Statistical Programmer/Data Analyst

The research division of a medical department at a major upstate New York medical center/university is seeking a Statistical Programmer/Data Analyst to provide professional skills necessary for all phases of data processing and analysis for research projects, including the application of standard, descriptive and inferential statistical methods for conducting analysis. This individual will ensure the integrity of research project data, including data extraction, processing, storage, manipulation and maintenance, and will be responsible for database design, administration, security and maintenance as well as for coding and for completing statistical analyses as needed. This individual will participate in ongoing decisions regarding study design, data collection, data analysis and methodology; collaborate with research Investigators in the department and with other faculty in intra and extramural departments to develop statistical analyses that address proposed research questions; analyze data with basic statistical methods, interpret results, and provide written summaries of data analyses; and will help write the study design and statistical analysis sections of grant proposals and/or manuscripts.  



The Statistical Programmer/Data analyst will assist with grant preparation; prepare data analysis plans; perform study design and sample size calculations; work with large data bases and convert them into analytic databases; clean data, perform data analyses on complex datasets; produce tables and graphs in publication-quality form; present results to senior investigators; review data collection tools and data quality control plans; develop data collection tools; other duties as assigned. 

 

 



Qualifications: Advanced training in Biostatistics with Master's degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Services Research, or Statistics, or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 3 years of experience. Knowledge of statistical techniques and statistical programming in SAS (including SAS graphics) and preferably Stata.  

Additional Qualifications: Excellent technical, computer, and analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal, and communication skills, and the ability to work independently, under supervision, and as a part of a team.