Biostatistician I

Position Summary The Biostatistics Core at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center seeks a Biostatistician I to support a diverse range of cancer research projects spanning basic, translational, and population sciences. The role involves collaboration with faculty statisticians and researchers to provide statistical support throughout study design, data management, analysis, and reporting. Responsibilities Assist Core faculty in grant and protocol development, including sample size and power calculations, endpoint definition, and specification of planned statistical methods. Support clinical trial work by contributing to protocol development, statistical analysis plans, interim and final analyses, and preparation of tables/figures for trial reports and publications. Perform data management and statistical analysis in R, SAS, or Python, including data cleaning, creation of analysis datasets, and quality checks for various cancer‑related data types. Conduct descriptive and inferential analyses, fit appropriate statistical models, and help interpret results in a clinically and biologically meaningful way. Prepare clear tables, figures, and concise summaries of methods and results for abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, and internal reports. Provide ongoing statistical consultation and support to a wide range of investigators, contributing to effective communication, good research practices, and a collaborative core environment. Required Qualifications Minimum Master’s degree in biostatistics, statistics, data science, or a related quantitative field. At least 1 year of professional experience in biostatistics or a related field. Proficiency in SAS, R, or STATA, and experience with data management and statistical analysis. Strong teamwork, service‑oriented mindset, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with clinical trial data analysis is preferred; exposure to bioinformatics or high‑dimensional data is a plus. Ability to multitask effectively, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and make sound judgment and decision making. Practice a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a complex medical or academic development setting. Positive attitude and strong work ethic. Ability to foster and maintain relationships at all levels of university leadership. Diplomatic communication style and effective facilitation in various settings. Employment Details The position is hybrid; employees must report to work at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA on scheduled days. Work hours and on‑site days may be subject to change depending on business needs. The annual base salary range for this position is $85,894 – $90,000. Equal Opportunity Employer USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Southern California