate statistical input to the study design.
• Using templates or examples, writes accurate statistical plans that are clear and understandable to the reviewers.
• Explains the rationale of the statistical methods to the project team.

Study Preparation:

• Reviews the study protocol;
• understands the protocol;
• ensures that the correct data is being collected to achieve the objective(s) of the protocol.
• Completes the study documentation that is required.
• Reviews all documents for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness.
• Attends and participates in the team meetings.

Data Analysis:

• Writes R code for common statistical analyses.
• Understands and correctly uses validated R package/code in the data analysis programs.
• Understands program verification procedure.
• writes and executes program verification plans.
• Conducts thorough and detailed reviews of project documentation, program algorithms and analysis outputs.
• Interprets the analysis output clearly and effectively.
• Identifies data analysis related issues and resolves promptly

Post Analysis Activities:

• Prepares and reviews statistical sections contained in submissions and other publications.
• Prepares statistical summaries in a timely manner for team and management review.
• Files documents and archives projects according to current department procedures.

Biostatistics Project Management:

• Successfully troubleshoots data issues.
• Prepares for data reviews throughout the study.
• Adheres to the project timeline.
• Attends team meetings regularly.
• Participates in the discussions.
• Follows the appropriate operating procedure required within the division and department.
• Effectively communicates information to supervisor and team members regarding the progress of the study.
• Explains the rationale of the statistical methods to the project team.
• Develops experimental design and performs statistical analyses for studies.
• Participates on project teams.
• Uses R to generate analyses of data.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

Position Accountability / Scope

• Accountable for proper use of statistics and for the validity of conclusions drawn.
• Performs the majority of tasks with minimal assistance.

Minimum Education

• B.S. Statistics (or related field) 2 years' experience or MS/PhD in Statistics (or related field)

Minimum Experience / Training Required

• R programming, creation of statistical reports, and experience in data analysis.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Develop Statistical Plan: 3 years (Preferred)
• R programming: 3 years (Preferred)
• creation of statistical reports: 3 years (Preferred)
• data analysis: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• North Chicago, IL 60064 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person