BIOSTATISTICIAN SPECIALIST
University of Alabama at BirminghamJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Biostatistician Specialist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, part of the Center for Clinical and Translational Science BERD Unit, is a hands on role for someone who thrives with independence and collaboration. You will oversee specialized statistical analyses, mentor junior staff, and lead key biostatistical components of large studies while developing new methods and ensuring robust, transparent results. You’ll help interpret findings for manuscripts and grant submissions, track BERD engagements in the unit database, and communicate clearly with investigators. Salary range is $67,070 to $108,990. Requirements: doctoral degree with 3+ years, or Master’s with 5+ years, or Bachelor’s with 7+ years in a related field. Preferred strengths include organizational, leadership, communication, programming, and data management skills, and a track record of collaborating with clinical researchers and producing reproducible research. Onsite, day shift, regular status.
Description
The Biostatistician Specialist utilizes advanced expertise to oversees specialized statistical analyses, mentors junior staff, and contributes to high-impact research projects. This role demands significant independent judgment and the ability to lead specific biostatistical components of large studies. Specialists often develop new statistical methodologies, address complex data challenges, and ensure the robustness and accuracy of statistical results. Plays a critical role in the interpretation of study findings and the development of innovative solutions to statistical problems.
As a member of the CCTS Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design (BERD) Unit, utilizes advanced expertise to implement specialized statistical analyses and contribute to high-impact research projects, as assigned. With a great deal of independence, executes specific biostatistical components of studies. Prepares written summaries of statistical design and analyses for manuscripts or grant submissions. Project support may involve preparatory work, investigator engagement and subsequent biostatistical components. Track all BERD-related engagements in the CCTS's database and ensure consultative effort is accurately reflected.
Salary Range: $67,070 - $108,990
Qualifications
Doctorate degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience OR Master's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree in a related field and seven (7) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Preferred:
- Ability to maintain records and filing systems
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to operate various office machines including printers, computers and various software packages
- Ability to present innovative ideas, creative programs and new activities
- Ability to problem-solve
- Ability to read and write and be able to comprehend written and oral instruction
- Ability to read and write well enough to proof and perform minor editing of routine office correspondences
- Ability to research related topics
- Ability to use personal computer and related software
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work independently
- Analytical skills
- Electronic database searching skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Negotiation skills
- Organizational skills
- Presentation skills
- Prioritization skills
- Process improvement and quality skills
- Project management skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Previous experience collaborating with clinical researchers regarding statistical analyses, interpretation of statistical results, and design of studies
- Understanding of standard software platforms and programming languages frequently used in statistical analyses as well as advanced understanding of data management and FAIR principles
- Operating with substantial independence, the candidate will have a strong understanding of statistical applications and methods as it supports the CCTS mission, goals and implementation strategies to advance rigorous, reproducible and transparent clinical investigation
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