Biostatistician II

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Job Summary:

The Biostatistician II will serve as an integral member of a collaborative research team within a large international consortium. Key responsibilities include managing and harmonizing data, performing statistical analyses, providing technical support to project team members, and conducting quality control checks of data management and analysis programs.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Perform data management procedures, including data cleaning and harmonization.
• Conduct statistical analyses using advanced multivariate methods, spline based graphical techniques, and meta-analytic procedures.
• Identify potential data or analytic issues and recommend or implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with epidemiologists, senior statisticians, postdoctoral fellows and doctoral students on manuscripts, abstracts and other scientific publications
• Provide technical support and guidance to project team members
• Conduct quality control checks of analysis programs
• Participate in peer review and critique of reports and analyses; and work collaboratively to resolve technical challenges.
• Collaborate directly with principal investigators, postdoctoral fellows, doctoral students, other biostatisticians, and other researchers with minimal supervision
• Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and expertise
• Performs other duties as needed

PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of one year from date of hire with the possibility of extension.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a closely-related field required
• 3+ years of related experience required
• Experience with statistical software (such as SAS, Stata, etc.) required

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Masters degree
• Experience using SAS is strongly desired

• Appointment End Date: One year from date of hire
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education

Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country! 

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• The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions. 

• Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings. 

• This position has a 90 day orientation and review period.

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Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges  to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Generous paid time off including parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one 
• Retirement plans with university contributions 
• Wellbeing and mental health resources 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement 
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

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