James Normington
About James Normington
James Normington is a Senior Statistical Scientist at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, with a background in biostatistics and extensive experience in research and teaching.
Current Role at General Mills
James Normington currently serves as a Senior Statistical Scientist at General Mills, located in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In this role, he develops innovative statistical models to enhance product quality control processes. Additionally, he mentors junior data scientists and statisticians through an internal mentorship program. His contributions were recognized with the 'Excellence in Statistical Innovation' award in 2021.
Previous Experience at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
James Normington held an internship at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) in the Greater Boston Area in 2019. During this two-month internship, he gained valuable experience in biomedical research, focusing on statistical analysis and data interpretation. This role provided foundational insights into the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry.
Academic Roles at University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas
James served as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Minnesota from 2016 to 2019 while pursuing his Ph.D. in Biostatistics. Concurrently, he was an Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Thomas from 2016 to 2021. In these roles, he contributed to academic research, taught undergraduate and graduate courses, and guided student projects, laying a strong foundation for his career in statistical science.
Early Career at Allina Health and Epic
Before embarking on his academic and advanced professional journey, James worked as a Research Assistant at Allina Health from 2014 to 2016. After that, he briefly held the position of Technical Services Representative at Epic in Verona, Wisconsin, for six months in 2014. These roles provided him with initial exposure to diverse applications of statistics and data analysis in the healthcare and software industries.
Educational Background in Biostatistics and Mathematics
James Normington earned his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Biostatistics from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, completing his studies between 2014 and 2019. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2010 to 2013. His strong academic background has enabled him to contribute significantly to the field of statistical science.
Contributions to Statistical Research and Conferences
James authored a research paper on statistical methods in biostatistics, published in a peer-reviewed journal. His expertise also led him to present advancements in statistical modeling at the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) conference in 2022. These contributions reflect his active involvement in the statistical community and his commitment to advancing the field.