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01 The Valley Hospital
Biostatistician, Research - Clinical Trials, Full Time, Day
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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
Position Summary Provides comprehensive statistical, methodological, and research support to clinical and administrative researchers across Valley Hospital, assisting with study design, data acquisition, analysis planning, and dissemination of findings. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to acquire, manage, extract, validate, and analyze data from internal and external sources, including electronic medical records, clinical registries, administrative databases, and research datasets. Performs a broad range of biostatistical analyses and develops reports, dashboards, and research outputs that support evidence-based decision-making, quality improvement initiatives, and scholarly publications. Supports data quality, research infrastructure, and process improvement efforts through the development of data collection systems, reporting methodologies, and operational metrics while ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of all information. Education Master's degree in statistics required. Experience Managing databases and datasets for human subjects research studies. Familiarity with medical terminology, medical record review, chart abstraction, and data extraction. Translational science research. Industry-standard clinical trial database systems. Data entry, database management, and data quality assurance. Developing, maintaining, and managing databases and datasets, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Conducting qualitative research. Working with direct human subjects research. Generating descriptive statistics for abstracts, presentations, grant applications, manuscripts, policy briefs, and white papers. Extracting and generating data from multiple secondary data sources, including scanned and portable document format (PDF) files. Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills. Customer-focused with a strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook or equivalent email systems, Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software, word processing applications, and statistical software such as SAS, R, or Stata. Strong background in relational database design, development, testing, and deployment using REDCap and other clinical database management systems. Strong decision-making, task-prioritization, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. Ability to integrate electronic health record (EHR) data into REDCap and other clinical database systems. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to thoroughly document processes, procedures, and workflows. Ability to complete required job-specific training and certifications, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) modules and other relevant certifications. Job Location The Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift Day (United States of America) Benefits Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees) Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees) Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.) 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities Salary Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.