Sr. Data Analyst

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is seeking a Bioinformatics Analyst II to provide biostatistical and methodological support for clinical, translational, and health services research within the Department of Surgery.

The role involves collaboration across divisions to improve study design, analytic rigor, and grant competitiveness, with opportunities for co-authorship and professional development in an academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's or Advanced Degree preferred (PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Data Science, or related quantitative discipline).
• 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in academic medical center and NIH-funded research preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide biostatistical and methodological support to surgery faculty conducting clinical, translational, and health services research.
• Collaborate with investigators across divisions to strengthen study design, analytic rigor, grant competitiveness, and scholarly dissemination.
• Contribute to manuscripts, including statistical methods, results, tables, and figures; participate as a co-author when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory, and reporting standards.
• Work with research teams to translate biological questions into computational solutions; present progress clearly to stakeholders.
• Provide statistical guidance to trainees and faculty; liaise with the surgery research office for ongoing biostatistical needs.

Skills

Azure/AWS

R/Bioconductor

UNIX/Linux

Python

Java

Perl

C++

Cloud computing

Data visualization

Statistical programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline

Master's degree or PhD preferred (Biostatistics/Statistics/Data Science)

Tools

Tableau

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address)

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Posting Information

• Worker Subtype: Regular
• Time Type: Full time
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Department: 400129 Surgery Research
• Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)
• Range: UR URG 113
• Compensation Range: $77,600.00 - $116,400.00

Responsibilities

The Department of Surgery seeks a Bioinformatics Analyst II to provide biostatistical and methodological support to surgery faculty conducting clinical, translational, and health services research. This position functions as a shared departmental resource, collaborating with investigators across divisions to strengthen study design, analytic rigor, grant competitiveness, and scholarly dissemination. This role is within the Department of Surgery and supports multiple divisions. The position provides opportunities for scholarly collaboration, co-authorship, and professional development within an academic medical center. The Bioinformatics Analyst II contributes to scholary output and strengthens the biostatistics aspects of research to improve competitiveness of grants and manuscripts. They may participate in additional professional development activities to support their growth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Advanced BIOSTATISTICS CONSULTING PRE-AWARD Provide biostatistical consultation prior to grant submissions for study design, analysis, and interpretation.
• Complex Statistical ANALYSIS FOR GRANTS AND MANUSCRIPTS Conduct statistical analyses using appropriate and reproducible methods. Advise on data structure, data quality, missing data, and analytic assumptions
• GRANT DEVELOPMENT and Strategic research SUPPORT Support grant development (e.g., NIH, society, foundation, industry), including power/sample size calculations and statistical methods sections
• MANUSCRIPT DEVELOPMENT AND REPORTING Contribute to manuscripts, including statistical methods, results, tables, and figures; participate as a co-author when appropriate. Ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory, and reporting standards.
• COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION: Work closely with research teams to translate biological questions into computational solutions. Present technical progress and challenges clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Provide statistical guidance to trainees and faculty. Work with the surgery research office to update regarding ongoing activities and future biostatistical needs

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's or Advanced Degree (PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline) preferred
• 3 years of relevant experience required
• Experience working in an academic medical center and with NIH-funded research preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED

• Experience with Azure/AWS or other cloud platform development/deployment
• Experience with statistical programming and data visualization using R/Bioconductor and UNIX/Linux programming
• Experience with interface, networking, and data warehousing technologies, as well as design, relational database technologies, and performance tuning
• Proven track record executing multiple work streams and producing consistent results
• Able to create novel techniques, programs and systems by innovation or by extracting/synthesizing features or elements from other systems, databases and/or programs at all phases inception, design, testing, implementation, evaluation and future progression and development
• Ability to create a cascade of interrelated experiments, programs and/or systems that execute, analyze and construct upon the previous and in scientific succession
• Competency with Python, JAVA, Perl, C++, and Cloud computing

PREFERRED

• Expert knowledge of statistical methods to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Ability to work independently using professional judgement in selecting statistical methods
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Strong problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Po