Biostatisticians

Details Open Date:
05/04/2026

Requisition Number:
PRN17032N

Job Title:
Biostatisticians

Working Title:
Biostatisticians

Career Progression Track:
P00

Track Level:
P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro

FLSA Code:
Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?:
No

Type:
Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary?:
No

Standard Hours per Week:
19

Full Time or Part Time?:
Part Time

Shift:
Day

Work Schedule Summary:

Is this a work study job?:
No

VP Area:
U of U Health - Academics

Department:
01940 - Neuroimmunology

Location:
Campus

City:
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment:
External Posting

Pay Rate Range:
$19.70 to $22.00/hr

Close Date:
08/03/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time):

Job Summary:
Biostatisticians

Ensure the statistical integrity and accuracy of biomedical or clinical research data. Perform statistical design, modeling, and analysis. Provide statistical summaries and reports of studies in support of product development. Consult with scientists and engineers to ensure proper use of statistical methodology and interpretation of results. Program statistical software packages (e.g., SAS / STAT , Stata, or R) to improve quality and efficiency of life science projects. May respond to questions from regulatory authorities on statistical issues.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities:
Biostatistician, I

Ensure the statistical integrity and accuracy of biomedical or clinical research data. Perform statistical design, modeling, and analysis. Provide statistical summaries and reports of studies in support of product development. Consult with scientists and engineers to ensure proper use of statistical methodology and interpretation of results. Program statistical software packages (e.g., SAS / STAT , Stata, or R) to improve quality and efficiency of life science projects. May respond to questions from regulatory authorities on statistical issues. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelors (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a masters (or equivalency) degree.

This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.

Job Code: P57141

Minimum Qualifications:
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelors degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Biostatistician, I: Requires a bachelors (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a masters (or equivalency) degree.

Biostatistician, II: Requires a bachelors (or equivalency) + 4 years or a masters (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

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Special Instructions Summary:

Additional Information:
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