Biomedical Data Statistician, Technical Assistant

The job provide basic technical support activities related to the statistical design and implementation of research analysis. Uses knowledge of statistics to communicate analyses for research proposals and draft reports detailing their results. Follows objectives and procedures for sampling, randomization, data collection, analysis, and quality control. The Duchossois Family Institute (DFI) is seeking a part-time Biomedical Data Statistician Technical Assistant to support the development of scalable analytical applications for managing and analyzing large biomedical datasets. Working within the Translational Informatics team, the successful candidate will leverage modern technologies to organize, integrate, and extract insights from complex data. Ideal candidates will have experience with web frameworks, APIs, databases, data visualization tools, and back-end programming languages, as well as the ability to contribute across the technology stack.

Responsibilities

• Apply foundational knowledge in probability, variance, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, experimental design, and in statistical programming languages, particularly R and Python (including libraries like pandas or NumPy).
• Utilize SQL skills for querying, cleaning and merging large datasets from rational databases.
• Assist in the development, testing, and optimization of prompts to extract structured, accurate data from Large Language Models, working collaboratively under direct supervision.
• Select, transform, and create data variables to improve the accuracy of predictive models.
• Assist to create insightful dashboards and charts using visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Contribute to the development of data algorithms and specialized computer software for identifying and classifying components of biological systems (such as DNA and protein sequences).
• Support the creation and maintenance of data models, databases, and software applications.
• Assists in the production, presentation, and discussion of high-quality data analysis reports for audiences.
• Participate in the dissemination of research findings through scientific publications.
• Relies on administrative guidance and review, collaborates with researchers in designing, implementing, and monitoring research.
• With high levels of researcher guidance assists in developing objectives, designing sampling, randomization, and data collection procedures to achieve study objectives.
• Assists analyzing data and prepares tables for interim and final reports. May help design tables and statistical procedures for specific research studies.
• Maintains collaboration with other research support personnel, including analysts and programmers in monitoring and assessing data quality.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline., * Practical knowledge of supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms like decision trees, random forests, and clustering.

• Experience working with biomedical and computational datasets to build custom inward and outward facing applications with advanced AI/ML approaches and robust visualization.
• Experience building large-scale web applications and using statistical packages/software to analyze multi-modal microbiome research data.
• Hands-on experience implementing supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms, including decision trees, random forests, and clustering techniques.
• Basic understanding of connecting to and retrieving data from AI models via REST APIs (e.g., OpenAI or Hugging Face) and Agentic AI concepts.
• Working knowledge of relational databases (e.g. MySQL, Postgres) and UI/UX design.
• Experience leveraging HPC/Cloud computing and distributed architectures.
• Proven ability in conducting unit and integration testing for applications and algorithms.

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated excellence in debugging and optimizing code and workflows.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, postdoctoral fellows, and academic faculty members.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to deliver analyses under tight deadlines for grant applications or presentations.

Working Conditions

• Office environment.

$19.23 - $26.44

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.