About this role
Job Title: Jr. Biostatistician
Apex Systems is hiring a Jr. Biostatistician for a large Healthcare client.
Location: FULLY REMOTE in WA, OR, CA, CO, GA, MD/VA/DC - must be willing to support PST.
6 months contract with high probability of extension or conversion.
Role Overview
This entry-level role supports statistical analysis and data management activities. The position involves data processing and analysis, assisting with study design, and contributing to the dissemination of research findings. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with investigators and project teams, applying their knowledge to solve business problems and support data-informed decisions.
Key Responsibilities
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Process and analyze data using R or Python.
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Coordinate data analysis activities, including writing analysis plans and statistical programs.
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Summarize and interpret the results of statistical analysis for investigators and project teams.
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Assist with data analysis interpretation by organizing and editing reports and presentations.
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Support data preparation for analytic efforts by cleaning and organizing data to ensure quality and accuracy.
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Assist in the development, implementation, and automation of business and reporting solutions.
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Contribute to the dissemination of research by preparing written summaries of statistical analysis results.
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Provide consultation to programmers and investigators regarding the choice of statistical methods and interpretation of results.
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Required Qualifications
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Education: Bachelor's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Public Health, or Data Science.
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Experience: At least one year of programming experience using R or Python.
Technical Skills:
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Proficiency in data processing and analysis using R or Python.
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Understanding of epidemiology study requirements.
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Familiarity with healthcare data.
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Work Environment
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This is a contract position with the potential to convert to a full-time role. The assignment duration is one year. The role offers a partial remote work arrangement, with standard working hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The interview process includes a technical assessment, a screening interview, and a panel interview.
Benefits
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Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a Health Savings Account, an Employee Assistance Program with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within a Welcome Packet.
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Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.