Position Title: Biostatistician - genomics

Duties & Responsibilities: Summary: Provides statistical expertise in the areas of study design and data analysis to investigators/researchers interested in conducting clinical or experimental studies. Works effectively within a group setting in areas of design of data collection instruments, study design, database management, statistical programming, analysis of data, statistical graphics and writing of reports which include explanations of methods used and interpretations of results obtained. Job Responsibilities: Consults with investigators to determine questions of interest and data needed to address those questions. Determines and carries out appropriate statistical analyses. Interprets and presents data descriptions an analysis results including the explanation of statistical techniques used, the assumptions made and the generalization of results. Documents methods and results through preparation of reports. Writes statistical methods sections of manuscripts and abstracts for publications or presentation. Writes computer programs to analyze data using available statistical software. Advises users how to best utilize database information. Designs study and data collections instrumentation to best answer questions within given time and personnel constraints. Communicates with key entry staff for accurate entry of data. Edits, organizes and maintains computerized data files. Handles multiple simultaneous projects or multiple aspects of a large project. Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications: Ideal candidate will possess collaborative experience in clinical trials or biomedical research environment, including statistical genetics or genomics. Education: Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics or a related field. Experience: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Demonstrated expertise in standard statistical software and database management packages is required. Individual must exhibit a high degree of motivation and work effectively within a group setting. Must be able to handle time management of multiple simultaneous projects.

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Web Site: www.clevelandclinic.org; http://www.lerner.ccf.org/

Application Address: http://www.lerner.ccf.org/qhs/jobs/

Contact Email: ORTMANJ@ccf.org

Application Deadline: MM/DD/YYYY