Biostatistician I Biostatistician I

Department 00246 – Human Genetics Job Summary

The Marth Laboratory is seeking a qualified individual for a Biostatistician position.

This position provides statistical analysis and programming support for projects in the Marth Laboratory within the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic statistical analysis support
• Reviews data for discrepancies, interacts with data managers, and creates analysis datasets
• Prepares and communicates statistical results in written and oral summary
• Conforms to statistical programming and analysis standards
• Works collaboratively with supervising and other statisticians in supporting project needs
• Problem Solving

Employees in this position work on multiple tasks simultaneously and, as such, may have competing deadlines or time constraints which may require consultation with their supervisor. Employees may encounter concerns about study design, statistical, or data issues in a project they are working on. Employees should discuss these issues and concerns with a supervising statistician before proceeding on the project.

Requirements specific to the Marth Laboratory

• Familiarity with the analysis of genetic variant data
• Biological knowledge of the main features of somatic mosaicism
• Experience with the analysis of human and model organism gene expression data
• Ability to effectively visualize statistical analysis results
• Experience teaching R programming, data analysis, and statistics
• Advising and mentoring interns, undergraduate and graduate students in bioinformatics, statistics and experimental design
• Consulting with internal and external collaborators on computational biology, data analysis and statistical topics

Employees are expected to actively expand their knowledge and understanding of statistical methods and programming so that s/he has more tools available to independently complete the assigned tasks. If at any time the employee feels that a particular request or task reaches beyond their own understanding or expertise, s/he should work closely with a supervising statistician to ensure that the work provided is of the highest quality.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires familiarity with standard statistical analysis procedures with a minimum of a BS degree in statistics, biostatistics, a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); General programming skills or familiarity with at least one statistical programming language such as SAS or R with the ability to independently gain new skills and solve difficult programming challenges; Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is necessary; An ability to work on several projects simultaneously and manage deadlines, and good communication skills.

Preferences Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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