A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

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The Statistical Analysis of Biomedical and Educational Research (SABER) unit is the data coordinating center for several multi-center clinical trials and observational studies. We are a research center located within the Biostatistics Department at the School of Public Health (SPH) on Michigan's central campus. We are seeking an experienced PhD-level or master-level staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all members of our community. Your role will be to support statistical activities for multiple grants. You will report to the Manager of Statistics. The position will come with excellent university benefits, competitive salary, and opportunities for career advancement and development.

SABER prides itself on fostering a collegial, open, and family-friendly work environment, and our team is fully remote. For more information on SABER, please visit: https://sph.umich.edu/saber/

The Department of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan School of Public Health is rated the top biostatistics program in the country by the National Academies. You will have opportunities to work and grow with experts from diverse areas of biostatistics. For more information on the Biostatistics Department, please visit: https://sph.umich.edu/biostat/

The Statistician Expert will conduct the following activities, independently, with minimal guidance and oversight by faculty and staff biostatisticians.

• Review statistical consideration sections (including definition of subject population, schedule of activities, and endpoints) of study protocols.
• Prepare derived, de-identified, and/or archival datasets. 
• Conduct data analyses in SAS or R, including 
  • Write analysis programs
  • Validate analysis programs
• Prepare reports for
  • Submission of abstracts and papers to scientific journals
  • DSMB, FDA, or steering committee review
• Work with the SABER team on the conduct and reporting of clinical studies per good clinical practice (GCP). Tasks may include the creation of standard reporting programs for internal and external use.
• Implement methods to ensure the quality of study data, including participation in development of and implementation of standard operating procedures and the creation of SAS macros for regular reporting.

• Bachelor degree in statistics, biostatistics, public health, epidemiology, computer science, information, or related field with a minimum of 10 years experience using statistical software for data management and statistical analysis. 
• Experience with SAS
• Experience with data cleaning and review and implementing database quality assurance standards
• Clinical research experience
• Experience analyzing clinical trials or observational studies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities 
• An eagerness and aptitude for learning new skills
• Ability to work effectively on teams, and collaborate with SABER statisticians

• Advanced SAS experience, including data step processing and macro languages 
• Experience working with clinical investigators
• Understanding of ICH, GCP and FDA regulations and guidelines regarding the conduct of human subject research

This position may be eligible for remote and/or flexible work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department.  Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. For more information, please visit: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits/.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.