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Biostatistician II

Kariusdx
Location
Redwood City, CA (Hybrid) or Remote (USA)
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Clinical Affairs
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Applied Statistics, or a related quantitative field required; PhD preferred
  • 3–5 years of relevant biostatistics experience in biotechnology, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, academia, or a related life sciences environment
  • Experience designing and analyzing clinical, observational, or translational research studies
  • Experience developing statistical analysis plans, including study endpoints, sample size and power calculations, analysis populations, and statistical methodologies
  • Strong knowledge of statistical methods, including regression analysis, categorical data analysis, longitudinal analysis, survival analysis, and methods for addressing missing data and confounding
  • Proficiency with diagnostic test performance measures, including sensitivity, specificity, diagnostic value, and agreement measures
Nice to have
  • Proficiency with diagnostic test performance measures, including sensitivity, specificity, diagnostic value, and agreement measures, preferred
  • Experience analyzing highly multiplexed clinical assays
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and statistical practices within regulated life sciences environments preferred
What the job really is

The Biostatistician II at Karius will support the design, analysis, and interpretation of various clinical studies with minimal guidance. This role involves developing statistical analysis plans, performing statistical analyses on clinical and observational data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure scientific rigor in the results. The position also includes contributing to documentation for publications and regulatory submissions, as well as developing statistical models to evaluate diagnostic performance.

Things to weigh
  • Role involves significant independent work and may require navigating ambiguity
  • No specific salary or benefits mentioned in the posting
  • The position may require travel up to 15% for team events
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