Biostatistician I

Position Description:

Position Summary

POSITION TITLE: Biostatistician I

Purpose

The Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) provides a unique resource of data and statistical expertise to the scientific community for addressing important issues in hematopoietic cell transplantation and cellular therapies. The CIBMTR Biostatistician I directs the progress of research studies, manages and coordinates the activities of the CIBMTR Scientific Working Committees. They are responsible for creating data files, describing patient populations, coding clinical outcomes and performing univariate statistical analysis. Support investigators, scientists and physicians in the development of moderately complex study design, preparation of scientific reports, manuscripts and materials for presentation at national and international meetings.

Primary Functions

Biostatistical Analyses and Support:

• Serve as the primary statistician for one or more CIBMTR Scientific Working Committee with primary responsibility for 10-15 observational studies. Provide project management for studies and projects to ensure the timely and accurate completion of analyses, reports and submission of studies for publication.
• Support principal investigators in moderately complex study design; prepare preliminary study tables to assess study feasibility, determining final study population, and performing descriptive and univariate analyses.
• Prepare moderately complex datasets for CIBMTR programs. Perform statistical analyses and manage research projects assessing the results of hematopoietic stem cell transplant and cellular therapy outcomes utilizing statistical packages (SAS), databases (ORACLE) and graphics packages.
• Assists in the writing of grants and peer-reviewed scientific publications, providing expertise and scientific content regarding the study design, study population, statistical methodology and description of results.
• Respond to requests from physicians, patients, pharmaceutical and insurance companies, the media, state and federal government agencies through the CIBMTR Information Request Process.
• Assist database programmers to create new computed database variables and resolution of database problems.
• Direct clinical research coordinators and other CIBMTR staff in collating data for scientific research studies and resolve data inconsistencies.

Staff responsibilities:

• Directs the administrative staff to support the management of the CIBMTR Scientific Committees.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge: Research study design methods, independent problem solving, decision making, statistical analyses.

Skills: Programming experience with statistical analysis programs (SAS), SPSS; interpersonal communication and networking; written, oral and presentation skills required. Basic Microsoft Office computer software and Internet skills.

Organizational Structure

Building: Froedtert Clinical Cancer Center

Department: Medicine

Division: CIBMTR

Reports to (Title): Biostatistician II

Direct Reports (Titles): NA

Collaborates with (Titles): Principal Investigators of Research studies

CIBMTR Scientific Directors

CIBMTR Statistical Directors

CIBMTR Biostatisticians II

CIBMTR Programmer Analysts

Preferred Schedule:

Mon-Fri

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: Master’s degree

Minimum Required Experience: 1 year

Preferred Education: Master’s degree in Biostatistics or closely related biomedical field where biostatistical design and analyses comprised the primary course of study and application.

Preferred Experience: One or more years of experience in performing statistical design/analysis in health or medical related research, or project management. Experience programming with statistical analysis programs, (SAS), SPSS; logistic regression and survival analysis, and research writing for publication required. Recent Masters level graduates will be considered.

Field: Statistics

Classification

Grade Name 714

Full-Time Equivalent 1.0

FLSA Status Exempt

FLSA Test Learned Professional

Workweek Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs.

Job ID 274

Job Name Biostatistician

Position Category Research Services (RS)

Job Scope

Complexity – regularly applied judgment to accomplish tasks; develops policies and procedures

Impact – errors may cause moderate to serious damage; accuracy highly important

Autonomy – performs work independently with regular check-ins; supervision available as needed

Communication – occasionally resolves conflicts; adapts communication style to audiences

Responsibility – advises others

Confidentiality – regularly prepares and uses confidential informatioz

Leadership – acts as a role model

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Risk Potential

Little or no exposure to hazards such as dust, fumes, or extreme temperatures, airborne or blood borne pathogens, extreme temperatures, or allergens.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Collegiality

Exhibit confidentiality, honesty, and actions that build trust and strengthen relationships. Listen to others and effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner through written and verbal communication. Demonstrate respect and commitment to the values of diversity and equity; seek out and incorporate diverse perspectives into decision making.

Excellence and Creativity

Exhibit initiative and ingenuity by taking ownership of tasks to proactively improve services, avoid problems, or develop opportunities. Generate novel and valuable ideas to impact institutional missions.

Identify and implement new methods to increase efficiency and quality.

Education and Development

Displays an ongoing commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement in one’s area of responsibility. Actively seek out mentorship and learning opportunities that can be applied to current and future work activities. Develop and maintain professional affiliations. Participate in design, development, and/or evaluation of instructional materials, methods, courses, or programs.

Agility and Judgment

Remain flexible and versatile in rapidly changing environment and adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Change behavioral style or method of approach when necessary to achieve a goal. Make timely and sound decisions based on analysis of information, experience, and logic. Show reliability and accountability in the successful completion of all work.

Stewardship and Institutional Citizenship

Support transformational change to achieve institutional vision and strategies. Be an active and thoughtful participant in institutional initiatives, meetings, and committee work. Conserve resources and use in an efficient and cost effective manner across all institutional missions. Look for ways to improve and promote quality within area of influence.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.