Job Description

Details

Open Date 09/30/2026 Requisition Number PRN46391B Job Title Biostatistician II Working Title Biostatistician II Career Progression Track F Track Level FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00167 - CSW Social Research Institute Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 55000-85000 Close Date 12/30/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

This position provides statistical analysis and programming support for projects within the University of Utah College of Social Work, Social Research Institute. These projects primarily include evaluating child welfare programs and processes designed to address or prevent child maltreatment and assessing caseworker training.

Responsibilities

1. Provides rigorous statistical analysis, visualization, and statistical programming across multiple ongoing projects, including the completion of descriptive and inferential analyses and the interpretation of results
2. Conducts regression modeling, multilevel data analysis, longitudinal analysis, pre-post analysis, propensity score matching, and other related methodologies.
3. Reviews data for discrepancies, interacts with data managers, creates analysis datasets, and performs complex data preprocessing tasks
4. Presents interim and final results to a broad audience of administrative and community stakeholders, and provides a written description of methods and statistical analyses used for presentation, reporting, and publication purposes
5. Conforms to statistical programming and analysis standards
6. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the Biostatistician I
7. Demonstrates proficiency in the R statistical programming language
8. Assists in the preparation and submission of abstracts and manuscripts
9. Communicates with study investigators and other key personnel regarding statistical issues, including analysis plans and interpretation of study data

Employees in this position work on multiple tasks simultaneously and, as such, may have competing deadlines or time constraints that may require consultation with their supervisor to prioritize responsibilities. Employees may encounter concerns about study design, statistical, or data issues in a project they are working on. Level II Biostatisticians work independently to understand the issues and thoughtfully research any potential solutions. Employees may discuss these issues and concerns with a supervising statistician or principal investigator on the project. Employees must be able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment depending on the task and project.

Employees are expected to actively expand their knowledge and understanding of statistical methods and programming so that they have more tools available to independently complete the assigned tasks. If at any time the employee feels that a particular request or task reaches beyond their own understanding or expertise, they should work closely with a supervising statistician or principal investigator to ensure that the work provided is of the highest quality.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities , and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a solid knowledge of standard statistical analysis procedures with a minimum of an MS degree in statistics, biostatistics, a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), and demonstrated knowledge of at least one statistical programming language such as SAS or R. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). An ability to work on several projects simultaneously and manage deadlines, and excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain statistical techniques and present data results.

Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.