Staff Scientist, Biostatistics

Key Skills

Analytical and Problem solving, Biostatistics, Data science techniques, Product Development, SAS, Stata

Job Description

A Staff Scientist, Biostatistics will work collaboratively in a matrix environment and provide expertise in statistical analysis for microarray product development and manufacturing. You will help to develop pipeline of products to meet our mission for quality – right the first time with the customer in mind.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide statistical support for new product introductions (NPI) and on-market products, particularly manufacturing process quality control.

• Design statistical aspects of studies, write analysis plans/reports, perform quality control of results, compile and read out the findings and conclusions for various projects.

• Develop of new statistical methodology for measurement and analysis of data.

• Apply advanced statistical methods, which may include simulation models and other statistical programming as needed.

• Assess relevant literature, guidelines as well as existing data, evaluate the quality of data generated and used in reports.

• Make original contributions to research projects and take initiative in professional activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on study designs, strategies, and analysis approaches consistent with the best statistical practices and regulatory requirements. Provide interpretation of data and support troubleshooting

Education/Experience Requirements:

• MS degree with 5+ years of industry experience or PhD in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related field required

• Required: at least 5 years of applied statistical experience

• Extensive experience with at least one major statistical software package such as Stata, SAS or R is required.

• Familiarity with manufacturing or quality process control is preferred

• Familiarity with genetics, biochemistry, or molecular biology is a plus.

• Experience with data science techniques including machine learning and associated software is a plus.

• Familiarity with product development and/or project management

• Independent with problem-solving and continuous improvement attitude

Other Proficiencies

• Must be highly organized and meticulous, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks

• Must possess strong communication skills

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and geographically distributed team environment is required

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Apply today http://jobs.thermofisher.com