Biostatistician - Seibold Lab

Position Summary

Designs, manages, and analyzes research data provided by National Jewish Health faculty and researchers, federally funded grants, and entities outside National Jewish Health.

Essential Duties

• Works with researchers to design, manage, analyze, and provide reporting plans for research projects.
• Prepares datasets for analysis.
• Creates statistical programs for data manipulation and analysis with software packages such as R and SAS.
• Provides expertise in statistics and computing in collaboration with investigators.
• Writes analytical sections of manuscripts and grants, and co-authors research articles.
• Implements data management and data quality control plans.
• Advises researchers about analytical software and to a limited degree, hardware.
• Analyzes data both independently and in conjunction with faculty.
• Aids investigators in running analysis and presentation programs.
• Participates in recommending software and hardware changes.
• Keeps abreast of new discoveries in science, including genetics, genomics, and methods for analyzing these data.

Competencies

• Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
• Business Acumen: Uses economic, financial, market, and industry data to understand and improve business results; uses one’s understanding of major business functions, industry trends, and own organization’s position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics.
• Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
• Customer Focus: Ensures that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafts and implements service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs.
• Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.

Core Values

• Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
• Willingness to accept supervision and work well with others.
• Well-groomed appearance, appropriate for role and wearing ID badge visibly.
• Compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and completion of NetLearning by due date annually.
• Promotion of a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
• Adherence to safe working practices and following all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstration of compliance with all state, federal, and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in biostatistics or related field required.
• Work Experience: A minimum of two (2) years recent and related experience with statistical analysis of scientific data.
• Special Training, Certification or Licensure: None.

Salary Range

$77,572.56 - $102,583.71

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office, and remote employees.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retail Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Plan.
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.