Statistical Programmer II

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

As a Statistical Programmer, you will work effectively as part of a project team, which may include an investigator, biostatistician and programmer, providing expertise and training related to data collection, database development and programming, statistical analysis and data presentation. In this role, you will design and apply standard computer programs for statistical data collection, analysis, evaluation and graphical presentation. You will also create customized computer programs for general use and specific projects using statistical applications (e.g., SAS, R/S-PLUS and Stata) in a PC and/or mainframe environment. This position develops and maintains code for emerging statistical techniques in one or more of these languages and demonstrates expertise in biostatistics, epidemiology, general research and/or database management while supporting several projects or multiple aspects of a single project simultaneously.

To be considered for this position, candidates must reside in Northeast Ohio.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform data management.
• Assemble data from multiple sources, resolve data problems and perform general data management tasks with minimal supervision and/or mentoring.
• Demonstrate ability to work with data from multiple platforms.
• Develop, write, document and test statistical programs given the parameters and/or someone's sample code.
• Deliver code that requires minimal review and cross-checking from a more senior individual and should use advanced programming methods, such as macros or reusable functions, advanced SQL, etc.
• Use and adapt programs of others and document your own code.
• Demonstrate basic ability to interpret biostatistical, epidemiological or general research results.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to other team members.
• Provide review or revisions as necessary in outside communications.
• Train and mentor Statistical Programmer I's and/or serve as department technical resource.
• Create data visualization and reports for dissemination to clinical staff and quality personnel.
• Review medical data for improvements – synthesizing data for leadership review.
• Work effectively as part of a project team (which may include an investigator, biostatistician and programmer) providing expertise related to data collection, database development, data management, programming, statistical analysis and presentation of data.
• Design and apply standard computer programs for statistical data collection, analysis, evaluation and graphical presentation.
• Create customized computer programs for general use and specific projects utilizing statistical applications (e.g. SAS, R/S-PLUS, Stata) in a PC and/or mainframe environment.
• Develop and maintain code for emerging statistical techniques in one or more of these languages.
• Demonstrate ability in areas of biostatistics, epidemiology and general research and/or database management while working on several projects, or several aspects of one project.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master’s degree in computer science, statistics, epidemiology or related field and three to five years of experience
• OR Bachelor’s degree in related field and five to seven years of experience
• Demonstrates ability to draft basic statistical programs
• Experience in the use of standard statistical packages
• Knowledge of SAS or S-PLUS/R
• Understanding of basic medical terminology
• Demonstrates basic ability to interpret biostatistics, epidemiological, or general research results
• Good organization, communication and time management skills
• Fluent in English, sound writing skills, and ability to clearly communicate information both orally and in writing

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Knowledge of SQL, Oracle or another relational database
• Prior experience in a health care research environment
• Knowledge of SQL, Oracle
• Research background

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment. 
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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