Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
TM
The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
Research Scientist II
Career Insights for Biostatistician
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on New Jersey data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Biostatistician conducts statistical analysis of health and biology-related data. Analysis may be used for product development at a pharmaceutical company, disease research at a hospital or health policy research at a public health organization.
$120,887 / year median in New Jersey
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Summary Senior non-faculty researcher, use fundamental and advanced concepts, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization to design and perform complex scientific research. Primary Responsibilities Plan and complete the most complex procedures: participate in discovery projects. Oversee organization, coding, synthesis and analysis of findings. Review research methodologies; plan, develop and compose protocols for implementation, assessment, testing, cost effectiveness, and quality. Supervise staff including hiring, training, performance reviews, coaching and corrective actions; oversee daily oerations of the laboratory. Oversee assignments to researchers, biostatisticians, data analysts, and other members of the research team including staff members, who gather, code, enter and track data. Plan and perform statistical analyses using advanced techniques; determine and review statistical findings with investigators and recommend design modifications in study protocols. Prepare scientific reports, outcome findings and scientific manuscripts. Assist in outcome interpretation and composition of the results sections of manuscripts and reports. Participate in meetings with principle investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, evaluate lab procedures. Train students, residents and post-doctoral fellows in specific research protocols; develop training materials. Develop, implement and maintain a computerized record system for reporting results. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge
- Skills
- Abilities Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.
Minimum Required Education:
PhD in a scientific fieldMinimum Required Experience:
4 years Physical Requirements Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. Work Environment Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment. Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects. #LI-AV1 Why MCW? Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options 403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Pet Insurance On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring- Collaborative
- Curiosity
- Inclusive
- Integrity
- Respect.