ACC Staffing is looking to fill the following job opportunity in The Philadelphia area. If qualified and interested please send a word version of your resume to scott@accstaffing.com

Statistical SAS Programmer

Requirements:

Computer programming position working with clinical trials data. Provides programming support for some or all of the following activities: creation and maintenance of programs used for data entry, data management, data validation, statistical report generation, and program validation.

Assists Data Management and Biostatistics with developing tools and techniques for improving process efficiencies. Communicates effectively within a multi-disciplinary project team to complete assigned tasks on time and within budget.

Contributes directly to the company's revenue by performing programming and validation of client deliverables in Data Management and Biostatistics. Successful completion of assigned tasks increases the likelihood of repeat business from the client and ongoing success in acquisition of new business.

Education and Experience:

BA/BS degree or equivalent in computer science, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field and at least two years of programming experience and 1 year of clinical research or related experience or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have database management, SAS or PL/SQL programming experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of one or more programming languages.
• Knowledge of relational data base structure and experience working with complex data systems.
• Experience demonstrating a strong attention to detail.
• Experience demonstrating leadership ability and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary project team.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple assignments with challenging timelines.
• Ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities.
• Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others.
• Demonstrated initiative and motivation.
• Ability to mentor Associate Programmer in nuances of clinical trials programming

Education and Experience:

• Prefer at least two years of SAS programming including an understanding of macros, SAS/GRAPH, SAS/STAT, and data step programming and/or four years of PL/SQL programming experience.
• MA/MS or equivalent desirable