Biostatistical Consultant I, Internal Medicine

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Biostatistical Consultant I works under general direction to provide statistical consultation for faculty, staff, and students. The role collaborates with investigators on study design, data analysis, interpretation of results, and preparation of reports and manuscripts. It also supports grant development, statistical programming, data organization, and presentation of research findings through tables and graphs. Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and an attachment containing a brief sample of SAS or R coding that demonstrates data management and statistical analysis skills.

Requirements

Master's degree in biostatistics or a related discipline, or an MPH with a concentration in biostatistics.
One year of experience in statistical consulting.
Working knowledge of SAS, SPSS, or another major statistical package such as S+ or R.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Access and Excel.
Ability to analyze and evaluate data and make appropriate decisions or recommendations.
Ability to communicate technical information to non-statisticians.
Ability to help people identify and clarify individual responsibilities and objectives within a common goal.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with professionalism and competence when dealing with a variety of individuals.
Knowledge of data file handling techniques.
Knowledge of statistical and scientific research design.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a biomedical or health care environment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with investigators to identify problems and provide statistical consultation, including experimental or survey design, data analysis, interpretation of results, and preparation of reports.
Write the statistical portion of manuscripts based on analysis results and address manuscript revisions in response to reviewers' comments.
Assist clients with data organization.
Perform statistical computations.
Provide graphical and tabular representations of research findings.
Develop, maintain, and modify programs for in-house use.
Collaborate with investigators on grant development, including study statistical design and preparation of the statistical portion of grant proposals.
Perform non-statistical consulting tasks, such as providing analogous examples and nontechnical explanations and helping researchers formulate and clarify research issues.
Visit clients' work fields when possible to establish rapport and become familiar with their research and data.
Record time for users for whom statistical work has been performed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
Paid time off, available on day one.
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
Paid parental leave.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
On-site childcare.
Paid holidays.
Healthcare coverage.