Biostatistician & Epidemiologist

This position is hybrid remote & onsite at the Burnet campus. Preference will be given to applicants local to the Cincinnati metro area.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data Files - Constructs moderately complex datasets for analysis, including sub-setting, linking, or transforming data prior to exporting to statistical analysis program formats. Conducts diagnostic checks on data quality, such as identifying outliers, determining whether variables are normally distributed and missing data evaluations. Develop macros in software programs. Advises on database builds for ready use by statisticians. Designs, constructs, maintain, and write development documentation. Serves as a resource to others determining the appropriate statistical methods for a study and in constructing databases.

• Analysis - Recommends, based on knowledge and experience, appropriate statistical analyses, given the design of the studies. Drafts statistical analysis plan for review by faculty supervisor and principal investigator. Performs moderately complex statistical analyses, such as repeated measures analysis of variance. Develop macros to generate ongoing regular reports and charts which summarize results from on-going multi-site collaborative. Prepares drafts of sections going into grant proposals.

• Misc. - Drafts statistical methods and results sections of manuscripts or abstracts based on analytic findings. Prepares reports (e.g., subject recruitment, summary of safety data and interim analyses for Data Safety Monitoring Board) needed in large studies, especially those involving multiple sites. Acts as a resource in implementing new statistical software and obtains working knowledge of its capabilities. Demonstrates enhanced level of knowledge through continuing education. Utilizes professional skills and applies this to work activities.

• Analysis Design - May assist principal investigator in selecting appropriate study design to address research hypotheses, such as identifying study design flaws and suggesting corrective changes, e.g., the lack of a proper control group. Prepares drafts of statistical analysis and sample size calculation sections for grant proposals. Recognizes various epidemiologic, clinical or basic research study designs and the analysis implications of those designs.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification or training

• 3+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

• OR equivalent combination of education and experience

• Preferred: Experience working with academic medical research data

• Preferred: Experience communicating and presenting data insights.

• Preferred: Experience writing code for using Python, R, and Denodo

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At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

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• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability