Biostatistician

Summary

The University of Utah Data Coordinating Center is a collaborative, data-driven team that provides data management, project management, and statistical expertise for large-scale multicenter clinical and public health research studies. The Biostatistician contributes to study design, statistical modeling and analysis, data management, reporting, and dissemination of results while collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the statistical integrity and accuracy of biomedical or clinical research data
• Perform statistical design, modeling, and analysis
• Provide statistical summaries and reports of studies in support of product development
• Consult with scientists and engineers to ensure proper use of statistical methodology and interpretation of results
• Program statistical software packages (e.g., SAS/STAT, Stata, or R) to improve quality and efficiency of life science projects
• May respond to questions from regulatory authorities on statistical issues
• Develop and manage analysis datasets and associated documentation, including dataset specifications and data checks
• Perform statistical analyses using standard methods and statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, Stata) and prepare analytic deliverables such as tables, figures, and reports for interim and final results
• Interpret and clearly communicate results including statistical methods, findings, and limitations to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary study teams including investigators, data managers, and other study staff by providing statistical perspective and input across all study stages (study design, enrollment, and post-enrollment)
• Maintain quality assurance and documentation standards for all analytic work to ensure reproducibility, transparency, and compliance with Utah DCC standard operating procedures
• Coordinate with supervising and faculty biostatisticians to prioritize and manage competing project timelines, communicate progress, and proactively address challenges in data or design
• Contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations including drafting analysis sections, generating summary outputs, and assisting with methodological explanations
• Support database and data system development including collaboration on data structure design, data dictionary maintenance, and familiarity with relational databases (e.g., SQL, REDCap, or other clinical data management systems)
• Identify and troubleshoot statistical or data-related issues, proposing potential solutions and escalating as appropriate
• Engage in continuous professional development, staying current on statistical methods, programming practices, and data management tools relevant to clinical and public health research

Skills

• Ideal candidates bring solid knowledge of standard statistical procedures, moderate programming skills in at least one statistical language (such as SAS or R), and familiarity with relational databases and large-scale data systems
• Attention to detail, the ability to critically think through complex analyses, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving are essential in this dynamic research environment
• Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree
• Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience
• Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience
• EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience)
• Biostatistician, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree
• Biostatistician, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience
• Biostatistician, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience
• This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. (e.g. H1-B)
• Experience with SQL or similar query languages and a strong understanding of relational database structures
• Prior experience working with large, multi-site clinical or public health datasets
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality deliverables in a collaborative research setting
• Advanced programming proficiency in at least one statistical software package (e.g., SAS, R, Stata), including data manipulation and analysis workflow automation
• Familiarity with data management tools or platforms such as REDCap, AWS, or other secure research data environments
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate, reproducible, and well-documented analytic practices
• Remote in-state candidates preferred over remote out of state candidates

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Ideal candidates bring solid knowledge of standard statistical procedures, moderate programming skills in at least one statistical language (such as SAS or R), and familiarity with relational databases and large-scale data systems
• Attention to detail, the ability to critically think through complex analyses, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving are essential in this dynamic research environment
• Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree
• Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience
• Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience
• EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience)
• Biostatistician, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree
• Biostatistician, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience
• Biostatistician, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience
• This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. (e.g. H1-B)

Nice to Haves

• Experience with SQL or similar query languages and a strong understanding of relational database structures
• Prior experience working with large, multi-site clinical or public health datasets
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality deliverables in a collaborative research setting
• Advanced programming proficiency in at least one statistical software package (e.g., SAS, R, Stata), including data manipulation and analysis workflow automation
• Familiarity with data management tools or platforms such as REDCap, AWS, or other secure research data environments
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate, reproducible, and well-documented analytic practices
• Remote in-state candidates preferred over remote out of state candidates

Benefits

• The Utah DCC offers a career ladder for biostatisticians.
• Professional development opportunities such as conference attendance and other trainings.
• Flexible, mostly remote work schedule for candidates who reside in the state of Utah.