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Job TitleStatistical Programmer I - Boyer Research Program
LocationCleveland
FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus
DepartmentLRI Quantitative Health Sciences-Research Innov and Educ
Job CodeT98765
ShiftDays
Schedule9:00am-5:00pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Statistical Programmer for the Boyer Research Program, you will collaborate with investigators, biostatisticians, and project teams to support data collection, database development, data management, programming, and statistical analysis. You will design and implement standard and customized programs for data analysis and visualization using tools such as SAS, R, S-PLUS, and Stata, while developing and maintaining code for emerging statistical techniques. This role requires the ability to work across multiple projects and apply foundational knowledge in biostatistics, epidemiology, and research data management.
Read more about the Boyer Research Program: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/quantitative-health/boyer/
A caregiver in this role works days from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Work effectively as part of a project team (which may include an investigator, biostatistician and programmer) providing expertise related to data collection, database development, data management, programming, statistical analysis and presentation of data.
Design and apply standard computer programs for statistical data collection, analysis, evaluation and graphical presentation.
Create customized computer programs for general use and specific projects utilizing statistical applications (e.g. SAS, R/ S-PLUS, Stata) in a PC and/or mainframe environment.
Develop and maintain code for emerging statistical techniques in one or more of these languages.
Demonstrate ability in areas of biostatistics, epidemiology and general research and/or database management while working on several projects, or several aspects of one project.
Conduct data management.
Assemble data from multiple sources, resolve data problems and perform general data management tasks, including data integrity checks, query reports, and case selections using data control, definition and manipulations with considerable supervision and/or mentoring.
Demonstrate nominal ability to work with data from multiple platforms.
Begin to understand the statistical analysis implications of case report forms design and database design.
Develop, write, document and test basic statistical programs given the parameters and/or someone's sample code.
Review, receive and cross-check code from a more senior individual.
Demonstrate basic ability to interpret biostatistics, epidemiological or general research results with considerable supervision and/or mentoring.
Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to other team members.
Review and revise data from outside communications.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Masters in computer science, statistics, epidemiology, or related field.
OR BS in related field with three to five years of experience
Ability in data management and to draft basic statistical programs
Experience in the use of standard statistical packages
Knowledge of SAS or S-PLUS/R
Understanding of basic medical terminology
Ability to interpret biostatistics, epidemiological or general research results
Organization and time management skills
Fluent in English, sound writing skills, and ability to clearly communicate information both orally and in writing
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Knowledge of SQL, Oracle or other relational databases
Prior experience in a health care research environment
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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