Assistant Research Biostatistician

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•New York, NY

1d•$83,800 - $134,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join MSK's research team and play a key role in supporting clinical and statistical research through programming, data management, analysis, and collaboration. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with investigators, clinicians, and biostatisticians to generate meaningful insights that advance scientific discovery and improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
Experience with statistical programming software such as SAS, R, Python, or similar analytical tools.
Knowledge of statistical methods commonly used in clinical and observational research.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with large datasets and relational databases preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain application programs within statistical software packages to support clinical and research studies.
Perform data manipulation, create new variables, and program standard and non-standard statistical analyses.
Translate statistical algorithms into accurate, reproducible programs.
Test, debug, and maintain well-documented code.
Create, manage, and maintain research datasets and data files.
Design and execute data queries from clinical research databases and other data sources.
Conduct statistical analyses, including survival analysis, linear modeling, and categorical data analysis.
Interpret analytical results and recommend additional analyses as needed.
Develop tables, figures, charts, and reports that effectively communicate findings.
Contribute to scientific publications, presentations, and grant applications.
Collaborate with investigators, clinical teams, and PhD statisticians on research projects.
Participate in project meetings, assess resource requirements, and support ongoing study activities.