NX Biostatistician

JOB SUMMARY

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

The Biostatistician plans, executes, and interprets statistical analysis to ensure the statistical integrity and accuracy of biomedical or clinical research data. Applies statistical theory, methods, and mathematical expertise to biological, public health, and medical research to design studies, collect, analyze, and interpret complex data. Develop methodologies for acquiring high-quality data, choose and implement appropriate analysis models, identify trends, and communicate findings to guide public health policy, clinical decision-making. Present statistical findings to internal teams, external collaborators, and regulatory agencies. Ensure that all statistical activities comply with ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and industry guidelines. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Conducts highly complex work with full autonomy and extensive latitude for independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

•    Design research studies and clinical trials, determining the necessary sample size and planning how to collect accurate and reliable data. 
•    Extract, store, and prepare large datasets for analysis, including cleaning and reorganizing existing data. 
•    Use sophisticated statistical models and techniques to analyze data, often dealing with complex structures and missing values to find meaningful patterns and relationships. 
•    Interpret results of analyses to draw conclusions and inform stakeholders, presenting findings in reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
•    Develop new statistical methods, algorithms, and visualization approaches to help stakeholders understand and implement study findings.

Additional duties include:

•    Assist PIs with developing a priori analytical plans
•    Advise on data structure, cleaning, and management best practices
•    Perform line-by-line quality control checks of PI data management or analysis scripts to verify accuracy
•    Conduct statistical analyses for ongoing research and health analytic projects using SAS, R, or similar software
•    Prepare scripts for constructed variables using pre-specified criteria and data
•    Prepare metadata and data dictionaries to describe tabular data and accompany a repository to ensure study replicability
•    Prepare reports, tables, and visualizations to support findings
•    Support manuscript preparation and grant writing
•    Design, implement, and analyze clinical trials and epidemiological studies
•    Ensure compliance with FDA, NIH, or other regulatory standards
•    Other duties as assigned