Biostatistician 2 (1-Year Fixed-Term, Hybrid Opportunity)

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a biostatistics-focused analyst for a 1-year fixed-term, hybrid role within the QSU. You will design studies, develop QC protocols, and create well-documented analytic files to support investigations across teams.

You will apply multiple statistical methods and programming to analyze complex data, present results with clear visuals, and contribute to publications and proposals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biostatistics, statistics or related field and three years of experience.
• Proficient in at least two of the following: R, SAS, SPSS, STATA.
• Excellent ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated excellence in at least one area of expertise, such as coordinating studies or statistical methods (missing data, survival analysis, genetics, informatics) and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Design study and develop a protocol for quality control.
• Create analytic files with detailed documentation.
• Select appropriate statistical tools for addressing research questions.
• Implement data analysis through statistical programming.
• Present results to investigators using graphs and tables; summarize findings orally and in writing.
• Contribute to papers for publication and assist in proposal development.
• Mentor collaborators in experimental design, quality control, and statistical analysis.

Skills

R

SAS

SPSS

STATA

Descriptive analysis

Survival analysis

Statistical computing

Graphical interfaces

Education

Master’s degree in biostatistics or statistics

Tools

RedCAP

MySQL

Job description

The mission of the QSU is to facilitate cutting-edge scientific studies initiated by Stanford investigators by providing expertise in biostatistics and informatics, to mentor and educate clinical investigators in research methods, and to mentor data scientists so that they can reach their full potential. The QSU achieves its mission through an interdisciplinary collaborative approach where QSU members become fully integrated into individual research teams.

This is a 1-year fixed-term, hybrid opportunity.

Responsibilities

Core Duties

• Design study.

• Develop and implement protocol for quality control.

• Create analytic files with detailed documentation.

• Select appropriate statistical tools for addressing a givenresearch question.

• Implement data analysis through statistical programming.

• Present results for investigators using graphs andtables.

• Summarize findings orally and in written form.

• Participate in the preparation of papers forpublication.

• Consult with investigators on appropriate statistical approachesto data analyses; assist in study design and proposaldevelopment.

• Mentor collaborators in areas of experimental design, qualitycontrol, and statistical analysis

• Develop oral and written dissemination of findings for conferencepresentations and peer-reviewed journal articles.

• Oversee lower-level staff on issues related to quality controland creation of analysis files.

Minimum Education and Experience

Master’s degree in biostatistics, statistics or related field and three years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in at least two of R, SAS, SPSS, or STATA.

• Skills in descriptive analysis, modeling of data, and graphicinterfaces.

• Outstanding ability to communicate technical information to bothtechnical and non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrated excellence in at least one area of expertise, whichmay include coordinating studies; statistical methodology such asmissing data, survival analysis, statistical genetics, or informatics;statistical computing; database design (e.g., expertise in RedCAP orMySQL); graphical techniques (e.g., expertise in Illustrator)