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Biostatistician (Epidemiology)

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What they do

A Biostatistician conducts statistical analysis of health and biology-related data. Analysis may be used for product development at a pharmaceutical company, disease research at a hospital or health policy research at a public health organization.

$101,097 / year median in Maryland

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

General Summary:
The Biostatistician will analyze large-scale, longitudinal data. Analyzed data is abstracted and extracted from electronic health records, laboratory and pharmacy databases, and patient reported outcomes surveys. The Biostatistician will provide expertise on statistical design, data management (including data quality control), and data analyses to answer research questions using observational and longitudinal data. The Biostatistician will participate as a coauthor on manuscripts and presentations reporting study results.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Use and expand existing SAS and R programs to clean and organize incoming JHHCC and CNICS data. Identify potential problems with study data and collaborate with data managers to resolve issues. Read concept sheets and draft statistical analysis plans specific to research objectives. Generate analytic data sets, codebooks, and other documentation. Analyze individual-level data to answer scientific questions of interest. Prepare data tables and figures for publication and presentation at scientific meetings. Contribute to technical/scientific writing and review drafts of concept sheets, reports, posters, and manuscripts, particularly descriptions of statistical methods and interpretation of results. Document decision making during conduct of studies and archive code for purposes of reproducibility of research findings. Navigate shared files and contribute to shared files to create a transparent research workspace. Assist with writing approach section of research proposals. Attend meetings and provide status updates on data processing and research projects. Use professional judgment in handling sensitive information. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, or related quantitative field. Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency:
Biostatistical Analysis:
Developing Data Management and Analysis:
Developing Data Validation and Quality Assurance:
Developing Data Visualization:
Developing Regulatory Compliance:
Developing Reproducible Research Practices:
Developing Scientific Communication:
Developing Statistical Methods:
Developing Statistical Programming:
Developing The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title:
Biostatistician Job Posting Title (Working Title): Biostatistician (Epidemiology)
Role/Level/Range:
ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range:
Min$55,800- Max $97,600 (Commensurate w/ exp.) Employee group:
Full Time Schedule:
Monday to
Friday:
9:00am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status:
Exempt Location:
Hybrid (1-2 days in person) Department name: Epidemiology Personnel area: School of Public Health