Sample Resume for Biostatistician

OBJECTIVE
Biostatistician: where skills in analysis, communications and
computers will contribute.

EDUCATION
MS: Biostatistics, University of Anywhere, USA (June
1997).
Traineeship funded by National Institute of Health. University
Scholarship winner.
BS: ABC University, Anywhere, USA (1995).
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
* Analysis — Natural ability to manage and manipulate data.
Superior problem-solving skills.
* Communications — Articulate, able to communicate effectively
in person and in writing. Work well with teams or independently.
* Computers — Versatile, with programming skills that go
beyond the norm. Able to program and work in multiple
environments.
COMPUTERS
Programming languages: C and FORTRAN. Operating systems:
UNIX, DOS and CMS.
Software skills include SAS, Splus, Minitab, Nomad, Lotus,
QuattroPro, WordPerfect and Latex.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant: University of ABC, Anywhere, USA
(1995-present).
Data management and statistical analysis. Currently work on new
statistical methods related to patient compliance in clinical trials.
Also involved with project examining spatial autocorelation and
disease rates. Supervisors cited my attitude, performance and energy
on the job.
Course and Teaching Assistant: Any Department of Statistics,
Anywhere, USA (1995).
Responsible for leading labs, grading assignments and tutoring
students. Teaching included course in statistical basics. Promoted to
work as supervising TA.
Statistician/Quality Control: Any Colleges Election Exit Poll,
Anywhere, USA (1994).
Headed a team responsible for set-up and direction of a crisis center
to monitor and assure quality of data collected on election day.
Involved analysis and quality assurance of statewide data.
MEMBERSHIPS
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, Mu Sigma Rho (Statistics
National Honor Society), American Statistical Association.
OTHER FACTS
* Japanese language skills.
* Trained in technical writing.