Biostatistician

About the Role

The Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center (CSCC) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an entry-level Biostatistician to support cohort observational studies and clinical trials. This role is crucial for ensuring sponsor deliverables are met and managing ongoing statistical demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a practicing biostatistician on cohort observational studies and/or clinical trials.
• Apply statistical methods for data analysis.
• Interpret and evaluate statistical results.
• Present statistical results in written and oral forms.
• Interact with external stakeholders, including investigators and field center personnel.
• Collaborate with internal team members, including research staff, programmers, and other statisticians.
• Understand and protect the confidentiality of study data.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• SAS software proficiency is essential.
• MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other MS Office software proficiency.
• Experience with electronic mail software.
• Experience with electronic informational resources.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of experience; or a combination of related education and experience.
• Working knowledge of applied aspects of:
• Observational and clinical trials study design.
• Data analysis.
• Research data management.
• Statistical programming.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Effective communication skills (written and oral).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Absolute accuracy and attention to detail.

Experience with applied data analysis, such as linear and log-linear modeling, survival analysis, and survey sampling, is recommended.

Experience working on complex health research projects requiring complex data management and analysis is highly desirable.

Experience with other high-level statistical software packages (such as R or M-plus) in addition to SAS is desirable but not essential.