Biostatistician/Psychometrician
Behavioral Sciences & Interactive Technology Company
Inflexxion, Inc. is a behavioral science & interactive technology company that combines research with innovative solutions for critical areas of healthcare. We focus on developing scientifically-proven web-based programs confronting health areas such as pharmaceutical health care risk management, substance abuse and college health.
We hire creative, smart, compassionate, innovative people who work closely with others to improve health behaviors through technology. Our staff is detailed, organized, and understands the project cycle. We offer competitive salaries and a full range of benefits.
We currently have an opening for a biostatistician with a psychology background, reporting directly to the Chief Science Officer, to assist with all aspects of study design and analysis on grant-funded and private-contract projects. The ideal candidate will have an interest in innovative applied research (psychometric experience/interest a plus). This is a hands-on role.
Responsibilities:
Perform as Project Statistician for select projects Work with research staff (Principal Investigators, Research Coordinators, and Project Managers) during all phases of a study to assist with research design and study implementation questions Manage resource allocation and timeline development for Data Department Participate in protocol development or clinical development plan process, including discussions of study designs, selection of endpoints, sample size determination, and preparation of statistical section of the protocol Prepare statistical analysis plans and be able to present and support them with clients Perform analyses on randomized trials testing the effectiveness of health promotion websites and write reports summarizing results Perform analyses for psychometric/measurement development studies, testing the reliability and validity of new assessments and write reports summarizing results Prepare the statistical and power sections for grants submitted to government and private-sector institutions Assist in writing results appropriate for publication in peer-reviewed journals Serve as a member of the Scientific Review Committee, which reviews all research protocols before the initiation of a study Assist with management and supervision of personnel in the Data Department (10%) Manage and train junior statistical personnel
Qualifications:
M.S. degree or ABD with at least 5 years of experience, PhD a plus Excellent English skills Strong skills in SAS or SPSS; longitudinal analysis skills (RMANOVA/ linear mixed modeling) are a plus Database manipulation skills, with strong attention to detail Experience with application of a variety of statistical methods and ability to work on complex statistical problems Expertise with principles of research methodology, including experimental study designs used in clinical and social science studies Ability to write technically for reports, manuscripts, and grant submissions, as well as non-technically for presentation to non-scientific audiences Project management experience Good interpersonal skills to communicate with study staff of all levels Interest or background in psychology or social science is a plus Experience with psychometric analytic techniques a plus Experience developing statistical and data SOPs a plus
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to:
inflexxionjobs@inflexxion.com
We look forward to hearing from you.
