Biostatistics Analyst

Biostatistics Analyst functions as a biostatistician in supports of biomedical research projects across the health sciences as a member of the Center for Biostatistics in the Department of Biomedical Informatics; assists with overseeing biomedical databases for assigned research projects; consults with study investigators and researchers to determine study requirements to develop analysis and data interpretation methodologies; works closely higher level biostatisticians to create datasets for analysis using statistical programming and analysis standards; conducts and interprets analyses of research data using descriptive statistics and basic inferential tests; reviews data to ensure consistent, accurate and valid conclusions; identifies data discrepancies and works with data managers to develop resolution; prepares interim and final results, including tables and figures, and provides principal investigators written description of methods and statistical analyses used in analysis; assists with preparation of journal articles, technical reports and other materials for publication and presentation; attends project meetings.

Minimum Education and Skills/Experience Required/Desired
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in biostatistics, statistics or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. 2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred. Masters degree preferred. Additional coursework in epidemiology, public health, biology or medicine desired; demonstrated knowledge of standard statistical analysis methodologies with knowledge of at least one statistical programming language such as SAS, STATA or R required. 1-3 years of experience in a statistician capacity required; experience as a biostatistician is preferred; experience in managing large data-sets and utilizing statistical software packages desired; Requires successful completion of a background check; Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

FUNCTION: Research

SUB-FUNCTION: Statistics and Biostatistics

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