Biostatistician

Summary: 

The biostatistician provides statistical support services to faculty, staff, and students at UTMB.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with investigators to identify problems and provide statistical consultation including design of experiments or surveys, analysis of data, interpretation of results and preparation of reports.
• Assists client data organization.
• Performs statistical computations.
• Provides graphical and tabular representations.
• Prepares statistical reports which are generally consistent with accepted standards of statistical practice.
• Develops, maintains and modifies programs for in-house use.
• Performs non-statistical components of consulting such as providing analogous examples and explanations using non-technical terminology, and helping researchers formulate and clarify research issues.
• Visits client's work field whenever possible to establish rapport and to become familiar with and interested in client's research and data
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism and competence in dealing with a variety of individuals.
• Analyze/evaluate data and make appropriate decisions/recommendations.
• Communicate technical information to non-statisticians.
• Knowledge of statistical and scientific research design.
• Knowledge of data file handling techniques.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Personal computer.
• Proficiency in computing, including knowledge of statistical packages such as SAS, SPSS, R, or SOL.
• Problem-solving.
• Communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Masters degree in Biostatistics, Statistics or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master degree in Biostatistics or Statistics and two years of related experience in Statistics or Biostatistics.

Salary Range:

• Actual salary commensurate with experience.