Biostatistics Systems Lead – Newborn Screening Data

Virginia AG; Virginia; On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newborn Screening Division at the Virginia Department of Health seeks a Biostatistics Systems Lead (Scientist II) to oversee electronic feeds for newborn screening data, ensuring timely, accurate, and comprehensive data delivery.

You will monitor production feeds, support quality standards, and collaborate on special projects for the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee, applying epidemiologic methods, SQL, and BI tools to improve surveillance.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of health informatics and data standards.
• Experience with epidemiologic methods and data management.
• Strong SQL writing and data QA techniques.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, policies and procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot data system issues.
• Strong data analysis and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electronic feeds for newborn screening data are timely, accurate, and comprehensive.
• Monitor and maintain production feeds to meet high data quality standards and support special projects.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Data QA

Troubleshooting

Informatics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

R

SAS

STATA

Python

Google Cloud

Job description

The Newborn Screening Division at the Virginia Department of Health seeks a Biostatistics Systems Lead (Scientist II) to oversee electronic feeds for newborn screening data, ensuring timely, accurate, and comprehensive data delivery.

You will monitor production feeds, support quality standards, and collaborate on special projects for the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee, applying epidemiologic methods, SQL, and BI tools to improve surveillance.