Biostatistical Consultant I

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Works under general direction to provide statistical consultation for faculty, staff, and students. The role supports investigator-initiated cancer research through the research analytic team at UT Southwestern’s Division of General Internal Medicine, under guidance from faculty at the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center. Projects include cancer-related clinical, population-based, and health services research, primarily using Flatiron real-world electronic health records data curated for cancer research, with possible expansion to other cancer-relevant datasets. The position requires experience with SAS, STATA, R, or Python. The consultant collaborates with researchers on study design, data analysis, interpretation, reporting, manuscripts, and grant proposals. The role also assists with organizing client data, performs statistical computations, develops and maintains programs for in-house use, and communicates statistical concepts in accessible terms. The position is based in an office setting. Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

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; preference is given to experience in a biomedical or health care environment.
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 their 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 experiment or survey design, data analysis, interpretation of results, and preparation of reports.
Write the statistical portion of manuscripts based on analysis results and address revisions prompted by reviewers’ comments.
Assist clients with data organization.
Perform statistical computations.
Provide graphical and tabular representations of results.
Develop, maintain, and modify programs for in-house use.
Collaborate with investigators on grant development, including statistical study design and preparation of the statistical portion of grant proposals.
Perform non-statistical consulting, including providing analogous examples and non-technical explanations and helping researchers formulate and clarify research issues.
Visit clients’ work fields whenever possible to build 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 day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
Paid Time Off, available day one.
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
Paid Parental Leave Benefit.
Wellness programs.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer.
On-site childcare.
Paid holidays.
Merit increases.