Statistician

JOB
The ideal candidate will work under the supervision of the Division Manager of the Technology, Research & Evaluation. The Statistician will develop research designs and conduct statistical analyses on large-scale (15 million record) client-based statistical research databases. Design, analyze and present complex, non-routine research and statistical studies. Plan and design all phases of surveys and research projects.You will: Design, conduct, and analyze large-scale client-based research projects, including client service episode analysis, archival client data conversion, client matching and synchronization across multiple research databases, quality control/error analysis, and client outcome analysis. Design, conduct, and analyze special research projects, including substance usage studies, surveys of substance use by demographical criteria, Treatment and Prevention Needs Assessment Studies, Gambling Problem Studies, etc. Train members of survey teams and supervise subsequent data collection and analysis. Prepare charts, tables, and narrative reports for use in written and oral presentations. Document all research study procedures, protocols, programming, analysis, and results. Participate in conferences and workshops related to substance abuse research. Provide design, programming, and analysis expertise to database manager and database programmer as necessary.Must be able to use a computer and input statistical, database, and programming instructions. May need to lift, move, and manipulate computer hardware weighing 25 pounds or more. Some evening and weekend work will be required. Some overnight travel may be required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Bachelor of Science in Statistics with Must have 2 years of experience in statistical analysis of health-related datasets. Preferred coursework and demonstrable practicum project work should include Statistics for the Biological and Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Models, Sampling, Big Data Analytics

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. The South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysState Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs