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Senior SAS Programmer

Winnetka, IL · Remote

$87K - $111K/yr

Having the experience and expertise to handle complex research or development statistical programming assignments in SAS and/or R with little supervision. * Accepting responsibilities for ...

MMS

Study Design Statistician (Remote)

Chicago, IL · On-site

Our experienced statisticians and programmers develop intellectual property and assets to support ... Experience in SAS and/ or R statistical software packages. * Experience in study design and ...

Northwestern University

Statistical Analyst

Evanston, IL · On-site

$70.02K - $80K/yr

Master's degree in data science, biostatistics or statistics; or equivalent level of education or ... Proficiency with SAS or R, and SQL, programming for data management and analysis * Commitment to ...

Northwestern University

Statistical Analyst

Chicago, IL

$70.02K - $80K/yr

Master's degree in data science, biostatistics or statistics; or equivalent level of education or ... Proficiency with SAS or R, and SQL, programming for data management and analysis * Commitment to ...

Gotion, Inc.

Metrology Technician

Manteno, IL · On-site

... R, Statistical Process Control (SPC) to ensure product gauging meets requirements. * Resolve issues and answer questions from Operators as well as from Inspectors and Engineers. * Train other ...

Zoro

Senior Analyst, Marketing Science

Chicago, IL · On-site

$105.60K - $130.30K/yr

Expert proficiency in SQL and statistical programming languages (R or Python) for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and model building (e.g., Bayesian methods). Demonstrated proficiency with ...

Agoda

Senior Product Manager (Japan)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130.40K - $172.20K/yr

Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar quantitative discipline) • ... Python, R, or equivalent Company : Agoda is a digital travel platform that provides access to ...

1872 Consulting

Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Python or R - or other statistical programming experience * Experience with Azure or AWS cloud platforms & services * Work experience in a development capacity within Asset Management, Investment ...

1872 Consulting

Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Python or R - or other statistical programming experience * Experience with Azure or AWS cloud platforms & services * Work experience in a development capacity within Asset Management, Investment ...

Owens Corning

Process Engineer R & D

West Chicago, IL

$78K - $100K/yr

Process Engineer R & D Location(s): West Chicago, IL, US, 60185 #job-location.job-location-inline ... Use statistical and process data to drive decisions-not assumptions Manufacturing & Plant Interface

DEO TEK, Inc

Quality Engineer

Carpentersville, IL · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

Quality Engineer Blue Collar Carpentersville, IL. 60110 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $95,000.00 - $105 ... Statistics: capability studies, Cpk/Ppk, DOE, gauge R&R, SPC, sampling plans and ability to ...

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Senior SAS Programmer

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Winnetka, IL • Remote

$87K - $111K/yr

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Job description

**This role is eligible to be fully remote**

Brief Description

The Senior SAS Programmer in the Biostatistics Department is responsible for:

  • Having the experience and expertise to handle complex research or development statistical programming assignments in SAS and/or R with little supervision.
  • Accepting responsibilities for coordinating all aspects of assigned projects.
  • Taking the initiative to assist CAP members and committees with project development.
  • Strong R experience, especially generating and formatting PDF reports with precise control over plots, layout, margins, and printed output.
Specific Duties

Primary duties and responsibilities of the Senior SAS Programmer:

  • Program, test, specify, debug, implement, and document application programs used for assigned projects.
  • The validity of statistical programming used in assigned projects.
  • Provide timely and accurate statistical summary information for assigned projects and provide results to CAP staff and committee members.
  • Create customized reports for CAP products using SAS and/or R.
  • Independently consult with committee members and CAP staff to define the focus, scope, and resources needed to complete each assigned statistical programming project.
  • Recommend, develop, and implement enhancements to increase productivity and performance.
  • Act as the primary contact to address problems and provide interpretation of reports.
  • Provide timely corrected participant reports upon request.
  • Advise other Biostatistics staff on programming issues.
  • Other assignments as directed by the Manager.
Knowledge / Skills Required / Preferred

Personal:

  • Excellent verbal communication, technical writing skills, and problem solving ability.

 

Professional:

  • Excellent technical skills and the ability and desire to acquire knowledge, expand expertise, and keep current in the statistical programming field.
  • Basic knowledge of statistics as related to medicine.

 

Technical:

  • Advanced knowledge of SAS, R, and other applications.
Education / Experience

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.

 

Experience:

  • At least five years experience programming in SAS and/or R required.

 

Related certifications:

  • N/A
Additional Criteria

Salary: $87,000 - $111,000

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