Assistant Research Biostatistician

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•New York, NY

2d•$83,800 - $134,000

About The Position

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is dedicated to ending cancer for life through specialized patient care, innovative translational and clinical research, and training the next generation of scientists and clinicians. The Assistant Research Biostatistician supports clinical and statistical research through programming, data management, analysis, and collaboration with investigators, clinicians, and biostatisticians. The role develops and maintains application programs in statistical software packages; manipulates data and programs standard and non-standard analyses; translates statistical algorithms into accurate, reproducible code; and tests, debugs, and maintains documented programs. It creates and maintains research datasets and data files, queries clinical research databases and other data sources, and performs analyses such as survival analysis, linear modeling, and categorical data analysis. The position also interprets results, recommends further analyses, creates tables, figures, charts, and reports, and contributes to scientific publications, presentations, and grant applications. The role collaborates on research projects, participates in project meetings, assesses resource needs, and supports ongoing study activities. This is a full-time position in New York, NY, reporting to the Manager, Biostatistics / Research Statistics. The stated pay range is $83,800 to $134,000. MSK describes itself as an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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.
Strong attention to detail and organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with large datasets and relational databases.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain application programs within statistical software packages to support clinical and research studies.
Manipulate data, create 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 to 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.