Biostatistics and Statistical Programming Intern

BASIC SUMMARY:   
Participate in the project specific programming for clinical trials in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) set forth by PharPoint Research, Inc. and its sponsor clients. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Participate in the programming, validation, and documentation of statistical programs used in creating datasets and statistical displays based on specifications provided. 

Provide support in the generation and review of statistical documents such as TFL mock-ups, derived variable specifications, and sample size calculations and documentation. 

Ensure the quality and integrity of analyses, data reporting, and project activities executed. 

Complete work within known time constraints. 

Communicate accurate and timely status updates to other project team members and department management. 

Actively adapt and adjust priorities to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks. 

Execute multiple assignments within assigned timeline for completion. 

Work effectively and cooperatively with other staff members. 

Understand and comply with all company policies and SOPs. 

Perform all other related duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:  High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) working towards a Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in Statistics, Computer Science or related field.  

Experience:  None  

Certification/Licensure:  None 

Other:  Effective oral and written communication of statistical concepts and results required. Effective team player: willingness to go the extra distance to get results, meet deadlines, etc. Able to manage conflicting priorities, and to be flexible when priorities change. Knowledge of one or more statistical software packages used to conduct statistical analyses preferred.  Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English required. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and type at a computer.   

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

General office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 

 
Comments: 

Must have a valid driver’s license with no limitations on driving availability.