Biostatistician

Washington State University; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University invites applications for a Biostatistician within the Occupational Sleep Medicine Group (OSMG) in Spokane. The role focuses on developing analysis plans, cleaning and validating data, and performing analyses to support research projects on sleep, fatigue, and cognitive performance.

You'll contribute to manuscript writing and grant efforts, maintain thorough documentation, and participate in team meetings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop analysis plans aligned with research goals.
• Support database construction, data cleaning and quality checks.
• Conduct data analyses and interpret results.
• Prepare methods and results for manuscripts; assist with grants.

Skills

R programming

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Statistics/Biostatistics/Mathematics/Computer Science

Tools

R statistical software

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: September 20, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s): 1506-YN_ADMINPRO - Statistician Business Title: Biostatistician Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details

The Opportunity: As the Biostatistician, you will provide analytic and statistical support for the Occupational Sleep Medicine Group (OSMG), which conducts transformative research to ensure health and safety through sleep, fatigue, and cognitive performance studies. Research foci within OSMG include, but are not limited to, studies involving pilots, athletes, and horse-human interactions, with a current emphasis on commercial aviation studies. You will join OSMG's small but highly efficient team. The majority of your work involves developing analysis plans according to stated research goals; supporting studies with respect to database construction, cleaning data, checking data quality, and data analysis; writing methods and results sections for peer-reviewed manuscripts; and contributing to grant writing or other research efforts as assigned. As the Biostatistician, you will also participate in team meetings and keep full documentation of protocols, procedures, and code in an organized location on our server that can be used for direct replication. This is a fixed-term position; expected to end one year from date of hire. Position renewal will be contingent upon funding and/or need for extension.

Additional Information: The screening of applicants begins September 14, 2026. The position is posted with a variable FTE of 50-100%. FTE is negotiable based on incumbent preference and supervisor approval. This position is overtime eligible.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end after one (1) year from the date of hire. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary: $4,508.70 - $6,050.50 (at 100% FTE) | Commensurate with experience and qualifications The current monthly is posted at 1.0 FTE. Salary subject to change based on assigned FTE. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

Positions require a Master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other related field and professional experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Expertise with R statistical programming or related software. Education or applied experience in correlated data analysis, including generalized estimating equations and random-effects modeling. Excellent communication skills, in particular the ability to clearly convey complex statistical concepts and analytic results to diverse audiences, including non-methodologist researchers and non-scientists, both in person, virtually and in writing. Proactive problem-solving skills, ability to work independently, and ability to take the appropriate autonomous initiative to carry out study-related functions and understand the full context of research study populations, research study focus area and reason for study. Ethical integrity and a strong commitment to confidentiality in dealing with scientific data and results. Excellent time management and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Experience working closely with diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) or more years of experience as a statistician in a related field. Experience working with one or more of our priority populations. Experience with cluster-randomized trials and machine learning. Experience using large datasets, including (but not limited to) longitudinal cohort data. Experience with harmonizing variables from multiple datasets. Demonstrated experience using SharePoint for collaboration. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products. Experience preparing technical reports or manuscripts.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College

Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

Department Name

Translational Medicine and Physiology Locale: Spokane, WA

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type

Part time

Position Term

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail].

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In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract. Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both. More information, resources and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/