Statistician 1 - IM Pulmonary/Critical Care-Full-time

Rush University Medical Center•Chicago, IL

29d•$32 - $46

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervising Statistician or Statistician Manager, the Statistician 1 writes and runs computer programs to summarize and perform statistical analyses on data concerning topics in the biomedical sciences, preparing reports to summarize those results. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. The Statistician 1 will support the Rush Interdisciplinary Consortium for Critical Care Trials and Data Science (RICCC) by contributing to high-impact clinical and epidemiological research in critical illness. This role works closely with RICCC investigators, research coordinators, and multi-site collaborators to ensure high-quality data management, analysis, and harmonization across studies. The statistician will follow established RICCC data management and statistical protocols, assist in preparing datasets for analysis, and support the execution of manuscripts, abstracts, and conference presentations. The role also includes active participation in RICCC meetings, journal clubs, and consortium activities to support ongoing scientific discovery. This position plays a central role in coordinating data integration and supporting collaborative research efforts across multiple institutions participating in CLIF-based and other critical care studies.

Requirements

Master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics or closely related field.
2 years of experience performing statistical analysis of biomedical or related data.
Knowledge of linear and logistic regression, longitudinal analysis and survival analysis methods.
Strong analytical skills.
Proficiency with SAS or R/R-studio programming. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
Detail oriented and careful attention to accuracy.

Responsibilities

Compute new variables in output for specific requests, displaying stages by showing summaries of all records and by showing all data for one or more participants.
Develop, write and run complex computer programs in SAS and R to 1) utilize, summarize, and describe datasets, including frequencies, lists, and plots and 2) perform statistical analyses of biomedical data, employing appropriate statistical methods, such as survival analyses, generalized linear modeling, nonparametric methods and graphical methods. Types of data analyzed include categorical, longitudinal, and censored failure-time data. All programs should be organized and modular.
Perform quality checks for programs that summarize and describe by examining data to identify potential data inconsistencies. Document for review.
Document programs clearly to facilitate interpretation and general use by other members of the team and by investigators.
Store all output and programs on servers and file systems accessible to other team members.
Upon request, working closely with investigators, prepare publication-ready figures.
Conduct investigations as appropriate to ensure assumptions of statistical models developed for analyses are adequately met. Identify concerns.
Other duties as assigned.