SPSS Validation Specialist (Freelance, Remote)

About the role

Trifecta Labs, a technology company building utility apps and investing in privacy and security products, is looking for experienced statisticians with strong SPSS expertise to join on a 3-month freelance contract. Working remotely and reporting to the founder, you will verify the accuracy of results, assess workflows and give detailed, structured feedback to the team.

Key responsibilities

• Run a broad range of analyses (descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, regression, chi-square, non-parametric tests, factor analysis, reliability analysis, etc.) and compare outputs against SPSS or other established benchmarks.
• Verify the accuracy of statistical results, output tables and charts.
• Test core workflows such as data import, data cleaning, variable management, recoding and export.
• Evaluate usability, navigation and overall user experience, and flag missing or unclear features.
• Document bugs and discrepancies clearly, with reproducible steps, sample data and expected versus actual results.
• Suggest improvements and prioritise issues by their impact on users.
• Participate in feedback sessions with the product and development teams.

Required profile

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with SPSS in research, academia, healthcare, market research or data analysis.
• Solid understanding of statistical methods and correct interpretation of results.
• Ability to spot discrepancies in numerical output and trace them to likely causes.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing.
• Clear written communication and the ability to produce well-structured bug reports.
• Reliable internet access and the ability to work independently to deadlines.

Required skills

• SPSS (preferred: SPSS syntax)
• Other statistical software such as R, Stata, SAS, JASP or similar (preferred)
• Prior experience in software testing, QA or beta testing (preferred)
• Masters' degree or higher in statistics, psychology, social sciences, public health or a related field (preferred)

What we offer

• Paid, flexible remote work.
• The chance to contribute to an innovative project.
• Direct collaboration with the product team.
• Candidates must sign a non-disclosure agreement because the role involves confidential project information.

To apply, send your CV and a short note about your SPSS experience and the analyses you work with most to the company by email, using "SPSS Validation Specialist" in the subject line.