Biostatistician

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will apply appropriate statistical and data science methods to support a wide range of biomedical research projects, collaborate with Biostatistics faculty, clinicians, population scientists, and/or laboratory scientists to develop study objectives and analytic strategies, conduct analyses ranging from standard statistical workflows to more computationally intensive approaches, depending on project needs, and contribute to abstracts, manuscripts, and other scholarly publications or reports.

Provide knowledge in statistical and/or epidemiological analysis to researchers conducting basic, translational, clinical, and/or population science studies designated by collaboration areas. Perform data QA/QC, data management, programming for data preparation, and statistical and/or epidemiological analyses using standard statistical packages. Perform standard statistical and/or epidemiological analysis, and prepare analysis reports including graphical and table presentations, descriptions of methods used, interpretation of analysis findings, and making valid inferences.

Work under limited guidance of a supervising faculty or designee. Collaborate and consult independently with investigators as required. Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution. Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

• Strong foundation in statistical and data science methods, with experience in programming (e.g., R, SAS, Python)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain statistical concepts and results to non‑statistical audience
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Ability to adapt analytical approaches to different study designs, data types, and research questions
• Ability to learn and apply domain knowledge as needed for specific studies
• Interest in contributing to biostatistical education and training efforts (e.g., training sessions, workshops) for the broader research community
• Ability to coach colleagues and mentor junior staff biostatisticians

Bachelor's degree in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, or related field. Master's degree preferred.

• Minimum Requirement:
  Bachelor's degree with 4+ years experience in biostatistics and/or epidemiological consulting and/or research.
• Experience Exception:
  Master's degree with 2+ years of experience;
  PhD with no experience.
• Experience in standard statistical and/or epidemiological methods, statistical software programming, and/or study design is preferred.

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $86,320 - $154,960 per year for the role of Biostatistician.

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