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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status
Regular Full time

Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $66,500.00 - $101,000.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

Biostatistician I

Position Summary

The HSS Research Institute's Program in Biostatistics and Bioinformatics provides comprehensive methodologic and analytic support to clinical, translational, and basic scientists conducting musculoskeletal research at the Hospital for Special Surgery. The Program seeks an individual to join the Outcomes Research group. In this role, you will collaborate with HSS scientific investigators to provide study design and statistical analysis support for a variety of clinical research projects. There will be opportunities for authorship on publications stemming from your work as well as opportunities for teaching residents and fellows. Specifically, the Biostatistician I will offer expertise in study design, execution, analysis, and reporting of musculoskeletal research projects under the supervision of more senior biostatisticians.

Essential Tasks/Responsibilities:

Assist in protocol development including study design, sample size and power calculations and statistical analysis plans.

Proficiency in data preparation, descriptive analyses, comparative statistics, and advanced statistical modeling.

Conduct statistical analysis using SAS, R or STATA.

Communicate results to investigators in writing and meet with investigators to explain findings in a concise and clear manner.

Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of summary reports, tables, and figures to investigators and study team.

Collaborate on grants, presentations and manuscripts submitted for publication, including writing of methods sections and analysis plans for incorporation into protocols and grant submissions.

Stay informed on statistical techniques as applied to musculoskeletal research issues by reading journals and/or attending courses/programming meetings.

Be able to collaborate with peers

Education/Experience

Master's Degree or higher in biostatistics or related field.

1-2 years of experience working as a biostatistician preferred

Experience in musculoskeletal research preferred.

Competencies

Competency in statistical software is required. Preferred software includes SAS, R and STATA.

Proficiency in a wide range of statistical methods including regression modelling and longitudinal analysis.

Effective written and oral communication.

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines for deliverables.

Provide sound methodologic review to an internal scientific review panel.

Demonstrate good organization skills, effective time management, and the ability to manage several concurrent tasks.

Maintain a team-oriented approach and possess the ability to cultivate a positive and collegial workplace relationships - demonstrating integrity and ethics at all times.

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Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.

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