Biostatistician
Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44101
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At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives
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Biostatistician Location
Cleveland Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department
LRI Quantitative Health Sciences-Research Innov and Educ Job Code
T29014 Shift
Days Schedule
9:00am-5:00pm Job Summary
Join Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Lerner Research Institute embodies Cleveland Clinic's values of research, innovation, and education by conducting leading-edge research that improves the lives of patients today and in the future. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. Job Details
Quantitative Health Sciences is a multidisciplinary group of biostatisticians, epidemiologists, outcomes researchers, database developers, and programmers that conducts translational medical research to improve patient care. Our teams collaborate with clinical investigators on translating clinical questions into testable research hypotheses, designing studies to address the clinical questions, and all aspects of data analysis (data-driven discovery, model building and validation, hypothesis testing, development of new statistical methods). As a Biostatistician, you will provide statistical expertise to investigators and researchers interested in conducting clinical or experimental studies. In this role, you will collaborate with fellow team members, focusing on areas of study design, database management, statistical programming, analysis, graphic creation, and reporting interpretations. You will gain hands-on experience with the latest technologies, all while utilizing your expertise to help promote Cleveland Clinic initiatives. A caregiver in this role works days from 9:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Consult with investigators to determine questions of interest and data needed to address those questions. Determine and carry out appropriate statistical analyses. Interpret and present data descriptions and analysis results, including the explanation of statistical techniques used, the assumptions made, and the generalization of results. Document methods and results through preparation of reports. Write statistical methods sections of manuscripts and abstracts for publications or presentations. Write computer programs to analyze data using available statistical software. Advise users how to best utilize database information. Design study and data collection instrumentation to best answer questions within given time and personnel constraints. Communicate with key entry staff for accurate entry of data. Edit, organize, and maintain computerized data files. Handle multiple simultaneous projects or multiple aspects of a large project. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated expertise in standard statistical software and database management packages Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with effective time management Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Experience leading statistical projects Physical Requirements: Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment Ability to travel throughout the hospital system Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco-free and drug-free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers, and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.