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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
POSITION SPECIFICS The Heart and Vascular Institute at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA, is seeking a biostatistician to assist HVI faculty on statistical projects. Successful applicants will have experience in healthcare research studies. Our access to patient data is limitless for research opportunities as we partner clinicians and statistical expertise.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
- Collaborate with faculty, residents, and students to design and implement a statistical analysis plan based on study objectives and research needs
- Consult on study design, statistical power and sample size calculations, statistical analysis plans and randomization schemes
- Integrate internal data within national databased for quality and outcomes reporting and internal access
- Provide statistical expertise in the interpretation of experimental results and analyze data using statistical software
- Mentor residents and students in the statistical aspects of MSR projects
- Work with IT to assist in automating data transfer from electronic medical records and administrative data sources
- Author statistic portions of abstracts, manuscripts, and final reports
- Data entry, manipulation of existing databases to isolate study criteria, database maintenance, and quality control
Candidates should have experience managing large healthcare databases, possess strong time management and problem-solving skills, rigorous training in statistical methods and good communication skills. They will be able to work independently and collaboratively on campus.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $68,200.00 - $102,300.00.
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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
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