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| Senior Biostatistician, Biomarker Discovery and Diagnostic Development - Job # 1926 |
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Client Synopsis:
Full Scale is currently recruiting for the following position which is based in Raleigh-Durham, NC.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
We are currently seeking to hire a mid or sr. level Bioinformatics Analyst or Biostatistician. This individual will consult with research teams and will conduct bioinformatics/statistical analysis in a variety of metabolomic, clinical and/or biomarker discovery studies. These studies revolve around specific goals for the development of human diagnostic tests. The candidate will work collaboratively with scientists on projects that lead to journal publications, presentations at professional meetings, and reports that influence project progression. The successful candidate will have experience with multivariate statistical modeling for the development of diagnostic tests.
- Develop and implement existing and new computational methods and tools for analysis of complex large data sets.
- Ability to work independently on scientific goals and interact effectively in project teams.
- Experience designing clinical studies for biomarker discovery and validation studies.
- Experience developing complicated diagnostic algorithms and practical optimization of those models to easily understood tests. This individual would utilize R&D study data to improve already existing algorithms and establish new ones (e.g., multivariate models, incorporation of analyte concentration boundaries, investigate algorithms that include biomarkers plus other clinical variables, design of models that account for non-linear relationships, etc.).
- Experience translating test results into patient or physician reports that are easily understood by physicians, such as use of risk scoring models.
- Extensive experience performing and interpreting the following analyses: ROC analysis, sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, odds ratios, confidence intervals, etc.
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Requirements:
- Masters degree or Ph.D. and 5 - 7 years work experience providing data analysis support to researchers in genomics, proteomics, toxicology, environmental health, statistical genetics, public health, or related disciplines.
- Peer-reviewed publications in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics or other 'omics', toxicology, environmental health, public health, or related disciplines.
- Significant experience with statistical aspects of study design, including power calculations. Fluency with SAS, R, S-Plus, and/or general programming languages.
- Ability to communicate statistical concepts and data analysis interpretations orally and in writing to non-statisticians.
- Affinity for collaboration.
- Attention to detail, willingness to take on responsibility for satisfying project needs.
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 A competitive compensation plan including salary and incentives will be provided.
Additionally, our Client offers a competitive benefits program including health, dental,
and life insurance coverage, a 401(k) savings plan, and paid time off.
For confidential consideration please submit a resume and salary requirements to
Claire Cormier at: claire@fullscalesolutions.com.
Full Scale Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
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