Biostatistical Analyst II (Remote Capable)

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a skilled Biostatistician to provide statistical consultations, develop study designs, and educate residents and staff on statistical methods. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in biostatistics, significant experience in healthcare statistics, and proficiency in SAS or R programming.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biostatistics or related field required.
• 4 years experience in statistical analysis in healthcare.
• Advanced proficiency with statistical software packages (SAS or R).

Responsibilities

• Provides statistical consultations to clinical investigators.
• Develops study designs and prepares data collection methods.
• Educates staff on statistical techniques.

Skills

Biostatistics

Statistical methods in medical research

Epidemiology

Communication skills

SAS programming

R programming

Detail-oriented

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

• Independently provides statistical consultations or collaborations with clinical principal investigators.
• Includes developing the appropriate study design, determining the type of analysis for selected studies and designing appropriate methods of data collection, preparing publication quality graphics, and assisting in manuscript preparation as needed.
• Educates residents and staff on statistical techniques and methods of analysis.
• Acquires and installs upgrades and effectively uses the most current versions of the major statistical packages.
• Participates in research committees.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Advanced skills and knowledge in biostatistics, statistical methods in medical and clinical research, and epidemiology.
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate quantitative information to medical personnel and administrative staff.
• Independently provides statistical consultations or collaborations with clinical principal investigators.
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude to work effectively in a team environment
• 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 and resourcefulness.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in biostatistics or a closely related field, required.
• Experience performing statistical analysis in a healthcare environment, 4 years required.
• Experience managing large datasets in a healthcare environment, required.
• Advanced proficiency with at least one major statistical software package (preferably SAS or R), required.