Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research and Prevention (SCHARP) at Fred Hutch is a full service statistical and data management center focused on HIV prevention research, COVID-19 vaccine development, and preventative methods for other infectious diseases. SCHARP provides operational support to the Vaccine & Immunology Statistical Center (VISC), and other networks situated within the Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Epidemiology program of the Vaccine & Infectious Disease Division at Fred Hutch. SCHARP has an annual budget of over $50 million, more than 190 employees and is currently managing over 40 active phase I - III clinical trials in over 150 clinical sites around the world.

SCHARP is seeking a Biostatistician, level III-IV, to primarily support studies conducted by the Vaccine Immunology Statistical Center (VISC). VISC partners with world-class research programs and laboratories to tackle global public health initiatives in infectious disease. VISC operates within two global research networks: the Collaboration for AIDS Vaccine Discovery and the Global Health Discovery Collaboratory, both supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. VISC works with high-dimensional, next generation sequencing, and multiplex immunological assay data, with the aim of improving our understanding of the immune system and its potential in fighting infectious diseases. The focus encompasses a wide methodological spectrum, ranging from traditional biostatistics to cutting-edge techniques in machine learning and dynamic modeling.

The Biostatistician III- IV will provide an advanced level of statistical and programming support across a breadth of applications including pre-clinical and clinical trials of novel vaccination and passive immunization strategies, as well as infectious disease observational studies. The incumbent primarily uses R to write efficient, reusable, and easily maintainable code for analyses and graphical and tabular descriptives. Core to the role is the ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively with colleagues and be responsive to the needs of both internal and external customers within an environment of mutual cooperation and respect.

This is an exceptional opportunity for candidates who are enthusiastic about biostatistics and data analysis, curious and eager to learn, passionate about immunology and infectious diseases and dedicated to improving global health. We are looking for candidates with enthusiasm to supervise or mentor junior statisticians, lead statistical and R programming initiatives, and be an integral part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team that supports professional growth and personal well-being. We highly value scientific rigor, open science, inclusion, and diversity.

Responsibilities

May include some or all of the following:

• Collaborate with statisticians/epidemiologists, statistical programmers, laboratory scientists, laboratory data managers, and other subject-matter experts to provide statistical support for clinical studies and research projects involving laboratory data.
• Generate written summaries for use in customized statistical lab reports.
• Mentor or formally supervise more junior SRAs as required. Conduct performance reviews of direct reports.
• Contribute to and review study documents including protocol drafts, statistical analysis plans, and other documents as required.
• Participate in protocol team conference calls and meetings, scientific meetings, and internal team meetings as required.
• Participate in and lead internal project initiatives which may include developing new tools and processes, evaluating new statistical software packages, or exploring other value-added team activities.
• Maintain functional understanding of standard policies and procedures and complete required training in a timely manner; Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard procedures and related quality documents.
• Represent SCHARP and the data analytics unit at professional meetings.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Biostatistician III:

• MS or PhD degree in Statistics or Biostatistics or related field with demonstrated work experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of related work experience is required.
• Proficiency with R.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general statistical practice within clinical trials.
• Thorough understanding of statistical programming process and best practices.
• Functional understanding of GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record of collaboration with internal colleagues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Biostatistician IV:

• MS or PhD degree in Statistics or Biostatistics or related field with demonstrated work experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of related work experience is required.
• High-level proficiency with R.
• Demonstrated functional knowledge of general statistical practice within clinical trials.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a senior, lead or management role.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience statistical project management.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Proven track record of collaboration with internal and external partners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Biostatistician III:

• 4+ years of relevant work expereince.
• Demonstrated specialized knowledge of statistical practice within clinical trials.
• Proven track record of collaboration with external collaborators.
• Experience with laboratory assay data.
• Experience with R-markdown.
• Experience with Git, GitHub, or other version control software.

Biostatistician IV:

• All preferred qualifications of level III, plus:
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in statistical project management.
• 2+ years of experience in a senior, lead or management role.
• Able to lead statistical tasks with minimal supervision.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

Biostatistician III: The annual base salary range for this position is from $93,101 to $139,630, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Biostatistician IV: The annual base salary range for this position is from $104,416 to $165,006, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

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