Salary
💰 $121,000 - $206,000 per year
About the role
- The Staff Non-Clinical Biostatistician will hold strong statistical and computational skills to lead in the development, validation, and support of genomic assays
- This role will directly partner with thought leaders in the design, analysis, reporting, and internal publication of reports pertaining to process monitoring and product development
- This position requires in-depth understanding of methods of product development, reagent characterization, design of systems of assay control and approaches to maintenance of process control, and process troubleshooting
- This position is field based / remote
- Represent the statistics function on project teams for product development programs, providing strategic input and contributing significantly to the design of studies and the development plan
- Contribute to establishing assay process control systems remotely, e.g., liaise with German staff (Trier lab) in utilization of process monitoring data, if necessary
- Work on significant and unique issues
- Exercise independent judgment in selecting and adapting methods appropriate for the specific objective
- Use professional concepts and principles to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways
- Mentor and support the activities within the organization for the development of methods of process control
- Partner with statistical collaborators
- Apply knowledge of theoretical and applied statistics
- Apply strong statistical programming and analysis skills in industry standard analysis software, e.g., SAS, R, Python
- Apply excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
- Professional manner with the ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team including scientists, pathologists, oncologists, and representatives from commercial, legal, and business development functions
- Ability to independently lead complex research or development projects requiring an understanding of scientific principles and concepts, as well as relevant developments in the field
- Ability to interact with and exert significant influence on study design, analysis methods, and interpretation of study results, in consultation with a program team
- Ability to prioritize and drive results with a strong emphasis on quality
- Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
- Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork
- Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance
- Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day
- Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 60% of a typical working day
- Ability to spend 60% of a typical working day concentrating and or analyzing data
- Ability to travel between Exact Sciences locations
- Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, or field as outlined in the essential functions, or Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or field as outlined in the essential functions and 3 years of relevant work experience in industry, academia, or a research institute in lieu of Ph.D.
- 12+ years of relevant work experience in industry, academia or a research institute
- Demonstrated success in using process control methods to surveille a complex multi-parameter process and maintain nominal process function
- Basic computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with Tableau or other “dashboard” process monitoring software
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship