Bioinformatics/Statistical Genetics - Biostatistician/Programmer

$56,200 - $81,500/Yr

Pennsylvania State University - State College, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

State College, PA

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Biostatistician/Programmer position at The Pennsylvania State University involves developing statistical and computational models to analyze multi-omic and electronic health record data. The role focuses on understanding the risk of late-age neurodegeneration and dementia through collaboration with various stakeholders in clinical and health science research. The position offers opportunities for career growth and collaboration with leading research departments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with investigators, physicians, and graduate students to design and implement a statistical analysis plan based on study objectives and research needs.
• Consult and advise researchers on study design, statistical analysis strategies, determining statistical power, and sample size.
• Perform quality control on large databases, including genomic, transcriptomic, and EHR data.
• Provide statistical expertise in interpreting experimental results and integrate complex statistical methodologies into research protocols.
• Develop, test, debug, implement, modify, and evaluate statistical software programs in support of research projects.
• Write specifications for files, validation checks, tables, and calculations used to collect and analyze data.
• Prepare visual representations of statistical results for reports, presentations, and publications.
• Author statistical portions of abstracts, manuscripts, and final reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in biostatistics, statistics, computer science, data science, bioinformatics, or related fields (Master's Degree preferred).
• One year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with whole genome sequencing data is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in developing R/Python packages for data analysis.
• Familiarity with bioinformatics/statistical software packages.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Generous vacation time (24 days per year).
• Sick time (12 days a year).
• Paid holidays (13 per calendar year).