Senior Research Analyst

Arbor Research•Ann Arbor, MI

3d•Remote

About The Position

Arbor Research Collaborative for Health is hiring a Senior Research Analyst, with possible consideration for placement at the Senior Research Analyst II level depending on qualifications and experience. The analyst works with lead investigators to coordinate research development and complete assignments, contributes to analytic design, independently handles a range of analytical requests, and supports epidemiologic and health policy research. The role includes developing and validating SAS code, preparing research papers and presentations, and communicating results to technical and nontechnical audiences. It also contributes to proposals and mentors junior analysts. The position is remote and requires the employee to be physically located in one of the listed states. The role is exempt, is 40 hours per week, has minimal overnight travel (no more than 5%, depending on the position), and does not supervise others. Salary range is $79,200 to $127,400; compensation depends in part on market range, geographic pay zone, job level, experience, skills, certifications, and education.

Requirements

Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Economics, Public Health, or Public Policy.
At least 4 years of professional experience with statistical software; SAS is preferred. Experience may include conducting survival analysis.
Demonstrated history of progressively more responsible statistical programming experience.
Excellent understanding of statistical concepts and substantial knowledge of analytical approaches for health care.
Strong oral and written communication skills with diverse audiences, including sponsors and policy makers.
Strong mentoring skills, potentially including supervisory or teaching experience.
Demonstrated Arbor Research project or contract expertise.
Ability to run or lead subprojects with little to no intervention.
Contributions to health services research, biostatistics, or epidemiology, demonstrated through a combination of peer-reviewed publications and written reports.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Non-profit experience.
Health research background.

Responsibilities

Work with lead investigators as needed to coordinate research development and complete assignments in a timely manner.
Contribute significantly to the design of analytical approaches for specific research questions.
Follow established strategies and tools to ensure accuracy, programming, and documentation standards, including analytical checklists and code reviews.
Independently complete a wide variety of analytical requests, including journal papers, quick-turnaround data requests, and analyses for investigators or committees.
Prepare medical and statistical research papers and presentations supporting epidemiologic and health policy research.
Assist authors with preparing tables and figures for written materials.
Present results clearly in public forums to biostatisticians and non-biostatisticians, including clinicians, and represent Arbor Research in these presentations.
Attend committee meetings, conference calls, and national and international conferences.
Contribute to writing and producing proposals for new projects.
Develop SAS code for analyses and verify coding accuracy.
Mentor junior analysts in understanding and implementing statistical analyses, and help them contribute effectively and productively to project objectives.
Help select or develop methodological approaches for requested analyses.
Lead analytic approaches while consulting with Principal Investigators.
Demonstrate a strong desire to improve skills and knowledge.
Work with external investigators.