Position Details
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Sr. Biostatistician |
| Job Category | Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) |
| Department | RWJ-Neurosurgery-Meb |
| Overview | New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating universitywide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. |
| Posting Summary | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Sr. Biostatistician for the department of Neurosurgery at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Sr. Biostatistician to provide independent statistical support to Neurosurgery principal investigators including statistical study design, statistical programming, data manipulation, and data analysis. The Senior Biostatistician will participate in statistical methodology research. The Senior Biostatistician will also assist in the reporting, tracking, and billing of project requests.Among the key duties of this position are the following: - Provide independent statistical support to Neurosurgery research projects, demonstrating expertise in biostatistics, statistical analysis software, and relevant clinical research methods. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement statistical models, manage databases, and ensure effective communication of statistical concepts to non-statistical audiences.
- Critically evaluate statistical analysis plans for clinical trials and epidemiological studies, propose plans, and conduct sample size calculations. Prepare datasets for analysis by cleaning, merging, and reformatting data. Utilize SAS and/or R for statistical data analysis, computation, and programming.
- Support the execution of clinical trials, including the generation and maintenance of randomization lists. Manage and maintain study data, actively participating in grant development by providing input into hypotheses, study design, power calculations, and comprehensive statistical analysis plans.
- Contribute to the development of professional presentations and manuscript publications, ensuring clarity in statistical methodology sections and summarizing results through text, tables, and figures. Assist Neurosurgery Biostatistics faculty in statistical method research and grant applications.
- Perform various assigned tasks, including tracking project requests, monitoring completion progress, and estimating hours required for completion. Assist in maintaining client records and invoicing upon project completion.
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| Position Status | Full Time |
| Hours Per Week | |
| Daily Work Shift | Day |
| Work Arrangement | |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Grade | 28S |
| Position Salary | |
| Annual Minimum Salary | 78619.000 |
| Annual Mid Range Salary | 94619.000 |
| Annual Maximum Salary | 112542.000 |
| Standard Hours | 37.50 |
| Union Description | HPAE, Local 5094 |
| Payroll Designation | PeopleSoft |
| Benefits | Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to . |
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| Terms of Appointment | Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility | ABP |
| Minimum Education and Experience | - A PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology or related field is required, plus a minimum of three (3) years' work experience in biomedical research in academia, government, or industry.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | - Demonstrate a robust understanding of contemporary statistical techniques and data analysis methodologies.
- Proficient in SAS and/or R statistical programming, showcasing the necessary skills for effective statistical data manipulation. *
- Exhibit the capability to work independently, managing multiple projects simultaneously with efficient time management and organizational skills.
- Collaborate effectively as a team member with biomedical researchers, emphasizing strong oral and written communication skills.
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| Preferred Qualifications | - Preference is given to those with experience in neurosurgery or a related medical field.
- Highly preferred experience in database management, including proficiency in manipulating large databases (e.g., R/tidyverse).
- Strong academic publication record in biomedical research.
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment | - Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Work Environment: Open office environment. Moderate noise and foot traffic. Rutgers University is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, cooperative work environment.
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| Special Conditions | |
| Posting Number | 24ST0393 |
| Posting Open Date | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Regional Campus | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus | Downtown New Brunswick |
| City | New Brunswick |
| State | NJ |
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It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
