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Biostatistician I - Center for Advancing Population Science

Medical College of Wisconsin · Wauwatosa, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to explain a statistical result to someone without a stats background.

What they are checking: Plain-language communication with clinical researchers, a large part of the daily work.

Tell me about a time you found an error in data you'd been given.

What they are checking: Attention to data quality and the habit of checking inputs before running analyses.

What would you do

A researcher wants you to try more analyses until something is significant. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: Research integrity and the ability to push back on p-hacking politely but firmly.

How do you manage requests from several faculty members with competing deadlines?

What they are checking: Prioritization and clear communication about timelines in a shared statistical team.

About the work

A researcher asks how many participants they need for a study. What do you ask them before you calculate anything?

What they are checking: Understanding that sample size depends on outcome, effect size, variability and design choices.

Walk me through how you'd analyze repeated measurements on the same patients over time.

What they are checking: Knowledge of mixed models or GEE and why ordinary regression fails with correlated data.

How do you handle missing data in a clinical dataset?

What they are checking: Awareness of missing data mechanisms and methods like multiple imputation rather than just dropping rows.

What statistical software and coding practices do you use to keep analyses reproducible?

What they are checking: Habits like scripted analyses, version control and documentation that let others check the work.

How would you help design a questionnaire for a population health study?

What they are checking: Understanding of survey design and measurement validity, which the posting names directly.

How would you write the statistical analysis section of a grant proposal?

What they are checking: Ability to support grant writing with a clear, defensible analysis plan.

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The full job description

As published by Medical College of Wisconsin.

Summary Collaborates with medical and scientific researchers in study design, development of research instruments, collection, management and analysis of data, interpretation of results, preparation of reports, and publication of research. Primary Responsibilities • Collaborate with medical and scientific researchers in designing research studies. • Provide consultation on statistical method, questionnaire construction and data gathering techniques. • Perform the necessary statistical analyses in accordance with federal and private grants and contracts including the analysis of specific projects mentioned in grants and contracts. • Provide expertise in the development and maintenance of data management systems that optimize the efficiency of statistical analyses and reporting. • Work collaboratively with other members of the section as well as external customers and clients in the development of scientifically sound study and project designs. • Assist faculty with special research projects including medical information requests and special studies, analyzing proposed studies to determine feasibility. • Assist in the writing of grants and scientific publications, providing expertise and scenic content regarding the study design and statistical techniques to be used. • Assist in the preparation of research proposals for submission to external bodies. Knowledge – Skills – Abilities • Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management. • Data utilization , complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills. Qualifications Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis. Minimum Required Education: Master’s degree Minimum Required Experience: 1 year Physical Requirements Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. Work Environment Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment. Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required . May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects. #LI-AV1 Why MCW? • Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options • 403B Retirement Package • Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered • Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Parental Leave • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) • Pet Insurance • On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes • Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website . MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination: The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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