Statistician

Summary

Provides professional statistical support to one or more research studies in the physical, life, and/or socioeconomic sciences, to include data collection, assistance in the establishment of data collection instruments and protocol, data analysis/manipulation and management, computer systems/applications programming and analysis, and reporting.

• Plans and documents computer data file structure; develops, programs, manages, and maintains complex statistical databases; performs or supervises data entry.
• Selects data samples, prepares questionnaires and surveys, and conducts logic checks to maintain data quality.
• Uses existing statistical software and a variety of established statistical methods to gather, analyze, and interpret research data to derive useful information for research studies.
• Formats data, and develops and prepares reports, charts, tables, and other related documents and graphics.
• Participates with other statisticians in the development of statistical methodology, study design, and data analysis.
• Assists in project planning and management with clients and other staff members.
• May supervise data entry personnel and/or students on specific, project-related tasks.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Ability to plan, create, program and manage complex statistical computer databases.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to apply a range of standard statistical techniques in support of scientific research studies and/or experiments.
• Ability to process computer data and to format and generate reports.
• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data.
• Knowledge of programming logic and codes.
• Knowledge of statistical sampling and survey methodology.
• Skills in the use of database management, word processing, spreadsheet, and/or presentation software.
• Knowledge of statistical research principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
• Knowledge of SAS programming and/or other statistical software.

• Using statistical software and other methods to gather, analyze and interpret research data;
• developing, programming, and maintaining complex statistical databases;
• formatting data to develop and prepare reports, charts, tables and other related documents;
• participating in the development of statistical methodology, study design and data analysis.

• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Permanent Residents (PR), Australian / Citizens are eligible to apply

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $80,000 to $120,000 per year + Super.