Assistant Research Biostatistician

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

. Develop and maintain application programs within statistical software packages for clinical and research studies .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,800 - $134,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in statistical programming and data analysis, utilizing tools such as SAS, R, and Python to develop and maintain applications for clinical research. Proficient in conducting various statistical analyses and effectively communicating findings through reports and presentations.

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Statistical Programming SoftwareData ManipulationStatistical MethodsAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Statistical ProgrammingData AnalysisSurvival AnalysisLinear ModelingCategorical Data AnalysisData QueryingDataset ManagementAlgorithm TranslationCode TestingStatistical Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailOrganizationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SASRPythonRelational DatabasesStatistical Software

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchObservational ResearchQuantitative FieldResearch DatasetsScientific Publications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain application programs within statistical software packages for clinical and research studies
Perform data manipulation, create new variables, and program standard and non-standard statistical analyses
Translate statistical algorithms into accurate, reproducible programs
Test, debug, and maintain well-documented code
Create, manage, and maintain research datasets and data files
Design and execute data queries from clinical research databases and other data sources
Conduct survival analysis, linear modeling, and categorical data analysis
Interpret analytical results and recommend additional analyses
Develop tables, figures, charts, and reports to communicate findings
Contribute to scientific publications, presentations, and grant applications
Collaborate with investigators, clinical teams, and PhD statisticians
Participate in project meetings, assess resource requirements, and support ongoing study activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative field
Experience with statistical programming software such as SAS, R, Python, or similar analytical tools
Knowledge of statistical methods commonly used in clinical and observational research
Experience working with large datasets and relational databases preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and organization