Biostatistician The Johns Hopkins University Higher Education

, MD, United States

About the job

Job Req ID: 113458

Biostatistician

The Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health seeks a Biostatistician to work as a member of a data coordinating center team that manages and analyzes data from a nationwide cohort study of kidney disease in children, as well as a study of kidney outcomes after surgical repair of congenital heart disease in children. The biostatistician will collaborate with epidemiologists, statisticians, project coordinators and clinical investigators from the respective studies and will be actively involved in both data analysis and management, for the purpose of publishing scientific investigations and facilitating long-term study conduct. The biostatistician will conduct applied epidemiologic research with biostatistical methods.

The biostatistician, in collaboration with senior and/or clinical investigators, will analyze data for scientific manuscripts and presentations as well as for reports and meetings focused on study conduct, data collection, and data quality assurance. The biostatistician will work in partnership with faculty, and over time more independently, as the primary analyst assisting clinical investigators. Primary duties will include designing and implementing scientifically-focused analytic plans, manuscript writing, developing and implementing tracking systems to monitor and report study progress, maintaining centralized data files for analysis projects, and performing quality assurance

activities.

As a member of the data coordinating center team, the biostatistician will have broad oversight by faculty members of the team, including Derek Ng and Christopher Pierce. Over time, degree of independence is expected to increase.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, or related quantitative field.

One-year related experience.

Demonstrated ability on significant graduate project or additional doctoral education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Statistical programming, SAS and R preferred, additional programming languages (e.g., STATA) an advantage.

Prior experience working with longitudinal data is preferable.

Strong written and oral communication skills are an asset.

Attention to detail is required.

Some traveling.

The individual will be responsible for multiple initiatives and for developing/maintaining collaborative relationships; must be self-directed and able to work efficiently across multiple projects simultaneously.

Classified Title: Biostatistician

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD

Starting Salary Range: $55,200 – $96,600 Annually (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9 am – 5 pm

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health

Department name: Epidemiology

Personnel area: School of Public Health

Total Rewards

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees’ health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO Is The Law

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at [email protected]. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

#J-18808-Ljbffr