Biostatistician - Newborn Screening
The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is seeking to hire a Biostatistician to play a key role in our Iowa Newborn Screening programs. This position will apply epidemiological/biostatistical methods to identify and develop data collection tools and data elements for the one of the more successful public health programs, the Iowa Newborn Screening Program (INSP), Implement and monitor Long-Term Follow-Up (LTFU) Program along with LTFU Team; analyze quantitative and qualitative data using biostatistics and informatics; and interpret and report results. Help to utilize the data to inform and improve the quality of the program overall, particularly laboratory and follow-up processes for population screening. Assist with other data needs including existing laboratory and Follow-Up data sets of the Iowa Newborn Screening Program. This is a specified term position.
Position Responsibilities:
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and data dictionaries; revise as needed.
- Select, develop, use, and maintain a data collection tools/database for the LTFU Program.
- Identify data elements for the LTFU program, including general and demographic data elements as well as disorder-specific data elements. This could include working closely with INSP staff and MD consultants to determine data elements.
- Collect data and enter data into REDCap.
- Select communication and education strategies for different audiences, particularly to INSP staff and other internal and external stakeholders. Present at various national and international professional meetings.
- Collaborate with staff from our Quad State Collaborative and potentially staff from other NBS programs across the country on LTFU related activities.
- Participate in various continuous quality improvement (CQI) and LTFU activities as directed by supervisor.
- Enter and/or review NewSTEPs Quality Indicators into NewSTEPs repository; reconcile cases/data entered the NewSTEPs repository. Apply epidemiological/biostatistical methodologies to utilize data in the NewSTEPs repository to improve program processes.
- Attend meetings related to LTFU, CQI and NBS data; travel may be required.
- Participate in educational outreach efforts as assigned; travel may be required.
- Perform other projects or tasks as assigned.
- Seek opportunities to enhance one's own professional knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to one's current position and/or to prepare for potential future roles and overall career development.
For a full job description, please email the contact below.
About the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics
The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is a national leader in pediatric medicine. The Department's mission is to provide outstanding care to the children of Iowa and beyond by being a leader in state-of-the-art clinical care to children, performing cutting-edge research to find new treatments and cures for childhood illnesses, and educating the next generation of pediatric health care providers. The Department comprises the medical and research staff of UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital. UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is one of the nation’s top-ranked pediatric care and research institutions, and Iowa’s only comprehensive children’s hospital.
About the Division of Medical Genetics and Genomics
The Division of Medical Genetics and Genomics is committed to excellence in providing comprehensive services for children, adults and prenatal patients in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of genetic conditions. The Division's multidisciplinary team is comprised of board-certified medical geneticists, a molecular genetic pathologist, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, genetic counselors, nurses, and dietitians. Our clinics include: General Genetics Clinics, Metabolic Genetics Clinics, Connective Tissue Disorder Clinics, Neurofibromatosis Clinics and Outreach Genetics Clinics. Genetic diseases and disorders affect families as well as individuals. The medical team provides the information, support and follow-up needed to make informed decisions. Our medical genetics team collaborates with state and federal agencies, educators, researchers, support groups and others to provide the latest information and treatment options for Iowans and their families.
Education Requirements:
- Some (6 months+) previous work in epidemiology/biostatistics
Highly Desired Qualifications:
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact pedsuichildrens@healthcare.uiowa.edu
This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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