I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

The Biostatistics Center of the Milken Institute School of Public Health is an off-campus research facility of The George Washington University located in Rockville, Maryland. The Biostatistics Center serves as the data coordinating center for large scale multi-center clinical trials and epidemiologic studies funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other Federal agencies. The Biostatistics Center is a leader in the statistical coordination of major medical research programs of national and international scope, frequently leading to major medical advances. Visit our website: .
In this position the Research Assistant will work on NIH funded clinical research studies conducted by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHD Maternal Fetal Medicine Units (MFMU) Network. The successful candidate will assist with research study management and administration, working independently as well as in a team. The position will be responsible for maintaining data quality and reporting and will act as the liaison with MFMU clinical sites.
Essential duties include:
-Conducts database management, data editing and auditing using programming skills as required (JavaScript & SAS), including detailed review of SAS logs and output.
-Monitors compliance with research study protocol.
-Maintains tracking of clinical site staff certification status for research study.
-Uses detailed knowledge of protocol, manual of procedures, data forms, and other study documents to answer queries from clinical center staff and to interact with in-house team.
-Identifies and troubleshoots data problems and provides prompt follow-through to resolution.
-Maintains tracking of research study supplies both in-house and at clinical center sites. Orders study drug supplies for shipment to clinical sites as necessary.
-Assists in the central review and adjudication of study outcomes including detailed review of patient medical records for redaction.
-Participates in study group meetings with project team and protocol subcommittee.
-Assists in preparing final research study documentation and archival, as required.
-Documents all new processes and procedures, as well as maintains study documents and documentation of changes.
-Performs maintenance tasks on study website; performs data entry of forms as required (minimal).
-Performs other work related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

-High level of accuracy and attention to detail; strong problem-solving skills
-Excellent organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills
-Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite
-Ability to work independently

Typical Hiring Range

$20.01 - $26.39 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:

Rockville, Maryland

College/School/Department:

Biostats

Family

Research and Labs

Sub-Family

Field Research

Stream

Service and Support

Level

Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time -> FTE 1.00

Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

No

Employee Onsite Status

Hybrid

Telework:

No

Required Background Check

Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

No

Posting Number:

R002150

Job Open Date:

04/17/2024

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.