Gundersen Lutheran, Inc

Biostatistician

Gundersen Lutheran, Inc$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field.
  • OR Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience in a medical setting.
  • 1 year of experience in data acquisition, analysis, and presentation in healthcare.
  • Experience using R for statistical analysis and reporting.
  • Knowledge of healthcare data is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with research staff on study design and analysis plans.
  • Guide on research design, methodology, and feasibility assessments.
  • Identify and validate research data from Epic and other sources.
  • Work with stakeholders to assess data availability and limitations.
  • Extract and prepare data for statistical analysis.
  • Conduct statistical analyses utilizing R and other tools.
  • Interpret and present findings in reports and publications.

Benefits

  • Exposure to diverse research projects and clinical specialties.
  • Strong opportunities for professional development.
  • Hands-on work with healthcare and research data systems.
  • Access to leadership and direct decision-making.
  • Responsive feedback and mentorship from colleagues.
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
  • Meaningful work supporting medical research and patient care.
Full Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Biostatistician
  • Location: Hybrid (On-site 6 days per 10-day pay period)

  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, Daytime hours

  • Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried

  • Please note: Immigration sponsorship (e.g., H01B) is not available for this position.

Make an Impact Through Research

We are seeking a Biostatistician to join our growing research team. This position is being added due to increasing project volume and offers the opportunity to work closely with physicians, investigators, and research staff on a wide variety of clinical and research initiatives.

As a Biostatistician, you will help researchers design studies, identify and organize data, perform statistical analyses, and communicate meaningful results that support scientific discovery and evidence-based decision making. This role offers exposure to a broad range of projects rather than a narrow specialty, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys continuous learning, variety, and collaboration.

Youll join a small, highly collaborative team of biostatisticians where your input is valued, feedback is readily available, and you can help shape how work gets done.

What Youll Do

  • Collaborate with physicians, investigators, and research staff to develop research studies and statistical analysis plans

  • Provide guidance on research design, methodology, feasibility assessments, and sample size calculations

  • Identify, acquire, and validate research data from Epic and other available data sources

  • Work with stakeholders to determine data requirements and assess data availability and limitations

  • Extract, organize, and prepare data for statistical analysis

  • Conduct statistical analyses using R and other research tools

  • Interpret findings and present results through reports, visualizations, presentations, manuscripts, and publications

  • Support randomization processes, power analyses, and other statistical research activities

  • Ensure data integrity and statistical accuracy throughout the research process

  • Educate residents, fellows, researchers, and other learners on research methods and statistical concepts

  • Stay current with evolving statistical methodologies and analytical techniques

  • Participate in departmental projects and perform other duties as assigned

Team & Work Environment

This role is part of a team of biostatisticians supporting internal research requests across the organization. Work is managed through a queue-based process, with projects prioritized based on submission timing and research deadlines. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic, providing opportunities to work on a diverse range of studies and initiatives.

What Youll Need:

Education

Required

  • Masters degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field

OR

  • Bachelors degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field and three (3) years of experience acquiring and analyzing data in a medical setting

Preferred

  • PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field

Experience

Required

  • One (1) year of experience acquiring, analyzing, and presenting data results in a medical or healthcare setting

Technical Qualifications

Required

  • Experience using R for statistical analysis and reporting

Preferred

  • Experience working with healthcare data

  • Knowledge of Epic reporting and data environments, including Clarity and Caboodle

  • Experience supporting clinical or academic research initiatives

Training will be provided for Epic-related tools and data environments as needed.

Why Join Us?

  • Exposure to a wide variety of research projects and clinical specialties

  • Strong opportunities for on-the-job learning and professional development

  • Hands-on experience with healthcare and research data systems

  • Small, collaborative team with direct access to leadership and decision-making

  • Responsive feedback and mentorship

  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement

  • Meaningful work that directly supports medical research and patient care advancement

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact or call 608-775-0267.

About Gundersen Lutheran, Inc

Gundersen Lutheran, Inc is a healthcare organization that provides a wide range of medical services to patients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. The organization was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Gundersen Lutheran, Inc operates hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities, and offers a variety of services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, and has a strong reputation for clinical excellence. Gundersen Lutheran, Inc is also committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The organization is a leader in healthcare innovation and is constantly developing new approaches to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
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