Pediatric Biostatistician & Research Partner (Hybrid)

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in University Park seeks a Biostatistician to act as a trusted statistical partner across a multidisciplinary team. You will guide study design, analysis, data management, and mentorship from design through publication in pediatric and health research settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration, translating complex statistics into protocols, and leading reproducible workflows within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and translate statistics into study protocols.
• Proficiency in interpreting complex models and communicating results clearly.
• Experience mentoring researchers and trainees in statistical methods.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Study Design & Methodology: Consult researchers on study design, statistical analysis strategies, reliability, data collection procedures, statistical power, sample size, and randomization schemes. Oversee forms, instruments, measurement protocols, and equipment.
• Statistical Analysis & Data Management: Perform analyses in R/SAS, apply regression, mixed-effects, and longitudinal models; ensure data quality and reproducibility; advise on REDCap projects.
• Collaborative Research Support: Provide pre-award methodological support; define endpoints; construct power justifications for grants; align study designs across teams.
• Scientific Communication & Dissemination: Co-author proposals, manuscripts, and reports; prepare statistical summaries; present findings to multidisciplinary audiences.
• Mentorship & Capacity Building: Mentor students and junior researchers on analysis plans and data management; share best practices.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Statistical consulting

Communication skills

Mentoring

Data management

Independent project leadership

Reproducible workflows

IRB/statistical requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

3+ years relevant experience

Tools

R

SAS

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University in University Park seeks a Biostatistician to act as a trusted statistical partner across a multidisciplinary team. You will guide study design, analysis, data management, and mentorship from design through publication in pediatric and health research settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration, translating complex statistics into protocols, and leading reproducible workflows within a hybrid work environment.