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BIOLOGICAL STATISTICIAN An innovative global food company based in the East Midlands is looking to recruit a biological statistician. This is an opportunity to be part of a global research team with access to state of the art facilities. The successful candidate will have the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, have good interpersonal skills and excellent spoken and written English. Salary dependent on experience (competitive rates offered) The position would initially be on a 1 year contract, with the possibility of extension to 2 or more years Roles & Responsibilities: - Act as a subject matter expert in the field of biological statistics - Consult with project teams to define experimental and statistical hypotheses and analysis plans - Primary responsibility and/or accountability for experimental design, overseeing planned and ongoing trials - Perform analyses, derive conclusions and make recommendations based on experimental results - Communicate designs, results and interpretations clearly to non-statisticians - Liaise with functional groups and clients to understand and define statistical requirements - Keep up to date with current developments in the field of statistics - Give training in basic statistical methods, data analysis and interpretation Qualifications & Experience: - MSc or equivalent experience in biological statistics and data analysis or a related field, and proven skills in statistical consultation - Broad understanding of statistical methods within the context of biological experiments - Computer skills are a prerequisite - Commitment, integrity and a high level of self-motivation are essential - As this work will include design and analysis of complex biological trials, previous statistical experience within a research background would be preferred Please note that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK on a permanent contract. To apply, please email your CV to Carina Salt at [log in to unmask] Closing Date: 12/04/10 You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank.