Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center

Collaborates with researchers to develop and deliver statistical analyses, datasets, statistical process control charts and other data products for research studies and grant proposals. Serves as an expert on biostatistics and epidemiology for the Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute; develops and submits statistical/methods sections for grant applications; and writes statistical/methods and findings sections of scientific papers. Guides Manne Research Institute and Data Analytics and Reporting (DAR) master’s trained statisticians in complex analytic projects. Takes ownership of project plans, including estimation of task durations, documentation and communication of risks, dependencies and constraints, and tracking of issues impacting project completion. Independent statistical research and faculty appointment will be considered based on background, experience, and interest.

"Please note that a completed Doctorate degree is a minimum requirement to be considered for this role."

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Doctoral degree in biostatistics, epidemiology or healthcare-related statistics is required.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in biostatistics, epidemiology, health services research, econometrics, OR psychometrics within healthcare.
• Demonstrated expertise in mentoring master’s trained statisticians, junior medical faculty, residents, or fellows, and with teaching complex methodologies in a classroom-like setting.
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing and writing for the academic literature.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience programming SAS statistical software (or equivalent), including at least one (1) year of experience writing SQL queries and implementing basic techniques to improve efficiency.  
• Prior experience extracting or analyzing Epic electronic medical record data preferred.
• Ability to work independently while being an essential part of a team.

Education

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Pay Range

$93,600.00-$154,440.00 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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