Biostatistician - Academic Research

Sanford Health

Sioux Falls, SD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$27.50–$44 Per Hour
SKILLS
Academic Advice, Academic Research, Analysis Skills, Biostatistics, Clinical Trial, Communication Skills, Consulting, Data Analysis, English Language, Epidemiology, Generalized Linear Models, Grant Writing, Healthcare, Medical Research, Mixed Linear Models, Project Design, Proposal Writing, Publications, R Programming Language, Scientific Research, Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Statistical Reports, Statistics, Technical Consulting, Technical Support, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Sioux Falls, SD
POSTED
3 days ago
**Careers With Purpose**

**Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.**

**Facility:** Sanford Center Building
**Location:** Sioux Falls, SD
**Address:** 2301 East 60th St N, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
**Shift:** Day
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00
**Salary Range:** $27.50 - $44.00

**Department Details**

This opportunity works directly with medical residents, fellows, students and faculty. Teaching and guiding project teams is a primary function.

**Job Summary**

This position works directly with academic research teams including medical residents, fellows and medical students. Review protocol, provide feedback as well as add to the methods section and provide input on project design issues, endpoint definition and sample sizes. Analyze data for, and prepare and review interim study reports, manuscripts, abstracts and grants. Assist in writing and/or reviewing statistical reports. Ability to provide educational guidance on research processes to aid in teaching students is also desired. Collaborate, consult and provide technical assistance to team members, and analyze research data. Assist researchers/scientists with writing grant proposals in the areas of randomization, blinding, power/sample size, study design and statistical methods.

Knowledge of cross-sectional, case-control, cohort and randomized clinical trial study design required, along with a working knowledge of the following statistical principles; general linear mixed models, generalized linear models, longitudinal analysis, general estimating equations, generalized additive models, survival analysis (Kaplan-Meier, Cox PH regression, accelerated failure time models), survey research methods, analysis of surveys, analysis of observational data, propensity score analysis, weighted and un-weighted analysis of field studies. Knowledge the controls for confounding variables found in heterogeneous human populations such as age, race, gender, socioeconomic status, smoking, diet, etc.

Interpret complex interactions and nonlinearities in data. Draw conclusions from the analyses and communicate results with researchers/scientists both orally and in writing. Prepare proof-quality figures, tables, statistical methods and results to summarize analyses for journal publications. Interact and consult with researchers/scientists to ensure proper use of statistical methodology and interpretation of results. Demonstrate the ability to provide complete and accurate information to researchers/scientists.

Occasional local travel between sites may be required.

**Qualifications**

Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology or a related field preferred. Exceptional candidates with a Master's degree in one of those fields.

Minimum three years of related work experience, may also be considered.

Experience working with the SAS or R software and excellent communications skills in English (both verbal and written) required.

**Benefits**

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

**Req Number:** R-0258727
**Job Function:** Research
**Featured:** No

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