JOB TITLE: Biostatistical Analyst I

LOCATION: Center for Health Research

DEPARTMENT: Research

WORK SCHEDULE: Days

WORK TYPE: Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Biostatistics Core collaborates with researchers across Geisinger. The Core assists investigators throughout all stages of research from proposal drafting to analysis and interpretation.  Core members assist with research question and hypothesis specification, study design and variable selection, sample size and power estimation, analysis plan, data collection design, randomization, data management, and biostatistical analysis. The Core also provides training in biostatistics to clinicians, residents and fellows.  Members collaborate with several clinical departments including Cardiology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and others, and support full-time faculty on grant related efforts.  The Core currently consists of 9 members with a mix of MS- and PhD level positions.

The Biostatistics Core is seeking a full-time master’s-level biostatistician. Responsibilities include collaborating on design of clinical research studies, writing biostatistical analysis plans for research proposals and internal grants, calculating sample size and power, managing, analyzing and interpreting study results. Experience in logistic regression, time-to-event (survival), and observational data analysis methods are essential as well as the fundamentals of modeling building.  The successful candidate will have a master’s degree in biostatistics or related field, solid understanding of clinical research, excellent communication skills, and ability to handle multiple projects to meet deadlines in a multidisciplinary research environment. Experience managing large datasets in a healthcare environment preferred. The candidate must have experience in programming for data management and complex.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Advanced skills and knowledge in biostatistics, statistical methods in medical and clinical research, and clinical epidemiology.

Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate quantitative information to medical personnel and administrative staff.

Possesses the critical thinking skills needed to provide statistical support to clinical investigators.

Experienced SAS or R programmer for both data manipulation and statistical analysis.

Detail-oriented with excellent validation and documentation skills.

Independently uses time management and organizational skills to successfully prioritize concurrent projects.

Demonstrates sound judgment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in biostatistics or a closely related field, required.

Consulting experience in a healthcare environment (2 or more years preferred), 1 year required.

Experience with at least one major statistical software.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is typically performed in an office environment.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

HENRY HOOD CENTER FOR HEALTH RESEARCH (HHCHR):

Located on Geisinger Medical Center’s campus in Danville, Pa. was founded in 2003 and is a comprehensive enterprise that promotes traditional health services and clinical, epidemiologic and translational research.

ABOUT GEISINGER:

One of the nation’s most innovative health services organizations, Geisinger serves more than 1.5 million patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The system includes 13 hospital campuses, a nearly 600,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Geisinger is known for its focus on caring and innovative programs including the ProvenCare® best-practice approach to maximize quality, safety and value; ProvenHealth Navigator® advanced medical home; Springboard Health® population health program to improve the health of an entire community; ProvenExperience™ to provide refunds to patients unhappy with their care experience; and Geisinger’s MyCode® Community Health Initiative, the largest healthcare system-based precision health project in the world. With more than 215,000 volunteer participants enrolled, MyCode is conducting extensive research and returning medically actionable results to participants. A physician-led organization, with approximately 32,000 employees and more than 1,800 employed physicians, Geisinger leverages an estimated $12.7 billion positive annual impact on the Pennsylvania and New Jersey economies. Repeatedly recognized nationally for integration, quality and service, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to patient care, medical education, research and community service. For more information, visit geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.  We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

*Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.