Statistical Analyst/Data Manager - General Medicine
Columbia University
IT, Data Science · Full-time
Los Angeles, CA, USA
USD 71,400-85k / year
Posted on Oct 8, 2026
Statistical Analyst/Data Manager - General Medicine
- 559983
- Columbia University Medical Center
- Medicine
- Full Time
- Opening on: Oct 7 2026
- Grade 105
- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Salary Range: $71,400 - $85,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
The Division of General Medicine is seeking a Statistical Analyst/Data Manager. The candidate would have primary responsibility for data integrity and data analysis of various NIH-funded studies.
Responsibilities
- Interact with investigators and staff at Columbia and at other sites.
- Provide support for primary decisions related to analyses according to knowledge/experience level.
- Provide support for broader decisions in consultation with PI.
- Report to, communicate and offer advice to PI regarding program performance and suggestions for improvement.
- Maintain and organize datasets.
- Perform statistical analyses of datasets, including cross-sectional and longitudinal data analysis.
- Assist in preparation of manuscripts for publication.
- Participate in authorship of scientific manuscripts.
- Assist with power analyses and other aspects of study development and grant submissions.
- Perform additional duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training and experience, plus at least four years of relevant related research and programming experience
- Master's degree in biostatistics, statistics or public health with emphasis on biostatistics and/or epidemiology would substitute in part for experience
- Ability to independently program and perform statistical analysis in SAS or R
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, quantitative and writing skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with investigators and other staff
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of other statistical packages (e.g. for genetics), quantitative imaging, data science, or website programming
Other Requirements
- Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.