OPS Biostatistician
Job Description:
• The Public Health Biostatistician conducts special studies, research projects, and complex data analyses to inform public health initiatives and evaluate program effectiveness.
• This position leads independent research initiatives, collaborates with academic partners, and provides advanced statistical consultation for priority state health questions.
• Design and conduct complex analytical and epidemiological studies addressing public health priorities.
• Develop research protocols and statistical analysis plans for multiple projects, including developing institutional review board applications.
• Manage research projects from conception through completion and dissemination.
• Collaborate with academic researchers and external partners on research initiatives.
• Conduct sophisticated and advanced statistical analyses potentially including but not limited to, predictive modeling, causal inference, survival analyses, and logistic regression.
• Match, integrate, and analyze data from multiple datasets.
• Develop reports and presentations as required.
Requirements:
• Advanced knowledge of biostatistical methods.
• Understanding of epidemiological experimental design and methods.
• Knowledge of research ethics and human subjects’ protection.
• Expert proficiency in statistical programming (e.g., SAS, R and/or Python).
• Advanced database management and SQL programming skills.
• Experience with data matching and data quality.
• Proficiency in data visualization and analytics.
• Ability to lead multiple complex projects.
• Skills in coordinating teams and managing external collaborations.
• Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex findings to diverse audiences.
• Experience with peer-reviewed publication and conference presentations.
• Understanding of public health and epidemiology.
Benefits:
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!
• The Public Health Biostatistician conducts special studies, research projects, and complex data analyses to inform public health initiatives and evaluate program effectiveness.
• This position leads independent research initiatives, collaborates with academic partners, and provides advanced statistical consultation for priority state health questions.
• Design and conduct complex analytical and epidemiological studies addressing public health priorities.
• Develop research protocols and statistical analysis plans for multiple projects, including developing institutional review board applications.
• Manage research projects from conception through completion and dissemination.
• Collaborate with academic researchers and external partners on research initiatives.
• Conduct sophisticated and advanced statistical analyses potentially including but not limited to, predictive modeling, causal inference, survival analyses, and logistic regression.
• Match, integrate, and analyze data from multiple datasets.
• Develop reports and presentations as required.
Requirements:
• Advanced knowledge of biostatistical methods.
• Understanding of epidemiological experimental design and methods.
• Knowledge of research ethics and human subjects’ protection.
• Expert proficiency in statistical programming (e.g., SAS, R and/or Python).
• Advanced database management and SQL programming skills.
• Experience with data matching and data quality.
• Proficiency in data visualization and analytics.
• Ability to lead multiple complex projects.
• Skills in coordinating teams and managing external collaborations.
• Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex findings to diverse audiences.
• Experience with peer-reviewed publication and conference presentations.
• Understanding of public health and epidemiology.
Benefits:
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!