Biostatistician I
Boston, MA 
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Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Biostatistics is seeking Biostatisticians to join our team working on a variety of research projects including clinical trials and observational studies. Potential projects include, but are not limited to:

  • a multi-center, multi-regimen, NIH-sponsored RECOVER project, a national longitudinal study on COVID-19 "long-haulers"
  • Randomized trials in cancer supportive care and psychiatry/psychology

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is the largest research hospital in the United States with an annual research budget of approximately one billion dollars. The mission of MGH Biostatistics is to engage in impactful transdisciplinary partnerships involving quantitative methods in public health and biomedicine. The Biostatistics team includes over 70 members (22 faculty) who are deeply embedded in collaborative research projects across over 25 Divisions and Departments at MGH and beyond including cancer, cardiology, general internal medicine, global health, neurology, pediatrics, psychiatry, pulmonary and critical care medicine, and surgery.

Specific duties of the Biostatistician I include collaborating with clinical investigators under the direction and supervision of senior biostatisticians to:

* Understand scientific issues, identify and derive required variables, and formalize analysis plans

* Conduct statistical analyses of data from clinical trials and observational studies, generally according to pre-specified plans

* Generate reports of study progress, including reports for data and safety monitoring boards

* Develop programs to perform robust data manipulation and error detection to ensure data integrity

* Assist senior statisticians with manuscript preparation and review

* Assist in the design of clinical studies and review protocols for statistical considerations

* Assist in the development of case report forms and study databases

Qualifications

* MS/MA in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related field; or MPH with focus in Biostatistics/Epidemiology and one year of professional experience preparing and analyzing data from clinical studies

* Strong background in statistical programming using SAS or R

* Strong communication skills including proficiency in written and spoken English

* Excellent attention to detail

EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Primary Location: MA-Boston-MGH Main Campus
Work Locations:
MGH Main Campus
55 Fruit Street
Boston 02114
Job: IT/Health IT/Informatics-Engineer
Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours: 40
Shift: Day Job
Posted Shift Description: Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Biostatistics is seeking Biostatisticians to join our team working on a variety of research projects including clinical trials and observational studies
Employee Status: Regular
Recruiting Department: MGH Biostatistics Center
Job Posting: May 8, 2024


Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
1+ years
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