Statistical Analyst A/B (Department of Dermatology)
University of Pennsylvania

Job Info

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Statistical Analyst A/B (Department of Dermatology)

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title
Statistical Analyst A/B (Department of Dermatology)

Job Profile Title
Statistical Analyst A

Job Description Summary
The primary responsibility of the Statistical Analyst position is to conduct statistical programming for dermatology-related research projects under the direction of a senior statistician and three principal investigators. The Statistical Analyst will also assist with designing interfaces for data collection and management, performing data integration, manuscript writing for peer reviewed medical journals, including generating figures and tables, and will support grant development with sample size calculations.
The Statistical Analyst A will use standard SAS and/or Stata to create analytic datasets from clinical trials, health care claims, electronic medical records, and surveys; to construct and standardize analytical variables through data integration and data manipulation; to provide descriptive and analytic reports; and to perform statistical analyses.
The Statistical Analyst B will use advance techniques in SAS, Stat, and/or R to merge datasets and create analyses files from complex databases and will use specialized statistical methods to analyze cross-sectional and longitudinal datasets.

Job Description

Responsibilities/Duties

• Create datasets from internal and external data sources for cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses.
• Perform statistical programming and analyses under the guidance of the senior biostatistician. Analyses will include simple data descriptions (e.g., prevalence and incidence of outcomes), correlations, regression modeling (e.g., linear, logistic, cox proportional hazard models, mixed effects models, latent class analysis) and the analyst may need to learn additional statistical or bioinformatics (e.g., multi-omic data analysis) techniques for existing and/or future projects.
• Design, develop, and provide support for database systems for clinical trials and observational studies. Responsibilities include designing and testing new system solutions; designing interfaces for data collection and management; performing data integration; training research staff of various database systems; serving as lead liaison with external technology companies.
• Develop and implement quality control plans to ensure data integrity and compliance; query databases and coordinate with research staff to address discrepancies and complete data cleaning procedures; review/confirm resolution of data discrepancies in all EDCs; compile and submit to investigators, stakeholder committees, and study sponsors data discrepancy and adverse event reports; ensure security of databases; prepare and submit quarterly and annual data safety reports to study sponsors.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Statistical Analyst A:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, informatics, or computational science and 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating knowledge or database and statistical programming required.
• Working knowledge of electronic data capture systems, database design, and database management required.
• Excellent communication skills required
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible in both task and schedule
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Statistical Analyst B:

• Minimum of a Master's degree in applied mathematics, statistics, informatics, or computer science and at least 3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required demonstrating expert knowledge or database and statistical programming required.
• Preference given to candidates with demonstrated knowledge and programming experience in UNIX, R, SQL, and PYTHON.

• Excellent communication skills required
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible in both task and schedule
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

This position is contingent upon funding

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$51,824.00 - $95,022.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
  
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
  
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
  
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
  
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
  
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
  
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
  
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
  
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
  
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
  
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
  

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