Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Baystate Health
Job overview
The Biostatistician role at Baystate Health involves supporting innovative healthcare research to improve health outcomes and advance health equity within a mission-driven academic medical center.
Responsibilities and impact
The Biostatistician will provide statistical consultation, conduct complex analyses, manage large datasets, contribute to grant proposals and publications, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support clinical and epidemiological research projects.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers excellent compensation, comprehensive low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO, continuing education support, 403b retirement plan with company match, wellbeing programs, and additional financial and lifestyle benefits.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Master's degree in Biostatistics or related fields, at least 3 years of applied biostatistics experience, strong programming skills in SAS, R, or STATA, and excellent communication abilities; experience with big data and epidemiological study designs is preferred.
Career development
Baystate Health provides opportunities for professional growth through mentorship, continuing education, and academic advancement within a supportive research environment.
Work environment and culture
The company culture emphasizes dignity, equity, inclusion, and community engagement, fostering a collegial and interdisciplinary academic environment focused on health equity and innovation.
Company information
Baystate Health is Western Massachusetts' only academic medical center and tertiary care provider, committed to high-quality care, medical training, and advancing healthcare research and equity.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Quantitative Methods Core within the Department of Healthcare Delivery and Population Sciences, collaborating with researchers and clinicians in a supportive and interdisciplinary team.
Job location and travel
The job is based in Western Massachusetts at Baystate Health, an academic medical center with a mission-driven focus on healthcare delivery and population sciences.
Unique job features
This role offers the unique opportunity to work with large real-world datasets and contribute methodologically to diverse healthcare research projects in an academic medical center setting.
Company overview
Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system serving western Massachusetts. It operates several hospitals, including Baystate Medical Center, which is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Massachusetts Medical School. The organization generates revenue through patient services, medical education, and research initiatives. Founded in 1883, Baystate Health has a long history of providing comprehensive care and has been recognized for its commitment to community health and innovation in medical practices.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your Master’s degree in Biostatistics or related fields, emphasizing your 3+ years of applied biostatistics experience in clinical or public health research environments.
Focus on showcasing your proficiency with statistical software like SAS, R, or STATA, and your ability to manage and analyze large, complex datasets such as electronic health records, claims, or registry data.
Emphasize your skills in study design consultation, advanced statistical analysis, and your experience contributing to grant proposals, manuscripts, and presentations, as these are key responsibilities in this role.
Apply through multiple platforms including Baystate Health’s official career page, LinkedIn, and relevant academic or healthcare job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current Biostatisticians or members of the Department of Healthcare Delivery and Population Sciences at Baystate Health on LinkedIn; open your message with ice breakers like commenting on recent research projects they’ve shared or expressing admiration for Baystate’s mission-driven approach to health equity.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'biostatistics,' 'statistical software SAS, R, STATA,' 'clinical research,' 'health equity,' 'data management,' and 'study design consultation' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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