Biostatistical Analyst

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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

• Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator, researches, develops, and applies statistical models for analysis, inference, and prediction from multiple large datasets.
• Collaborates with genetics laboratory and bioinformatics staff on data cleaning and quality control of genomic datasets.
• Provides regular reports of data analysis to investigator and collaborators.
• Adheres to rigorous principles of reproducible research and data documentation.
• In collaboration with investigators and trainees, contributes to scientific literature, reports, journal publications and presentations.
• Assists in orientation and training of post-doctoral fellows and other personnel as needed.

The Channing Division of Network Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston is looking for a Biostatistical Analyst. The Biostatistical Analyst will design and perform statistical analyses of large datasets from multiple studies of chronic lung disease. Working independently, under the direction of the Principal Investigator, s/he will design and perform statistical analyses of clinical and genomic datasets, including data cleaning and implementation of complex statistical models.

• Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator, researches, develops, and applies statistical models for analysis, inference, and prediction from multiple large datasets.
• Collaborates with genetics laboratory and bioinformatics staff on data cleaning and quality control of genomic datasets.
• Provides regular reports of data analysis to investigator and collaborators.
• Adheres to rigorous principles of reproducible research and data documentation.
• In collaboration with investigators and trainees, contributes to scientific literature, reports, journal publications and presentations.
• Assists in orientation and training of post-doctoral fellows and other personnel as needed.

Qualifications

Masters degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, biostatistics, or epidemiology. MPH with concentration in epidemiology and biostatistics is acceptable with appropriate post-graduate experience. 1+ years of post-graduate research experience is preferred but not required for candidates with strong academic credentials and appropriate graduate school research experience.

• Strong statistical background and data analysis skills.
• Substantial experience applying sophisticated statistical methods to analyze large datasets.
• Prior experience working with RNA-sequencing, proteomics, or other similar ‘omics data.
• Experience in programming with R, Python, and/or MATLAB.
• Experience with computational biology applications and databases.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• High degree of initiative and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to seek and accept guidance from senior personnel, as needed.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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• Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
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• Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

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181 Longwood Avenue

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$73,798.40 - $/Annual

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however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement…