Statistician/Research Project Coordinator

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This position will oversee and support the planning and implementation of multiple research projects serving as either a statistician or project coordinator depending on the specific project needs. The successful candidate will require a strong experience in both data analytics and project management. Responsibilities: Help with the design and execution of qualitative data collection and analysis plans that integrate with mixed methods research designs. Assist senior researchers in collection, assessing, and analyzing qualitative data using software packages for qualitative data analysis, such as Dedoose. Assist senior researchers in collecting and analyzing data sets and secondary data sets using various statistical packages and data collection platforms, such as Stata, SAS, Qualtrics, and REDCap. Read and interpret findings, address gaps, and draw conclusions in analysis. Design, implement, and coordinate data analysis activities and related process improvements to those activities. Oversee and manage multiple ongoing projects including developing project plans, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of project initiatives and deliverables to study teams, PIs, and funders. Maintain relevant compliance documentation required by the university and funders. Develop and maintain IRB protocols, supporting documents, statements of work, standard operating procedures, and research plans for studies. Develop and implement processes that align with project goals in consultation with faculty-level investigators. Communicate regularly with team members, sponsors, and external research partners about action items and emergent issues. Work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in a team-based environment. Advise investigators on appropriate methodologies and resources to implement and maintain projects. Manage multiple full-time and part-time research staff and conduct performance reviews. Consult with Center Director and Financial Manager on resource allocation across projects. Collaborate on grant proposals, manuscripts, reports, presentations, and other deliverables. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. Education and Experience: This position will be filled at a level 2 or level 3 depending upon the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. A level two position typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience and knowledge in health care, specifically around insurance, claims data, and the industry generally. The candidate must have strong analytic skills, experience managing research projects, and be a self-starter. The research manager must have the ability to solve problems creatively, effectively handle multiple projects, and have superior interpersonal, communication, and organization skills. Proficiency with quantitative research software, such as SAS or STATA is a must as well as Microsoft Office 365. Additional Information: This is a limited-term position funded annually with the expectation of renewal subject to funding availability. 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