Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Rush Alzheimers Dis Ctr-ResFac

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:05 PM)

Summary:

This position performs statistical analyses and writes reports summarizing those results. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and document computer programs that summarize, describe and analyze scientific data concerning topics in the biomedical and social sciences. Much of this data will be extracted from electronic health records (EHR), and may exist in the Hadoop cloud environment.

• Write and run programs to provide descriptive summaries of database files, including frequencies, lists and plots; examine data to identify potential data inconsistencies.

• Develop, run and maintain programs to perform statistical analyses of biomedical data. Types of data to be analyzed include categorical, longitudinal and censored failure-time data. Statistical methods employed will include survival analyses, generalized linear modeling, nonparametric methods and graphical analyses.

• Document all datasets, programs and program output clearly to facilitate their interpretation and general use by other data management staff and research investigators.

• Participate in meetings with research investigators and staff to ensure accuracy and clarity.

• Prepare clear written summaries of analyses to facilitate their use by other data management staff as well as research investigators and staff.

• Other duties as assigned.

Other information:

Required Job Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Biostatistics or Statistics.

• 2 year of experience performing statistical analysis of biomedical or social science data.

• Knowledge with linear and logistic regression, longitudinal analysis and survival analysis methods.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Proficiency with SAS programming. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point).

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

• Detailed oriented and careful attention to accuracy.

• Ability to function effectively within a team environment.

• Self-directed. Must be able to work independently.

• Able to prioritize workload and be self-directed.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Knowledge or experience working with EHR data, big data, and cloud computing services.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Statistician 1 - Alzheimer Center - Full-time

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 5219