Associate Biostatistician- fully remote east coast

Position: Associate Biostatistician- fully remote on the east coast Location: Radnor Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description PPD's mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it's you We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to reimagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright and energetic teams. At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and wellbeing of our employees. What will you do in this role? The Associate Biostatistician provides laboratory statistical support for analyses involving cut point determination, data comparison, method qualification and validation, trending specification limit evaluations, and much more. Serve as a lead statistician on projects with supervision. The major responsibility is to support the development and routine operation of vaccine and biologics assays. Provide statistical support to experimental design, data analysis, assay validation, scientific research and publication, and assay development. Prepare and review reports and protocols. Contribute to the statistical methods section and verify for completeness and consistency. Create SAS programs, graphs, and tables to perform and interpret analyses. Participate in internal meetings. Interact with multiple departments including data management, labs, and IT. Analyze Quality Control data to identify trends or anomalies. Provide training and support to scientists and other non-statistical professionals. Education: Master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field. In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role. Experience: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0-2+ years'). Solid SAS programming experience is required. 1 year of professional work experience within a Lab or working with Clinical Trials is preferred. MS Office proficiency is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: bolthires Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Power Point SAS programming skills R programming skills JMP skills Ability to direct and promote collaboration in a multi-disciplinary team setting Strong understanding of statistical methodology Sollid project management skills, as shown through management of multiple projects Ability to interact with lab scientists, curious about underlying biology hypothesis, assay technologies, and limitations (both in biology and assay technology). Ability to ask scientific (rather than just statistical) questions so that the focus is on 'what is the right question' rather than on 'what is a better statistical method for a given question'. Knowledge of clinical trials structure Excellent written and verbal communications skills Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills to create and follow timelines, conduct long-range planning, adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple projects Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude to work effectively in a team environment and act as a liaison with other departments Ability to solve problems logically Location: Fully remote on the East Coast. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #Start Your Story at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Apply today Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 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