Overview
Are you ready to join an organization where you can be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives?
Envision all Americans enjoying ideal cardiovascular health free of heart disease and stroke. At the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, we get to work toward that goal every single day. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? You bet!
This is satisfying work that makes a real difference in people's lives. You can achieve professional growth with personal fulfillment. You will connect with people and make a lifesaving impact. You will partner with individuals, schools, lawmakers, healthcare providers and others to ensure everyone has access to healthier lifestyle choices and proper healthcare.
#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity and inclusion, our focus on work-life satisfaction, and our Guiding Values - Check out this hashtag on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter today!
Responsibilities
The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Statistical Analyst in our Data Science department!
This position can be home based!
This individual will be responsible for data quality, harmonization, documentation, and analysis of clinical program datasets in order to advance the impact of AHA programs and research. Responsible for the organization, analysis, and reporting of data collected from various sources, including AHA program data and national health surveillance data. Responsible for developing and applying various data cleaning and cloud-based database development tools to maintain clinical analytic datasets and documentation for internal and external investigators to support organizational decision making.
Essential Job Duties:
Clinical data cleaning, standardizing, and harmonizing within a cloud -based work environment
Proficiency in data standards such as OMOP
Database management using SQL
Able to program in R and/or Python, and/or SAS in IDEs like RStudio, SASStudio, and Jupyter notebooks. Able to share code via GitHub and/or BitBucket, and build tutorials with AHA collaborators/clients
Conducts basic statistical analysis with oversight from the senior statistical analyst
GEE or random effects models for longitudinal or multilevel analysis, time series, and handling and imputing missing data. Develops summary reports that include interpretation of findings
Assists in preparing statistical analysis plans for ongoing scientific investigations and presentations
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Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, or related area
One (1) - Two (2) years of professional work experience in data science and statistical analysis in the health care field which includes cleaning, standardizing, harmonizing and writing code (R, Python) to analyze clinical analytic datasets in cloud-based work environments
Proficiency with database management (SQL)
Proficiency with data documentation and data dictionaries
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with analysis of data focused on cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, electronic health records, and medical claims data
Effective writing skills for different audiences (scientific, media, lay, etc.)
Effective web-development and data visualization skills
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary offered. Our Rewards & Benefits package not only gives you the total benefits you want, but also goes above and beyond with innovative programs to develop your skills - helping you grow and thrive at the American Heart Association.
The American Heart Association's 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention.
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EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
Location US-TX-Dallas
Posted Date 18 hours ago (8/11/2022 8:52 PM)
Requisition ID 2022-9056
Job Category Health Strategies
Position Type Full Time
Location: TX-Dallas
