Biostatistician I - Campus

Job SummaryThe Study Design and Biostatistics Center ( SDBC ) at the University of Utah is seeking a MS statistician to carry out statistical analyses in collaboration with clinical and translational investigators. · We are a multidisciplinary group of biostatisticians, epidemiol ...

Job description

Job Summary

The Study Design and Biostatistics Center ( SDBC ) at the University of Utah is seeking a MS statistician to carry out statistical analyses in collaboration with clinical and translational investigators.

We are a multidisciplinary group of biostatisticians, epidemiologists, psychometricians, health economists, survey design researchers, and systematic review experts engaged in a wide range of collaborations throughout the Health Science Center of the University of Utah.

The SDBC serves as theStatistical Core within the Population Health Research Foundation of the Center for Clinical and Translational Science at the University of Utah and provides a rich environment for methodological and applied biomedical research across the university.

Focus areas of SDBC and Population HealthResearch faculty include the design of clinical trials and observational studies, longitudinal analysis, survival analysis, epidemiologic modeling, Bayesian analysis, modern causal inference, analysis of biomarkers, statistical genetics and genomics, computational statistics, health economics, methods for the design and conduct of systematic reviews, structural equations models, and qualitative research.

This position requires an ability to relocate to Salt Lake City, Utah, but it may have the option for a hybrid – partial onsite/partial telecommute – work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic statistical analysis support 2. Reviews data for discrepancies, interacts with data managers, and creates analysis datasets 3. Prepares and communicates statistical results in written and oral summary 4. Conforms to statistical programming and analysis standards 5.

Works collaboratively with supervising and other statisticians in supporting project needs Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously:
Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously:
Sitting, hearing, listening, talking


Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking


Seldom:
Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires familiarity with standard statistical analysis procedures with a minimum of a BS degree in statistics, biostatistics, a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); General programming skills or familiarity with at least one statistical programming language such as SAS or R with the ability to independently gain new skills and solve difficult programming challenges; Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is necessary; An ability to work on several projects simultaneously and manage deadlines, and good communication skills.