*Research Biostatistician - HPRC (Project Management)

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 73 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options.

The Stephenson Cancer Center is now hiring for a Research Biostatistician at the TSET Health Promotion Research Center. This position will be responsible for collaborating with medical and scientific researchers in study design, development of research instruments, collection, management and analysis of data, interpretation of results, preparation of reports, and publication of research.

Learn more about the TSET Health Promotion Research Center here.

Duties:

• Collaborates with medical and scientific researchers in designing research studies, developing objectives, designing sampling, randomization, and statistical analysis to achieve study objectives.
• Develops research instruments.
• Collaborates with managers and principal investigators to align statistical analysis plans with data collection procedures and forms. Oversees the collection of data and data entry. Determines timelines or technical objectives for the research study.
• Performs calculations, generates randomization schema, and prepares statistical data for research protocols and manuscripts.
• Analyzes large amounts of data and assists in the interpretation of such data. Prepares manuscripts and reports, and assists in the publication of research. Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Department Preferences: At least 2 years' experience as a bioinformatics or research/scientific programmer using programs such as R, Python or related programs.

Required Education: Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Quantitative Psychology, Mathematics, or related field.

Equivalency and/or Substitution: Will accept a Bachelor's Degree and 24 months equivalent experience in lieu of the Master's Degree for a total of 24 months experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of SAS, R, or related analytical software. Strong mathematical skills.
• ·Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to a problem.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand written instructions and information. Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Advanced computer skills.

Working Conditions:

• Physical:
  • Sitting for prolonged periods.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Reaching and bending.
• Environmental:
  • Standard Office Environment

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