The University of Tennessee Health Science Center · 2 days ago
Statistician
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$5,060.36/mo - $6,237.67/mo
2+ years expThe University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a Statistician to contribute to statistical and epidemiological consultation activities within the Division of Biostatistics. The role involves data management, analysis, and collaboration with researchers to assess statistical needs and provide educational support.
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Responsibilities
Plans and performs data management and data analysis with oversight from faculty
Performs advanced data management, including merging data from different sources and performing simple database tasks
Generates an analysis plan, carries out the data analysis specified therein, documents the code, interprets the results, and communicates information using clear figures, tables, and text
Collaborates with researchers, faculty, research staff, and trainees to assess the statistical needs under supervision
Provides technical and educational assistance to clients undertaking research analysis and assists with study design and data collection planning
Contributes to other education and training activities, including writing expository articles, editing articles provided by faculty members, giving expository talks, and preparing audiovisual materials
Provides hands-on training to staff, faculty, residents, and investigators on proper use of statistical procedures and software
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, or other quantitative science. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
Two (2) years of experience with database or records management, data analysis training, and experience using R; OR Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of experience with database or records management, data analysis training, and experience using R
Exceptional attention to detail
Knowledge of statistical concepts and principles
Ability to work independently and execute analysis under the direction of a faculty member or senior statistician
Fluency in R, including writing functions to automate tasks and generate reports
Ability to spot common problems in study design, statistical analysis, and client interactions
Ability to manipulate messy data into a tractable form
Ability to interpret statistical output and communicate the output in an easily understood form
Strong project management skills
Preferred
Experience with high-throughput biological data (genetics, transcriptomics, metabolomics) (Strongly Preferred)
Fluency in at least one additional general-purpose programming/statistical language beyond R (C, C++, C#, Python, Julia, or SAS) (Preferred)
Knowledge of version control systems such as Git (Preferred)
Company
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Established in 1911, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to improve human health through education, research, clinical care and public service.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.91MKey Investors
National Cancer InstituteHealth Resources and Services Administration
2022-08-26Grant· $3.16M
2022-07-26Grant· $3.9M
2022-03-31Grant· $2.05M
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Raaj Kurapati
Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer
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