Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is looking for a Biostatistician II to provide statistical services for Principal Investigators, clinical trials, and research studies. You will be responsible for the statistical aspects of clinical trials, coordinate deliverables, and ensure project timelines are met.
What You'll Do
- Interact with investigators to translate scientific questions into statistically testable hypotheses and propose analytical plans.
- Provide statistical expertise in the design of experiments, research proposal development, sample size determination, and randomization procedures.
- Perform a variety of statistical analyses for projects using appropriate methodologies and assist in interpreting and presenting results.
- Participate in writing statistical sections of manuscripts, publications, grant applications, and protocols.
- Review the integrity and statistical soundness of all studies involving human subjects or animals by advising Research Review Committees and IRBs.
- Interact and collaborate with the Clinical Research Office in the development of protocols and monitoring of clinical data.
- Critically review and summarize statistical analysis methods described in statistical literature.
- Implement methods from statistical literature into operational computer applications using appropriate programming languages.
- Participate in professional meetings to assure positive representation at local, national, and international levels.
- Educate others about biostatistics and bioinformatics through mentoring and teaching colleagues, investigators, fellows, and graduate students.
- Analyze and interpret findings relating to research and/or clinical trials according to established practices and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Provide consultation to Principal Investigators, Research Scientists, Research Nurses, and other research staff.
- Train data entry staff in particular database management programs according to study protocols and HIPAA guidelines.
- Construct, clean, or manage databases, or coordinate with internal or external collaborators to obtain data from multiple sources.
What We're Looking For
- Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Epidemiology, or a closely related quantitative field.
- Two (2) years of relevant experience in statistical programming, data analysis, and research consultation within a scientific or clinical research environment.
- Strong knowledge of biostatistical methods as applied to a specific area of research.
- Demonstrated ability to apply statistical theory and analytical methods to complex or non-routine research projects.
- Proficiency with biostatistical and database software, including but not limited to SAS, Stata, and Microsoft Access.
- Solid understanding of statistical theory, data analysis methodologies, and categorical data analysis.
Technical Stack
- SAS
- Stata
- Microsoft Access
Team & Environment
You will interact with Principal Investigators, Research Scientists, Enterprise Information Technology Analysts, study coordinators, data entry personnel, the Clinical Research Office, Research Review Committees, Institutional Review Boards, and Institutional Animal Care and User Committees.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Los Angeles, CA.
