Intern - Foundation

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Schedule Weekly Hours:
20
This opportunity is open to:

• Master's degree candidate or strong fourth- or fifth-year undergraduate
• Interest in pursuing an advanced degree or working as an applied statistician in the medical field.
• May 28, 2024 - May 23, 2025
• One position available
• Deadline to apply is February 1, 2024, at midnight.

The following items are required to be submitted with the application:

• A letter of recommendation
• An unofficial transcript
• Please have both of these documents emailed to: biostats@gundersenhealth.org
• Please upload a cover letter stating why you are interested in this position and how it will benefit your future career.

Job Description:
Gundersen Health System provides a professional hands-on experience tailored to meet the interests of the interns in conjunction with the current activities of the department. Medical Research is looking for a biostatistician intern who is a master's degree candidate or strong fourth- or fifth-year undergrad who has experience using SAS in all of the following ways; in order to import, modify, combine, and transform datasets. Summarize and interpret information from a variety of datasets. Can appropriately determine how to analyze data using standard statistical techniques to include frequency distributions, displaying continuous variables, i.e., histograms, QQ-Plots, and scatterplots. Categorical Data Analysis such as Chi Square, Fisher, and McNemar's Test. T-Test and Non-Parametric Comparisons, Correlation and Partial Correlation, Linear Regression, Logistic Regression, Stepwise and Other Variable Selection Methods.
Major Responsibilities:
1. Performs job-related responsibilities as requested.
Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
Post High School education in a specialized field: Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program and in the 4th or 5th year of a Statistics degree or related field with appropriate SAS experience
DESIRED
Bachelor's degree in Statistics or a related field
Currently enrolled in a master's degree program focused on Statistics or a related field with experience in SAS
Work Experience:
REQUIRED
No experience required.
DESIRED
1 year of experience in a related field
Age Specific Population Served:
Unit/Department Specific
OSHA Category:
Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.
Environmental Conditions:
Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).
Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Static Standing Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
Walking/Standing Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267
Equal Opportunity Employer