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Uchicago

Biomedical Data Statistician, Technical Assistant

Chicago, IL · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$19k-$26kDetected 11 days ago
PythonAlgorithmsSQLPostgreSQLMySQLRESTMachine LearningPandasNumPyData AnalysisData VisualizationLLMsAgentic AIStatisticsA/B TestingCustomer SupportResearchExperimental DesignCommunicationCollaborationAdaptability

About the role

  • 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.
  • Working within the Translational Informatics team, the successful candidate will leverage modern technologies to organize, integrate, and extract insights from complex data.

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).
  • 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.
  • Support the creation and maintenance of data models, databases, and software applications.
  • 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.
  • By developing new knowledge about the interactions between the human body and the microbiome, the DFI is breaking new ground that will lead to therapies that increase resistance to a wide range of diseases.

Requirements

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

Nice to have

  • Basic understanding of connecting to and retrieving data from AI models via REST APIs (e.g., OpenAI or Hugging Face) and Agentic AI concepts.
  • 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.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Cover Letter (preferred)

Compensation

  • $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.
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Benefits

  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
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