Statistical Anlst/Data Manager - General Medicine

Key Skills

Biostatistics, Data Analytics, Data management, Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, Microsoft Office suites, R Programming, SAS, Statistics

Job Description

The Division of General Medicine is seeking a Statistical Analyst/Data Manager. The candidate would have primary responsibility for data integrity and data analysis of various NIH-funded studies.

Responsibilities

• Interact with investigators and staff at Columbia and at other sites.
• Provide support for primary decisions related to analyses according to knowledge/experience level.
• Provide support for broader decisions in consultation with PI.
• Report to, communicate and offer advice to PI regarding program performance and suggestions for improvement.
• Maintain and organize datasets.
• Perform statistical analyses of datasets, including cross-sectional and longitudinal data analysis.
• Assist in preparation of manuscripts for publication.
• Participate in authorship of scientific manuscripts.
• Assist with power analyses and other aspects of study development and grant submissions.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training and experience, plus at least four years of relevant related research and programming experience
• Master's degree in biostatistics, statistics or public health with emphasis on biostatistics and/or epidemiology would substitute in part for experience
• Ability to independently program and perform statistical analysis in SAS or R
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, quantitative and writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with investigators and other staff
• Proficiency in MS Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of other statistical packages (e.g. for genetics), quantitative imaging, data science, or website programming

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements