[Hiring] Biostatistical Analyst II @Geisinger

Role Description

The Biostatistics Core at Geisinger collaborates closely with researchers across the health system, providing comprehensive support throughout all stages of the research process—from proposal development to data analysis and interpretation. Core members offer expertise in:

• Refining research questions and hypotheses
• Designing studies and selecting variables
• Estimating sample size and statistical power
• Developing analysis plans
• Designing data collection methods and randomization schemes
• Managing data and conducting biostatistical analyses

The Biostatistics Core is seeking a full-time master’s-level biostatistician. Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating on the design of clinical research studies
• Writing biostatistical analysis plans for research proposals and internal grants
• Calculating sample size and power
• Managing, analyzing, and interpreting study data and results
• Contributing to study publications
• Educating members of the research team in statistical methods and study design

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biostatistics or related field
• At least 4 years of consulting experience in a healthcare environment
• Solid understanding of clinical research
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
• Experience managing large datasets in a healthcare environment
• Experience in programming for data management and complex data analysis using SAS or R

Requirements

• Independently provides statistical consultations or collaborations with clinical principal investigators
• Develops appropriate study design and methods of data collection
• Prepares publication quality graphics and assists in manuscript preparation
• Educates residents and staff on statistical techniques and methods of analysis
• Acquires and installs upgrades of statistical packages
• Participates in research committees
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision and dental
• Encouragement of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality