SAS PROGRAMMER

SYREON Corporation is an innovative clinical research organization based in Vancouver which combines advanced computer technologies and clinical medicine to create interactive international programs in clinical research. SYREON personnel are drawn from academia and industry and provide outstanding expertise in the pharmaceutical sciences, computer sciences, biometrics, economics, and healthcare outcomes.

Syreon’s Biometrics Division is looking for an experienced SAS Programmer to be responsible for statistical programming and analysis, reporting, and technical writing in the day-to-day operation of Syreon Corporation’s research programs. This full-time position requires a detail oriented personality with extensive SAS programming skills, excellent time management skills including the ability to work concurrently on several disparate projects, and the ability to communicate effectively with others who have little or no technical training.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: - Manage multiple programming and analysis projects and tasks on a daily basis, with the ability to determine priorities effectively in consultation with a Senior Biostatistician where required. - Write and maintain SAS programs following the Division’s standard operating procedures regarding methods, documentation, and coding conventions.• Preparation of analysis dataset specifications. • Construct analysis datasets based on detailed specifications, proactively identifying areas of ambiguity and assist in determining appropriate methods of resolution. • Work with multi-table databases using PROC SQL in SAS, creating multiple joins based on complex criteria. • Write, maintain and use SAS macros at an intermediate level. - Assist with the selection of methodologies and interpretation results from standard statistical analyses (i.e., at the level of statistical sophistication afforded by an undergraduate degree in Statistics or similar quantitative discipline). - Assist in the preparation of reports providing results and non-technical discussion of the methodologies and findings to allow interpretation by those with little or no technical training - Assist in the design process for new projects, including the specification of protocols, analysis plans, CRFs, and database design.

REQUIREMENTS: - Minimum of 2 years SAS programming experience - B.Sc. in statistics or computer science or related discipline - Experience in the pharmaceutical or clinical research field is an asset - Demonstrate ongoing initiative and creativity in researching new technologies This is temporary full-time or part-time position required immediately. If you like to be challenged and prefer working with a team committed to excellence then we would like to hear from you.

To apply please visit our careers page at http://www.syreon.com/careers.asp