Biostatistician III

Position Description:

Purpose

Independently collaborates with medical and scientific researchers and oversees the work of others in complex study design, development of research instruments, collection, management and analysis of data, interpretation of results, preparation of reports, and publication of research.

Primary Functions

• Collaborate with medical and scientific researchers in designing research studies.
• Works with limited direction to solve a diverse range of complex problems
• Direct and supervise the work of Biostatistician I's and other staff members
• Participate in hiring process for Biostatistician I and II positions
• Assist consulting service director in project management, effort tracking, and reporting for statistical consulting projects
• Develop and implement operating procedures and processes for the consulting service
• Work collaboratively with the Program Coordinator on outreach and advertisement efforts of the Biostatistics Consulting Service to departments, institutes, centers, and researchers across campus.
• Provide consultation on statistical method, questionnaire construction and data gathering techniques.
• Perform the necessary statistical analyses in accordance with federal and private grants and contracts including the analysis of specific projects mentioned in grants and contracts.
• Provide expertise in the development and maintenance of data management systems that optimize the efficiency of statistical analyses and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the section as well as external customers and clients in the development of scientifically sound study and project designs.
• Assist faculty with special research projects including medical information requests and special studies, analyzing proposed studies to determine feasibility.
• Assist in the writing of grants and scientific publications, providing expertise and content regarding the study design and statistical techniques to be used.
• Assist in the preparation of research proposals for submission to external bodies.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

• Have software expertise in R and/or SAS.
• Basic Knowledge of biology, chemistry, and medicine; in-depth knowledge of statistical methods and statistical programming, documentation, and records management.
• Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

Preferred Schedule:



Monday - Friday, Standard Business Hours, 50% Onsite

Position Requirements:

Specifications

• Minimum Required Education: Master's degree
• Minimum Required Experience: 7 years

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination


The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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