Biostatistician Analyst
About the position The Biostatistician Analyst position at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine (KPSOM) is a pivotal role that provides a wide range of statistical expertise and guidance in collaboration with various stakeholders. This position is responsible for the development and execution of statistical analysis plans for larger data sets and current and future studies conducted by KPSOM. These studies may include controlled trials, cohort studies, psychometric analyses, econometric designs, and meta-analyses. The Biostatistician Analyst will guide study design and methodology, ensuring the selection of appropriate statistical measures to achieve research objectives. The role supports the Health Systems Science Department, focusing on major interests such as disease prevention and health promotion, community-partnered research, social determinants of health, health professions education, and healthcare practice transformation across the lifespan. The Biostatistician Analyst will initiate, coordinate, and facilitate analytical projects to meet study and programmatic objectives, contributing to peer-reviewed manuscripts for publication in leading health journals. This position requires a strong foundation in statistical methods and the ability to communicate complex analytical results effectively. In addition to statistical analysis, the Biostatistician Analyst will support the development of grant proposals, advise on data collection tools, and create written reports and presentation materials that describe project methods, data, and results. The role also involves building databases, extracting and manipulating data, and implementing quality assurance procedures to ensure the accuracy of project data and results. Training and coaching other data analysts on data retrieval techniques and statistical analysis methods are also key responsibilities of this position.
Responsibilities
- Initiates, coordinates, and facilitates analytical projects to achieve study and programmatic objectives.
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- Contributes to peer-reviewed manuscripts for publication in leading health journals.
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- Designs and executes statistical analysis plans for studies including prospective randomized controlled trials and cohort studies, epidemiological studies, and mixed methods analyses.
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- Identifies, evaluates, and implements appropriate measures for specified analytical project objectives.
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- Supports development of grant proposals including study design and sample size calculations.
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- Advises on the development and testing of data collection tools and methods.
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- Creates written reports and presentation materials describing project methods, data, and results.
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- Determines the most efficient approach to data collection and validation.
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- Works independently to obtain needed data from KP information systems based on project requirements.
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- Builds databases and extracts, loads, cleans, and manipulates data relevant to research projects.
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- Implements specified quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy of project data and results.
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- Trains and coaches other data analysts on data retrieval techniques and statistical analysis methods.
Requirements
- Minimum three (3) years of related work experience.
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- Minimum one (1) year of related work experience in combination with a PhD degree in biostatistics or related fields.
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- Masters degree in biostatistics or related fields.
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- Knowledge in relevant scientific field.
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- Knowledge of research techniques or methods.
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- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
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- Attention to detail.
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- Ability to write clearly and concisely in English.
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- Ability to create formal statistical analysis plans for research studies.
Nice-to-haves
- Minimum five (5) years of work experience in a related field.
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- Experience with Kaiser Permanente data systems and the ability to pull, manage, and analyze KP data from multiple regions.
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- Experience using R, Python, SAS, and/or STATA.
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- Experience with intramural and extramural research funding.
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- Familiarity with Kaiser Permanente health care system.
Benefits
- Flexible work location with the option to work from home.
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- Equity, inclusion, and diversity initiatives.
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- Commitment to creating an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
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