Biostatistician

at  Anthony Nolan

We’re Anthony Nolan. We’re here to uncover the answers inside us. Answers for people with blood cancer and blood disorders. Answers that will not only improve lives today but save them tomorrow.
By uniting people and science, we’re growing our world-leading stem cell register, so everyone who needs a transplant, can find their lifesaving match. We’re currently giving four people a day another chance to live.
Driven by patients, backed by stem cell donors, and powered by science, we won’t stop until we’ve unlocked the cures, treatments and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. And together, we can reach the remarkable day where every patient who needs us can not only survive, but thrive.
If you’re inspired by this vision, and feel you have the skills and experience we need to help achieve it, we’d love you to join our lifesaving team.
We are looking for a Biostatistician to join our Immunogenetics team.

JOB SUMMARY

The Anthony Nolan Research Institute (ANRI) delivers world-leading research in the field of Haematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT). As we launch our ambitious five-year Research Strategy, we are looking to increase our Biostatistical support across the organization. Working within ANRI, we are looking for a Biostatistician to support and collaborate with colleagues in the development of quantitative and qualitative research studies. The role will involve study design, creating data files, coding of study data, performing statistical analyses, and contributing to conference abstracts and manuscript preparation.

Essential attributes include:

• A degree in statistics or a closely related field is essential.
• Previous experience in performing statistical design and analyses in medical related research, either through additional qualifications or work experience is required.
• A strong background in analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to select appropriate methodologies when analysing data
• Experience of survival analysis and the application of other relevant statistical techniques would be an advantage
• Enthusiastic to learn and develop new projects, to and support others in building their statistical knowledge.
• Be enthusiastic about developing a career in the field of HCT research.
• Promoting a culture of honest and constructive two-way feedback.
• Ensuring effective communication with staff of all levels across the organisation.
• Embrace and uphold Anthony Nolan’s values.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• A competitive salary
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata), pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
• Life Assurance of four times annual salary
• Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to work Scheme
• And more! (further details on our Life at Anthony Nolan page)
  Please check out the full job description here, and you can read more about what to expect on the Our recruitment process page.

Please refer the Job description for details