UL Research Institutes · 1 day ago
Senior Research Statistician
Morrisville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expUL Research Institutes is dedicated to advancing safety science research, and they are seeking a Senior Research Statistician to provide statistical leadership for their Chemical Insights mission. The role involves designing studies, analyzing complex datasets, and collaborating with various teams to ensure scientific rigor and high-quality outputs related to chemical safety and risk assessment.
Public Safety
Responsibilities
Design and implement advanced statistical methodologies to support experimental, observational, and longitudinal research studies related to chemical exposure and environmental health including dose-response modeling
Collaborate with cross-functional research teams to define research questions, hypotheses, sampling strategies, and statistical analysis plans
Conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, including regression modeling, mixed-effects models, multivariate analysis, and uncertainty analysis
Perform power calculations and sample size determinations to support study design, grant proposals, and research protocols
Develop machine learning and other predictive models for chemical toxicity, exposure, and risk assessment
Clean, validate, and manage complex datasets to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and reproducibility
Interpret statistical results and translate findings into clear, scientifically defensible conclusions for technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, and stakeholder communications
Support the development of manuscripts, technical reports, and presentations, including contributing statistical methods sections and addressing peer review feedback
Ensure adherence to research standards, data governance policies, and ethical and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIH, NSF, IRB)
Develop and maintain documentation of statistical methods, analysis workflows, assumptions, and limitations to promote transparency and reproducibility
Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and analysts to support data integration, analysis readiness, and effective use of research data
Provide statistical consultation and technical support to internal stakeholders throughout the research lifecycle
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Expert knowledge in statistical theory and applied research methodologies such as mixed-effects models, survival analysis, Bayesian inference, and survey statistics
Proficiency in predictive modeling using machine learning
Demonstrated ability to design and analyze research studies using appropriate statistical techniques
Proficiency in statistical programming and analysis tools such as R, SAS, SPSS, or similar software with a preference for R
Proven track record in analyzing and interpreting high-dimensional data (e.g., thousands of biological responses) using feature selection or regularization to avoid overfitting
Demonstrated ability to work with large, complex, and multi-source datasets
Knowledge of data quality, validation, and reproducibility best practices
Ability to communicate complex statistical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to scientific rigor
Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary research environments
Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
Minimum 8 years of experience post degree in applying statistical methods in a research-focused environment
Demonstrated experience with toxicology, toxicokinetics, and chemical exposure data
Proven track record supporting research documentation, reporting, and publication efforts
Benefits
All employees at UL Research Institutes are eligible for bonus compensation.
We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
A generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay.
Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment.
Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager.
We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.
Company
UL Research Institutes
UL Research Institutes is an independent safety science organization with global reach. It is a sub-organization of Fire Safety Research Institute.
51-200 employees
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