Biostatistician

Pharos Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of rockITdata, is currently seeking a Biostatistician with the following:

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Responsibilities: *

• Filter and “clean” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.
• Reorganize data from primary and secondary sources into formats that can be easily read by either human or machine, create electronic datasets of desired data-fields, link to and develop complex databases.
• Provide expertise in methodology for defining and mapping processes, and defining and evaluating metrics of performance or operational efficiency.
• Use statistical and data mining tools to interpret data sets, paying particular attention to trends and patterns that could be valuable for diagnostic and predictive analytics efforts.
• Produce oral and written reports that effectively communicate trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data.
• Create appropriate documentation that allows stakeholders to understand the steps of the development and assessment processes and duplicate or replicate the analyses.

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Qualifications: *
Candidates that do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered.

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Master’s Degree or higher in one of the following areas: Statistics, Public Health, or related field. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the areas listed above must have at least 5 years of relevant Biostatistical experience.

• 2 years experience directly supporting data analytics projects, preferably relating to healthcare delivery, health outcomes data, or data-driven process evaluation.
• 2 years experience directly supporting research projects with hearing and/or balance-related research statistical analyses.
• Experience with determining power and sample size requirements for clinical trials.
• Ability to define, create and maintain electronic databases for collection and analysis of clinical trial data.
• Ability to plan, create, program and manage complex statistical computer databases.
• Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques.
• Knowledge of data modeling and data visualization tools.
• Ability to define, create and implement data quality assurance software methods, analyzing clinical trial data.
• Assist study team in designing efficient data entry procedures and protocols.
• Perform data extraction and validation.
• Perform data manipulation and transformations required to prepare datasets for analysis, storage, initial analysis, and delivery to users.
• Pilot test use of database and analyses of data; review data collection forms and schedule.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (e.g., Business Objects), statistical software (i.e., STATA, SAS, R), databases (e.g., MySQL, Access), programming (i.e., SQL, XML, JavaScript, or ETL frameworks).
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.
• Possess experience in producing oral and written reports with statistical analyses.
• Basic knowledge of generating process documentation.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize projects.
• Strong focus and quality and timely delivery of work.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

rockITdata is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. rockITdata promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

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Job Type: Full-time