Biostatistics Intern

This internship is a unique professional learning opportunity for a student enrolled in a statistics degree program to get exposure to analysis and interpretation of clinical trial data. 

In this position you will:

• Learn and apply the appropriate and accurate application of statistical methods to cardiovascular analysis for publications with input from senior level biostatisticians or Faculty as needed.
• Learn SAS for programming, validation, analysis, and reporting for publications.
• Work with other team members to get guidance on programming tasks, programming differences and investigate issues as appropriate.
• Adhere to CPC standards and the goals and requirements of each study or task.
• Support the planning, analysis, and presentation of non-study specific requests such as publications, abstracts, and ad hoc faculty requests.
• Comply with statistical standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Work collaboratively within the biostatistics and programming department and with other departments as required.
• Communicate on task related issues with colleagues in a timely manner.

 Skills Acquisition:

• Exposure to real study data
• Apply R programming to analyze real study data
• Learn SAS programming
• Expand knowledge base through mentorship by distinguished biostatisticians and faculty members
• Potential author credit on publications
• Comprehension of regulatory terminology and requirements for study protocols, statistical programs, analyses and reports
• Exposure to study protocols and Statistical Analysis plans (SAPs)

Here’s what you will need to bring to the table:

• Enrollment in a graduate or higher-level statistics degree program
• Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills
• Great attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Demonstrable programming knowledge with R, SAS or other relevant programming software
• Foundational understanding of applicable regulatory and technical confidentiality requirements (e.g. ICH, GCP, GDP and FDA) for conducting clinical trials

Note: Viable applicants will be required to pass a background and education verification check.

Hours per Week: flexible – can be adjusted to school schedule

In-office Presence: fully remote is acceptable

Targeted Compensation: $20/hr

Internship Length: up to 3 months

About CPC:

CPC is an academic research organization that offers full service clinical trial design, oversight, and management with rapid access to Key Opinion Leaders in a variety of therapeutic areas. With over 35 years of experience, CPC has provided services to over 150 clinical trials in a variety of indications, with an emphasis on cardiovascular, wound healing, diabetes and more.

CPC has expertise in managing clinical trials from a variety of funding sources including Industry, NIH, and Investigator Initiated trials.

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* CPC offers:

·         Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD etc.)

·         Matching 401(k) plan (dollar for dollar up to 4% of your eligible compensation, fully vested immediately)

·         11 paid holidays

·         15 - 25 vacation days based on years of service

·         Paid sick time (2.67 hours accrued bi-weekly up to a maximum of 80 hours) 

·         In-suite exercise and relaxation room

·         Monthly fun events (e.g. team building activities, games, charitable events, potlucks, picnics)

·         Flexible and remote work schedules

* benefits subject to meeting eligibility requirements

An Equal Opportunity Employer

CPC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, religion, creed, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, age 40 and over or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and certain state or local laws. If you need assistance, please email our Human Resources team at careers@cpcmed.org.

Compensation$20/hr