Statistician 2 (83750BR)

University Job Title

Statistician 2 **

Bargaining Unit**

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group) **

Time Type**

Full time **

Duration Type**

Regular **

Compensation Grade**

Administration & Operations **

Compensation Grade Profile**

Senior Manager; Senior Program Leader (25) **

Wage Ranges**

Click here to see our Wage Ranges **

Searchable Job Family**

Research/Support **

Total # of hours to be worked:**

37.5 **

Work Week**

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) **

Work Location**

Medical School Campus **

Worksite Address**

300 Cedar Street

New Haven, CT 06510 **

Work Model**

Remote **

Position Focus**

• This position has the ability to be remote. We also have hybrid work arrangements available.

The Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy and Effectiveness Research (COPPER) Center at Yale School of Medicine (copper.yale.edu) is a national leader in the field of cancer-related health services and outcomes research. The Center is comprised of researchers and clinicians across The Schools of Medicine and Public Health who collaborate on a variety of research projects involving both primary and secondary data, but all sharing a common theme: furthering our understanding of the benefits, risks, and costs of cancer screening and treatment. In addition to our strong record of research dissemination in peer-reviewed journals and at scientific conferences, COPPER research has been cited in insurer coverage decisions and medical society guidelines and is often covered in the lay press. We are seeking a qualified and curious individual to join our team of 5 data analysts.

This individual will be responsible for data management, statistical analysis, and project management for cancer-related health services and outcomes research studies at the Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research (COPPER) Center at Yale. The applicant will assist the Director and affiliated research faculty with statistical analysis using SAS for multiple studies, as well as with literature searching, grant-writing, and administrative tasks such as drafting progress reports and human subject protocols. Finally, the applicant will assist the study team with disseminating results, helping to prepare manuscripts and presentations. **

Essential Duties**

• Develops operational procedures for collection, editing, verification, and management of statistical data. 2. Develops and implements relevant statistical programs to incorporate data from multiple projects. 3. Designs comprehensive relational databases with working knowledge of the scientific applications impacting on the data analysis and reporting. 4. Assists faculty and other research professionals with the formulation and description of appropriate statistical methods. 5. Evaluates research studies and recommends statistical procedures to analyze the data. 6. Carries out comprehensive statistical analysis for a broad spectrum of types of data and types of studies. 7. Integrates the research methodologies of multiple projects into bio-statistical analyses. 8. Prepares reports summarizing the analysis of research data, interpreting the findings and providing conclusions and recommendations. 9. Presents talks, seminars, or other oral presentations on the methodology and analysis used in scientific studies. 10. Assists investigators in preparation of research grant applications by writing research methods sections pertaining to acquisition, analysis, relevance and validity of data. 11. Participates in the preparation of manuscripts that are submitted for peer reviewed publication. 12. May supervise and provide training for lower level or less experienced employees. 13. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education And Experience

Master’s Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or relevant field. Four years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. **

Required Skill/Ability 1**

Proven proficiency in biostatistics, constructing multivariable linear, logistic, and survival models. Ability to determine proper statistical approach for specific research questions and to learn new statistical methods as needed. **

Required Skill/Ability 2**

Ability to use SAS to manage complex databases, including administrative claims databases. Ability to investigate, analyze and evaluate complex statistical and programming problems using SAS or Stata. **

Required Skill/Ability 3**

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills and organization and planning skills. Ability to communicate regularly with diverse teams of internal and external research collaborators to maintain timeline and identify challenges to progress. **

Required Skill/Ability 4**

Ability to set priorities and work independently on multiple concurrent projects. Proven ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to completing research projects in a timely and appropriate manner. **

Required Skill/Ability 5**

Ability to participate in the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations, as well as to assist with ad hoc requests for a variety of research-related tasks, including literature searches and grant preparation. **

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills**

PhD preferred. **

Weekend Hours Required?**

No **

Evening Hours Required?**

Occasional **

Drug Screen**

No **

Health Screening**

No **

Background Check Requirements**

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. **

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement**

Required

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:

https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines **

Posting Disclaimer**

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. **

EEO Statement**

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA). **

Note**

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