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The Biostatistician collaborates with research teams to develop and evaluate data analysis plans for healthcare research studies; analyzes and interprets biological and health science data; recommends study design, data collection procedures, statistical methodologies, and software specifications; analyzes, interprets, and creates data representations using various statistical and mathematical software; and integrates emerging technologies into research recommendations.

• Collaborate with investigators, physicians, and graduate/medical students to design and implement a statistical analysis plan based on study objectives and research needs in clinical and health science research settings
• Consult and advise researchers on study design, statistical analysis strategies, reliability, data collection procedures, determining statistical power and sample size, and designing randomization schemes
• Provide statistical expertise in the interpretation of experimental results; integrate and perform novel and complex statistical methodologies and advanced models into protocols; analyze data using statistical or mathematical software
• Maintain knowledge of statistical software packages; develop, test, debug, implement, modify and evaluate new or existing statistical or mathematical software programs in support of research projects
• Write specifications for files, validation checks, tables, and calculations used to collect and analyze data from a variety of sources
• Prepare visual representations and displays of statistical results for inclusion in reports, presentations, scholarly publications, and grant applications; create programming specifications for analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures
• Author statistic portions of abstracts, manuscripts, and final reports
• Make recommendations to researchers informed by new developments in the statistical and mathematical field associated with software and methodology
• Provide statistical consultation to physicians and graduate/medical students; guide medical students in the statistical aspects of Medical Student Research projects

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00