Statistician

Company:	Thomson Reuters Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (13)
Job Location(s):	Santa Barbara
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Accounting - General, Real Estate and Property Mgmt, Project Management

Position Description

Description

Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization. With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs more than 50,000 people in 93 countries. More information about Thomson Reuters and its financial performance can be found on www.ThomsonReuters.com.

The Healthcare business of Thomson Reuters provides insights -- information, benchmarks and analysis -- that enable organizations to manage costs, improve performance and enhance the quality of healthcare.

This position will work independently to provide research and analytic support for decision support products.
Responsible for task leadership and sub-task management on small to mid-size projects.
Conduct data analysis using basic to advanced skills in statistics and database management. Execute analytic methodologies and develop recommendations to support client actions and decision-making.
Complete assignments on time and manages sub-tasks within budget.
Interact with clients in a professional manner and respond quickly to client requests.
Assist with the development and documentation of database design, specifications, and analytical results, and with the presentation of these elements to clients.
Support other team members with database construction and/or analytic activities, including assisting with the development of test plans and data quality problem resolution strategies.

Qualifications

Master's degree in a quantitative field such as: Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or Applied Mathematics
One year experience working in health services research or other applied research setting.
Proven task management skills.
Basic programming and database management skills using SAS.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with individuals at various levels within the organization and with external clients.

Thomson Reuters employees take pride in providing our customers around the world with information that is timely, accurate, unbiased and trusted. We have a profound respect for the professions and customers we serve and define our success in terms of their success. Our work environment is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. We have a result-oriented culture that demands excellence, agility, and the desire to move quickly and precisely to seize opportunities. Our environment is both challenging and supportive - we give employees the opportunity to develop their skills and do their best work.

Thomson Reuters values diversity of culture and thought and seeks talented, qualified employees in all its operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other protected classification under country or local law.

Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the H-1B visa cap has been met for the fiscal year 2008 (October 1, 2007-September 30, 2008) and for the fiscal year 2009 (October 1, 2008 - September 30, 2009).