Biostatistician

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 doctorate-level biostatistician. Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating on the design of clinical research studies
• Writing biostatistical analysis plans for research proposals and 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

Experience in logistic regression, time-to-event (survival), and observational data analysis methods are essential as well as the fundamentals of model building.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in biostatistics or related field
• At least 2 years of experience in a healthcare environment
• Management experience of junior colleagues
• 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

• Advanced skills and knowledge in biostatistics, statistical methods in medical and clinical research, and epidemiology
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate quantitative information to medical personnel and administrative staff
• Independently provide statistical consultations or collaborations with clinical principal investigators
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude to work effectively in a team environment
• Critical thinking skills needed to provide statistical support to clinical investigators
• Experienced SAS or R programmer for both data manipulation and statistical analysis
• Detail-oriented with excellent validation and documentation skills
• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize concurrent projects
• Sound judgment and resourcefulness
• Management experience

Benefits

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