Biostatistician Job Listing at University of California in Irvine, CA (Job ID 67689)

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Job Opening ID: 67689 Reports To: Chief, Division of Pulmonary/Professor Working Title: Biostatistician Department: DOM Pulmonary Bargaining Unit: 99 FLSA: Exempt Payroll Job Code: 006257 Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine Percent of Time: 100% Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F Employee Class: Career

 

Position Summary:   The Department of Medicine has 11 divisions, more than 300 employees and more than $68 million in expenditures annually. The mission of the Department of Medicine is to deliver accessible, patient-centered healthcare of the highest caliber while training compassionate, visionary, and innovative clinicians and researchers. We develop, teach and practice state-of-the-art, evidenced-based medicine that holds the promise of a better future for the people of California and beyond.
  The Data Analyst will be responsible for working with field staff both internationally and domestically, managing data collection and performing data analyses for one or more research projects (current major projects are described below). Responsibilities will include developing data collection instruments, collecting and organizing quantitative and qualitative data, training project staff to collect quantitative and qualitative data, developing and maintaining data quality control and assurance procedures, and data management in Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) , Stata and Ror other similar program. The analyst will work with biostatisticians to execute data analyses. Current Major Projects 1. Supporting, Mobilizing and Accelerating Research for Tuberculosis Elimination (SMART4TB) Technical Area 1 (Diagnostics) consortium studies – SMART4TB is a USIAD-funded multi-institution and multi-country initiative to accelerate development of new diagnostics, therapeutics and containment strategies, with partners across 24 countries organized into 6 regional hubs. 2. Rapid Research in Diagnostics Development for TB Network (R2D2 TB Network) – This NIH U01-funded project will establish a platform for identifying promising early-stage diagnostics from a broad range of product developers and conducting field evaluations in TB endemic countries to advance their development and evaluate their accuracy, usability/acceptability and costs/cost-effectiveness. The project includes field sites in up to 10 countries (Uganda, South Africa, the Gambia, Zambia, Vietnam, India, Philippines, Peru, Brazil and Georgia). Skills of interest include international field site management, data management and human factors research. As desired, the project provides opportunities to be involved in Bayesian analytic methods and health economic studies.
  Total Compensation:

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

 

$81,900.00 - $150,500.00 (Annual Salary)

 

Department Website:

 https://www.medicine.uci.edu/pulmonary/

 

Required:  

• Relevant training in biostatistics or equivalent experience. 
• Experience in Stata and/or R Problem Solving Please provide 2-3 examples of problem solving for this position as described below (please be brief: 1-3 sentences for each example). Common problems solved by the employee: 
• A new intervention is being implemented. The employee will update the study database and data quality assurance procedures to ensure accurate data capture. 
• Project stakeholders need regular information on study progress. The employee will design and develop data reporting tools and reports using programs such as Stata or R. The employee will serve as the primary author of analysis code used in reporting, and incorporate any edits as needed to maintain up-to-date reporting. Less frequent and more complex problems solved by the employee: 
• A new research study project begins and requires a database for data collection. The employee consults with the principal investigator and assists with the design and development of the data collection tools. 
• A large number of data queries are generated for a particular data collection field. The employee consults with the principal investigator to problem solve and revise the data collection tool and/or re-train study staff on data collection and entry Problems/situations that are referred to this employee's supervisor: 
• A question comes up about re-defining a key analytic variable. Employee reports to the PI for review. 
• The employee observes that one study site has consistently poor quality data that is limiting timely analysis. 
• Employee reports to the PI for problem solving.
• Bachelor's degree in epidemiology, public health, or related area and 3 years of directly relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Human Subjects research training or ability to obtain in the first year of employment
• Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing. 
• Knowledge of several statistical programs including STATA, R and MS Excel, as well as the data management program REDCap, is required to ensure the accuracy of study data, produce relevant datasets for analysis, conduct data analysis, and prepare data for publication/presentation. 
• Experience working on international collaborations including international field experience. 
• Experience working in global health research including in sub-Saharan Africa or Asia
   

Preferred:  

• Master's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health or related area or equivalent experience/training (preferred)
• Thorough knowledge of research function. 
• Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis and systems programming. 
• Thorough skills in analysis and consultation. 
• Skills in project management. Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations. 
• Knowledge of medical terminology with a focus on tuberculosis and/or HIV diagnosis and treatment is needed to work with the many study collaborators. 
• Proficiency and experience with analyzing hierarchical data. 
• Proficiency and experience with qualitative data.

 

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu

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