Biostatistician II

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah's Huntsman Cancer Institute seeks a Biostatistician II for the Cancer Biostatistics Shared Resource. The role involves collaborating with cancer investigators, performing statistical analyses across high-dimensional omics data, clinical trials, and observational studies.

The team emphasizes methodological rigor and cross-disciplinary interaction within CBSR. Qualifications include a bachelor’s in statistics/biostatistics/data science; Master’s or higher preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum: bachelor’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, data science or related field.
• Masters or doctoral degree with several years of related experience preferred.
• Familiarity with standard statistical methods; ability to apply appropriate approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic statistical analysis and programming support.
• Reviews data for discrepancies and creates analysis datasets.
• Prepares and communicates statistical results in writing and orally.
• Conforms to statistical programming and analysis standards.
• Collaborates with supervising statisticians and researchers on project needs.
• Communicates results to cancer researchers and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Statistical methods

Programming (SAS/R/Python)

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics/biostatistics/data science

Master's or doctoral degree preferred

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Job description

Biostatistician II

Job Summary

The Cancer Biostatistics Shared Resource (CBSR) at Huntsman CancerInstitute (HCI) of the University of Utah is seeking a staffstatistician to carry out statistical analyses in collaborationwith cancer investigators. We are a group of biostatisticians in CBSR engaged in a wide rangeof collaborations from basic science, high-dimensional multi-omicsdata analyses, translational research, epidemiology studies,biomarker selection, to clinical trials at HCI. We interact withother data scientists, bioinformaticians, statisticians,epidemiologists, psychometricians, health economists, survey designresearchers, and systematic review experts within the campus. Focusresearch areas include, although not limited to, the design ofclinical trials, observational studies, longitudinal and survivalanalysis, epidemiologic modeling, Bayesian analysis, modern causalinference, biomarkers analyses, statistical genetics and genomics,computational statistics, systematic review methodology, structuralequations modeling, and muti-omics analysis. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform theessential functions of the job as outlined in the positiondescription.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention,care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve– which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – withimpact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, weinvite you to share how your professional experiences have preparedyou to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce thecancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This mayinclude description of your prior experiences related to research,prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training,administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman CancerInstitute's mission and this position.

Learn more about the great benefits of working forUniversity of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below joblevels and associated pay rates based on their business need andbudget.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• 1. Provides basic statistical analysis and programmingsupport
• 2. Reviews data for discrepancies, interacts with data managers,and creates analysis datasets
• 3. Prepares and communicates statistical results in written andoral summary
• 4. Conforms to statistical programming and analysis standards
• 5. Works collaboratively with supervising and other statisticiansin supporting project needs
• 6. Collaborates and communicates effectively with cancerresearchers and multidisciplinary research teams.

Problem Solving

Employees in this position work on multiple tasks simultaneouslyand, as such, may have competing deadlines or time constraintswhich may require consultation with their supervisor. Employees mayencounter concerns about study design, statistical, or data issuesin a project they are working on. Employees should discuss theseissues and concerns with a supervising statistician beforeproceeding on the project.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the generalnature and level of work performed by employees within thisclassification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted asa comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities andqualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher educationcan be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels: Biostatistician, II: Requires abachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (orequivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, biostatistics, data science, or a related field. A master's or doctoral degree with several years of directly related experience is preferred.
• Candidates should have familiarity with standard statisticalmethods and the ability to apply appropriate statistical approaches to research questions. General programming skills and proficiencyin at least one statistical programming language, such as SAS, R,or Python, are preferred, along with the ability to independentlylearn new programming skills and troubleshoot and solve challengingprogramming problems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word,Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred. The successful candidate shouldbe able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizetasks, meet deadlines, work effectively both independently andcollaboratively, and communicate statistical concepts and resultsclearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Relevantresearch or work experience is preferred.
• Experience with large language models (LLMs), domain-specificlanguage models, high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, orcloud computing environments is highly desirable but not required.Familiarity with the capabilities and limitations of chatbots andother AI-assisted tools, such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, orsimilar technologies, is also preferred.
• Experience with the analysis and integration of high-dimensionalmulti-omics data, including, but not limited to, genomic,transcriptomic, epigenomic, and microbiome data, is preferred butnot required. Familiarity with relevant bioinformatics orstatistical workflows, including data preprocessing, qualitycontrol, analysis, visualization, and biological interpretation,would be an advantage.

Requisition Number: PRN46350B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Department: 01216 - HCI CANCER BIOSTATISTICS

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $43,796 to $70,591

Close Date: 11/30/2026