Seattle, Washington: Biostatistician, Seattle Biomedical Research Institute

Biostatistician

Employer: Seattle Biomedical Research Institute
Location: Seattle, Washington 98109 United States
Last Updated: 02/18/2009
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full Time

Job Description

Infectious disease research is the basis for new vaccines, drugs and diagnostics that benefit those who need our help most: the 14 million people who would otherwise die each year from infectious disease. A non-profit organization founded in 1976, SBRI has more than 250 staff members working in labs in Seattle and Tanzania. By partnering with key collaborators around the globe, we ensure that our discoveries will save lives sooner.


Opportunity Overview


It's an exciting time to join SBRI! An opportunity is now available for an entry-level Biostatistician to work in SBRI's malaria research program. The incumbent will join the lab of Dr. Patrick Duffy, and work closely with the team's senior Biostatistician.

The position involves the evaluation and monitoring of research activities, including cohort studies and interventional clinical trials. The work will be done in collaboration with other clinical, laboratory, database managers, and epidemiologic researchers as a part of a multidisciplinary team involved with the design, conduct and analysis of cohort studies of pregnant women and children exposed to malaria.

Key Responsibilities

* Create, organize and maintain SAS data files for statistical analysis
* Statistical analysis of longitudinal and clinical trial data utilizing SAS
* Aid in preparation of table and reports
* Provide input into the design and monitoring of project studies
* Perform sample size calculations and write statistical analysis sections for grant proposals
* Partner with Senior Statistician on an as needed basis to prepare DSMB reports for ongoing clinical trials
* Work closely with database management staff in monitoring data quality

Apply now

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http://www2.ultirecruit.com/sea1003/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__JobID=240


SBRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements:

* MS in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or related field
* Proficiency in SAS programming language Strong oral and written communication skills


Contact Information
Contact: Joey Torres
Phone: 206.256.7213
Fax: 206.256.7108
Address: 307 Westlake Ave N Suite 500
Seattle, Washington 98109
United States