Research Scientist OPS

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

1d•$55,000 - $63,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position will assist with gathering, analyzing, and interpreting a wide variety of data related to clinical research, clinical quality improvement, and programmatic effectiveness. Applies statistical knowledge and methods to improve data collection plans and to create insight.

Requirements

Knowledge of statistical concepts, methods, and techniques used in clinical research studies.
Proficiency in statistical software packages such as STATA, SAS, R, or SPSS.
Solid understanding of experimental design, sample size calculations, and randomization methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex statistical concepts to non-statisticians.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
A bachelor's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or a related field and a minimum of two years of professional experience; or a master's degree in one of the same fields.
Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree (Degree Equivalency Clause).

Responsibilities

Aggregating and analyzing clinical data/quality reports to support contract execution and justification.
Aggregating and analyzing partnership and programmatic data/quality reports to support institutional effectiveness and accreditation.
Designing study protocols, completing power analyses, preparing grants, performing literature reviews, developing data extraction forms, extracting data, managing data, and analyzing data.
Conducting statistical analyses using appropriate statistical software (such as STATA, SAS, R, and SPSS), including descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, survival analysis, and various multivariable modeling.
Provides insight regarding biostatistics and research methodologies and proposes statistical approaches to improve research and quality improvement efforts.
Scholarly, research, and clinical results dissemination and presentation.
Performs other duties as assigned.