University of Utah Health Research ยท 16 hours ago
Biostatistician
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe University of Utah Health Research is seeking a biostatistician to join their collaborative, data-driven team. The role involves contributing to study design, performing statistical analyses, and supporting the reporting of results across various research areas.
Higher Education
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
Qualification
Required
Solid knowledge of standard statistical procedures
Moderate programming skills in at least one statistical language (such as SAS or R)
Familiarity with relational databases and large-scale data systems
Attention to detail
Ability to critically think through complex analyses
Collaborative approach to problem-solving
Preferred
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
Benefits
Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
Generous paid leave time
11 paid Holidays
50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities
Company
University of Utah Health Research
At University of Utah Health, our world-class researchers work together to tackle some of the toughest problems in health and medicine.
5001-10000 employees
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