Research Analyst/Sr Research Analyst(Biostat/Epi) - 42278

Title: Research Analyst/Sr Research Analyst(Biostat/Epi) - 42278 Location: DE-Wilmington Research Analysts and Sr. Research Analysts(Biostat/Epi)

HealthCore, Inc., a health outcomes research firm located in Wilmington, DE, is seeking analysts and senior analysts with experience in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, or health outcomes research to join our dynamic company.  Founded in 1996, and now an independently-operating subsidiary of WellPoint, HealthCore provides the health care system, biopharmaceutical industry, academia, and the Federal Government with naturalistic "real-world" research on the value and safety of various interventions in diverse patient populations. HealthCore's projects range from traditional claims-based retrospective analyses to large-scale, prospective studies in the areas of health outcomes, pharmacoeconomics, comparative effectiveness, epidemiologic and drug safety research.  Responsibilities vary with the position and include: * Performing prospective and retrospective health services, health outcomes, and epidemiologic research activities under the direction of the project manager. * Supporting research activities in statistical analyses, statistical expertise, reporting and communication of results. Additional activities involve study design, proposal development and contributing to research methods. * Collaborating with project managers to support the research functions that bring high quality reports, peer-reviewed publications, presentations to clients and at professional meetings, and other milestones to fruition.  * Utilizing industry standard as well as cutting-edge biostatistical and/or health economic analytical techniques Qualifications: This position requires a bachelors, masters or doctoral level degree or relevant education and/or equivalent training in health services research, epidemiology or a related field. Post-graduate or post-doctoral training or relevant experience in biostatistics, statistics or epidemiology with experience in health services research is strongly preferred. Experience with advanced statistical techniques, such as propensity score matching, multivariable statistical modeling, bootstrapping, signal detection, and/or Monte-Carlo techniques preferred. Strong study design, statistical analysis, and computing skills and proficiency (including programming) with one or more statistical applications (SAS, Stata) are required. Experience with health plan administrative databases (pharmacy and medical claims), economic modeling and/or data simulation would be beneficial. In addition to a dynamic work environment, HealthCore offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits program, including a 401(k) plan; health, dental, and vision insurance; discounted fitness club membership; life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance coverage; tuition assistance, paid parking, and an employee stock purchase plan. HealthCore is located in Wilmington, DE, midway between New York City and Washington, DC. As an independently operating subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc., HealthCore offers the resources of the nation's leading health benefits company in a small company environment. To learn more about us or apply for a position, please visitwww.healthcore.com EOE -Dedicated to Diversity

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Location:	Wilmington, DE
County:	New Castle County
ZIP Code:	19801
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	WellPoint
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