Data Manager-SAS Programmer

Company: Westat
Location: Durham
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.Job Summary:Westat is seeking a full-time Data Manager / SAS Programmer in our Durham, North Carolina office. Westat programmers and epidemiologists provide support services for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Epidemiology Branch. Westat supports the NIEHS Sister Study, a longitudinal study to determine the environmental and genetic risk factors for cancer, by conducting a range of data management and analytic tasks. This role will assist the Westat team in tracking data requests, developing analytical variables and data files, delivering data to researchers, and managing tasks.Job Responsibilities:-----Use SAS to perform data management tasks and support analysis.-----Work with multifaceted teams comprised of epidemiologists, statisticians, and programmers.-----Conduct data reviews and create documentation.-----Assist with task timelines and management.Basic Qualifications:-----A Bachelor's degree, preferably in public health.-----Applied SAS programming skills, especially linking datasets.Preferred Qualifications:-----A Master's degree in biostatistics or epidemiology.-----Skilled at translating concepts into algorithms for creation of analytic variables.-----Experience with large, longitudinal health studies.-----A demonstrated aptitude for data operations and the use of programming for data manipulation and investigation.Candidates must possess an analytical mind, excellent written and oral communication skills, be detail oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and an organized approach to work.Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Eligible employees may participate in:* Employee Stock Ownership Plan* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Paid Parental Leave* Vacation Leave* Sick Leave* Holiday Leave* Professional Development* Health Advocate* Employee Assistance Program* Travel Accident Insurance* Medical Insurance* Dental Insurance* Vision Insurance* Short Term Disability Insurance* Long Term Disability Insurance* Life and AD&D Insurance* Critical Illness Insurance* Supplemental Life Insurance* Flexible Spending Account* Health Savings AccountWestat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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