Biostatistician

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Location Augusta University - Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904 College/Department Information The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation’s largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class.
The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia.
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MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to more than 500 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs.
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Job Summary This position will have primary responsibility for developing and executing the study design, data collection, and analysis plan for research projects within the Department of Surgery.
Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Strong data analysis experience using R/Bioconductor and Linux.
Maintenance of analysis pipelines.
Experience in the analysis of high-thought put sequencing data.
Illumina and ion torrent sequence analysis.
Familiarity with Galaxy or other pipeline building system.
Maintenance of Cancer Center and Illumina computing servers.
Provide written templates tailored to individual grant applications.
Prepare well-written methods sections for publications.
Remain abreast of emerging trends in bioinformatics including analysis of whole genome, exome, miRNA, methyl-Seq, Chip-Seq and other emerging applications.
Participate in planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles.
Must interact with researchers and understand projects and needs of investigators to design optimal solutions for analysis of genomic and next-gen sequencing data.
Review protocols, case report forms (CRFs), data management plans, data specifications and other related study documents.
Create randomization schedule per study design and relevant specifications.
Independently develop statistical analysis plans (SAP) in accordance with the protocols.
Develop analysis data specifications.
Sample size definition and calculation of endpoint analyses procedures.
Develop and validate SAS programs, micros and utility tools.
Apply advanced programming knowledge to support programming efficiencies.
Prepare statistical data for inclusion in reports to data monitoring committees, federal regulatory agencies, managers or clients/researchers.
Perform all other job-related duties/tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications Master's degree in Biostatistics or closely related field from an accredited college or university with a minimum of one year of experience in statistical consulting and data management.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience In-depth knowledge of biostatistics with a focus in bioinformatics.
Experience in the analysis of NG-Sequencing data.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Ability to maintain confidentiality Detail-oriented Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer/software databases Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position) Pay Grade: 18 Salary: $48,341 - $65,000 Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: 10/26/23 - Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
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For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s).
Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
The primary work location for this position is within the Augusta University Medical Center or other Augusta University Health System Clinic Space and is subject to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services guidelines.
The selected candidate will be required to provide proof of COVID vaccination or an approved exemption.
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