YCCI Statistical Programmer

Position Focus :

Masters level biostatisticians and epidemiologists are sought for a newly established group in the at the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI) at Yale University.

This group will collaborate closely with the Yale Center for Analytical Sciences (YCAS) and other biostatisticians at the Department of Biostatistics.

The group will provide consultation to Yale faculty and trainees on a range of methodologic approaches in interventional clinical trials, human pathophysiology studies, observational and epidemiological studies, and studies of health care delivery science.

Essential Duties

1. Performs a variety of duties involving the application of statistical skills to the design of research studies. Works as a member of a research team / study team to provide appropriate statistical input in the design, execution and analysis of studies.

2. Participates in the development of operations and procedures for the collection, editing, verification and management of statistical data.

3. Operates one or more systems of computer hardware and statistical analysis software for the management and analysis of data.

Evaluates the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.

4. Analyzes and interprets statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.

5. Processes large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers. 6. Investigates, evaluates and prepares reports on applicability, efficiency, and accuracy of statistical methods used in obtaining and evaluation data.

7. Participates in the preparation of written and oral presentations that summarize the analysis of data, interprets the finding and provides conclusions and recommendations.

8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill / Ability 1 :

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Required Skill / Ability 2 :

Excellent organization skills with the ability to multi-task by setting working priorities among a number of conflicting demands.

Required Skill / Ability 3 :

Ability to work in a collaborative environment with clinical investigators having differing quantitative and clinical backgrounds.

Required Skill / Ability 4 :

Ability to write, discuss and present the statistical aspects of studies with clinical investigators.

Required Skill / Ability 5 :

Proven experience using SAS Programming.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills :

Proven experience with the following programs : R, STATA, or SPSS. Proven experience with other programming languages (e.

g. Python). Proven experience and / or course work in Data Science.

Weekend Hours Required?

Evening Hours Required?

Drug Screen

Health Screening

Background Check Requirements

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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 :

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