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**Final title of position is subject to candidate’s qualifications**

Obtains, manipulates, organizes, and manages biospecimen-related data from the American Cancer Society’s two large prospective cohort studies, Cancer Prevention Study-II (CPS-II) and Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) within the Behavioral and Epidemiology Research Group (BERG). Serves as statistical analyst for biospecimen-based projects led by BERG doctoral staff and their external collaborators.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage data associated with the ongoing tissue acquisition in CPS-II and CPS-3 by (1) manipulating data from an Access database; (2) merging CPS-II and CPS-3 data from a variety of sources; and (3) importing data into a biospecimen tracking system to ensure tissue specimens are efficiently tracked according to standard operating procedures.

Maintain the CPS-II and CPS-3 biospecimen databases containing laboratory results (including genetic, tissue, biomarker, and metabolomics results) using various computer resources and statistical software. Document programs to facilitate record-keeping. This database provides the BERG with a resource for identifying and linking participants included in projects utilizing biospecimens.

Conduct statistical programming and data analysis for studies using the CPS-II and CPS-3 biospecimen resources. Communicating these results are the mission of the BERG- with the goal to increase the understanding of cancer causes as well as to reduce the cancer burden.

Position Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Epidemiology (MPH) or related field

Demonstrates Intramural Research competencies:

• Action-oriented
• Communicates effectively
• Drives results
• Manages complexity
• Builds networks
• Cultivates innovation.
• Optimizes work processes
• Manages ambiguity

Other Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to produce high quality work independently.

• Highly motivated with strong attention to detail and organization skills.

• Proficient in SAS and familiarity with R. Ability to learn additional programming languages as needed.

• Strong quantitative skills.

• Adept at obtaining, manipulating and processing electronic data.

• Skilled at utilizing an Access database.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and oral/written communication skills. Ability to communicate in a cross-functional environment- in particular, experience in communication with research study participants and medical facilities.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently.

• Experience with a LIMS (laboratory information management system) preferred.

• Experience in electronic data management