Junior Biostatistician (Department of Cardiovascular Medicine)

The University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 66,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Junior Biostatistician to support multi-center clinical trials and observational studies. This role involves conducting statistical analyses using various software tools, managing data projects, and collaborating with research teams. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant urban setting, contributing to significant health research while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. Join a supportive environment that values professional development and work-life balance, making a meaningful impact in the field of biostatistics.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Generous Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Programs

Professional Development Resources

Long-Term Care Insurance

Discounts on Services

Adoption Assistance

Home Ownership Services

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 3-5 years experience required.
• Strong background in statistical analysis and data management.

Responsibilities

• Manage statistical activities and maintain study databases.
• Assist with grant proposal development and statistical programming.
• Conduct statistical analysis and document findings.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Data Management

SAS

R

SPSS

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Qualtrics

REDCap

Education

Master of Science

Tools

SAS

R

SPSS

Qualtrics

REDCap

Job description

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Junior Biostatistician (Department of Cardiovascular Medicine)

Job Profile Title

Biostatistician

Job Description Summary

Staff –level Junior Biostatistician supporting multi-center clinical trials, implementation trials, and observational studies in the Division of Cardiology. Provide support in technical areas related to statistical and data management needs. Coordinate statistical activities with research project managers. Conduct appropriate statistical analyses in SAS, R, SPSS, or other suitable statistical software tools, including interpreting, preparing graphs and tables, and presenting results. Conduct risk modeling analyses in electronic health record datasets using statistical, machine learning, and artificial intelligence approaches. Assist with periodic reports (DSMB, NIH or other sponsor reports) and clinicaltrials.gov requirements. Read and review appropriate biomedical and clinical research. Oversee various data management projects using the Qualtrics for surveys and REDCap for databases. Coordinate the REDCap Usersgroup meetings and serve as a technical resource for Qualtrics, REDCap and biostatistical software related issues. Assist with writing methods sections and power calculations for grant proposals, manuscripts and abstracts. As statistical and data management demands increase, work jointly with additional staffing of a more formal Data Management and Statistical Unit. Applicant will receive input from PhD statisticians or MD epidemiologists for optimal analytic techniques.

Job Description

This position is contingent upon favorable funding.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage administrative and statistical activities with research project managers. Maintain study databases, assess data capture systems, run monthly reports, and perform quality control.
• Assist with grant proposal development by writing the data analysis plan, generating and summarizing the power analysis and assessing the scope of work and developing the appropriate budget justification.
• Design, develop, test, implement and document statistical programming in high-level statistical software packages.
• Develop, document, and maintain analytical data files, with variables derived from primary databases, suitable structured for statistical analyses.
• Oversee various data management projects using the REDCap databases. Coordinate the REDCap users group meetings and serve as a technical resource for SAS or REDCap related issues.
• Conducts appropriate statistical analysis, including interpretation and explanation of statistical techniques used, assumptions made, and generalization of results. Statistical issues may be complex in nature and require non-standard programming techniques to resolve.
• Documents methods and results through memoranda and reports communicating findings to project team members. Write and edit statistical methods section of manuscripts and abstracts for presentations and publications.
• Attend professional meetings, workshop, and seminars. Read and review appropriate biomedical and clinical research literature necessary for effective collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$66,000.00 - $95,950.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefitsto protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• Retirement:Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work:Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance:In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• Professional and Personal Development:Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

• University Resources:As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

• Flexible Work Hours:Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay