Biostatistician

Biostatistician Northwestern University $87,899.00 - $109,874.00 / yr United States, Illinois, Chicago Mar 30, 2026 Apply for Job Job ID 53495 Location Chicago, Illinois Add to Favorite Jobs Email this

Job Department:

MED-Cell&DevelopmentalBiology

Salary/Grade:

EXS/10 Target hiring range for this position will be between $87,899-$109,874 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary:

Leads data management and analysis team involved in querying, extracting, managing and analyzing multiple, complex datasets ensuring data integrity, quality, and timeliness of results. Oversees the deployment of reporting and analytical solutions. Serves on related committees and task forces.

Specific Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning Manages and plans for data/analysis requests and projects. Provides consultation to customers on appropriate data management, methodological issues and statistical analyses. Collaborates with technical staff explaining needs of functional users. Administration Designs and prepares documentation for data management and/or data analyses. Performs descriptive analyses for clients. Creates data tables and graphs. Writes reports for presentation and publication. Presents results at internal/external meetings. Development Manages research and analysis using several databases and/or data tables. Determines appropriate sources of data based on requests. Designs and writes programs for data entry, data editing, data management, periodic reporting, and quality control monitoring and statistical analyses. Prepares and analyzes reports/data Extracts required data. Determines and coordinates the completion of statistical analyses using appropriate applications. Performance Develops and tests reports and analysis. Identifies and work with data stewards to resolve data conflicts Supervises Provides work direction and/or supervises staff such as team members, subordinates, contractors, vendors, students, etc. Recommends staff hires/terminations. Coaches and mentors staff. Manages projects ensuring timelines and deliverables are met and meet expectations. Miscellaneous Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience. 6 years data analysis/report writing or similar experience required.

Benefits:

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more!

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Work-Life and Wellness:

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care.

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Professional Growth & Development:

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources.

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