Research Statistician

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Work Hours: Full-time position: 80 hours biweekly Day Shift position Job Overview: This position provides expert consultation and assistance to faculty, fellow and resident physicians in all aspects of completing a research study. This includes research design and protocol development, grant formulation and writing if applicable, data tabulation, statistical analysis, abstract writing and submission, creation of sophisticated poster presentations, and education regarding the research design and statistical analysis utilized in the study. In addition, this position manages numerous projects and is accountable for ensuring the appropriate steps are being taken to keep the project moving in a timely manner. This includes coordination of all necessary paperwork to receive Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approval, and/or research funding. This position works closely with the program director of their specific area and keeps him/her current on all ongoing staff, resident and fellow research projects. This position requires to work with a multidisciplinary team and ensures clear and timely communication throughout the study life.

Requirements

Master's Degree in a scientific or technical discipline (e.g., Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Science, Statistics, or related field). (Required)
1 - 2 years of Professional Clinical Research Experience (Required)
Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, Python, Stata).
Strong foundational understanding of statistical concepts and techniques.
Basic understanding of research regulations and ethics related to IRB.
Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Assists faculty, fellows, and residents in designing research protocols and selecting appropriate study methodologies.
Performs literature reviews to inform study development and supports evidence-based research design.
Contributes to the creation, validation, and evaluation of data collection tools to ensure accuracy, consistency and patient confidentiality.
Conducts statistical analyses using appropriate methods to evaluate research data.
Performs quality checks and audits on datasets to ensure completeness and reliability.
Submits data requests via IS ticketing system to initiate project datasets, ensuring timely data acquisition.
Provides guidance on statistical methods and their appropriate application within the context of clinical research studies.
Assists in determining appropriate sample sizes and power calculations for proposed studies.
Supports the preparation of research manuscripts, abstracts, and grant proposals.
Assists in formatting and editing content for publication and conference submission.
Collaborates in developing slide decks and poster presentations for publication and conference submission.
Maintains clear and timely communication with investigators and research teams throughout study approvals and compliance checks.
Supports the preparation of IRB and IACUC applications and related documentation for study approvals and compliance checks.
Tracks and logs research metrics for dissemination to leadership and outside departments.