Biostatistician (Biostatistics)

We are seeking a Biostatistician with an expertise in statistical methods for clinical trials and observational studies including generalized linear models (GLM), longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, multilevel/hierarchical modeling, missing data techniques, and classification and prediction models. The Biostatistician will provide biostatistical consultations to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, and external organizations. These consultations range from short in-person sessions to longer-term projects and focus on study design, sample size justification, reviewing of statistical approaches, data management, data visualization, programming, statistical analysis, reporting, and development of software, apps, or dashboards. Project-related final products generally include conference abstract submissions, grant applications, study-specific reporting, and scientific manuscripts. The candidate is expected to work as part of a team of data managers and biostatisticians in the center. They will also regularly interact and collaborate with a broader community of consultative statisticians in the institution and will have access to a variety of data sources, exposure to a broad range of substantive and methodological problems that address scientific and societal challenges.

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

• Expertise with standard statistical packages, such as R, STATA and/or SAS
• Some experience in applied statistical analyses of prospective and retrospective data, including longitudinal, multi-level/hierarchical data, survival analysis, methods for classification and prediction and approaches to missing data
• Demonstrated interest in statistical consulting and cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Ability to adapt quickly to new problems and challenges
• Willingness to stay current with the latest data science tools and learn new statistical techniques as needed
• Commitment to translating data science research into real-world impacts
• Effective team player and ability to work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Classified Title: Biostatistician
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: $26.82 - $46.90 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Hours Vary
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Biostatistics Consulting Center
Personnel area: School of Public Health