Johns Hopkins University
Biostatistician (Epidemiology)
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
The Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, seeks a
Biostatistician
to work as an integral part of a data analysis center study team. The Biostatistician will collaborate with epidemiologists, statisticians, and investigators in a variety of fields to manage and analyze complex multicenter longitudinal data. The successful applicant will contribute to the development and application of statistical methods to advance the scientific goals of a national child’s health study. 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 the conduct of studies and archive code for the purposes of reproducibility of research findings. Navigate shared files and contribute to shared files to create a transparent research workspace. Assist with writing the approach section of research proposals. Attend bi‑weekly staff meetings and provide status updates on data processing and research projects. Use professional judgment in handling sensitive information. Other duties as assigned. In addition to the duties described above The core responsibility for the position will be data analysis, using a broad range of analytic methods. Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or related quantitative field. Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Knowledge of R. Preferred Qualifications
One year of experience analyzing longitudinal data in the context of a research study. Experience with advanced methods (e.g., multiple imputation, propensity scores, geospatial analyses, -omics or non-omics, etc.). Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications
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 Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm FLSA Status:Exempt Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health Department name: Epidemiology Personnel area: School of Public Health
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Biostatistician
to work as an integral part of a data analysis center study team. The Biostatistician will collaborate with epidemiologists, statisticians, and investigators in a variety of fields to manage and analyze complex multicenter longitudinal data. The successful applicant will contribute to the development and application of statistical methods to advance the scientific goals of a national child’s health study. 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 the conduct of studies and archive code for the purposes of reproducibility of research findings. Navigate shared files and contribute to shared files to create a transparent research workspace. Assist with writing the approach section of research proposals. Attend bi‑weekly staff meetings and provide status updates on data processing and research projects. Use professional judgment in handling sensitive information. Other duties as assigned. In addition to the duties described above The core responsibility for the position will be data analysis, using a broad range of analytic methods. Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or related quantitative field. Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Knowledge of R. Preferred Qualifications
One year of experience analyzing longitudinal data in the context of a research study. Experience with advanced methods (e.g., multiple imputation, propensity scores, geospatial analyses, -omics or non-omics, etc.). Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications
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 Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm FLSA Status:Exempt Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health Department name: Epidemiology Personnel area: School of Public Health
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