What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biostatistician I position at The George Washington University?
Posting Details
I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Job Description Summary:
The Biostatistics Center ( BSC ) of the Milken Institute School of Public Health is an off-campus research facility of The George Washington University located in Rockville, Maryland. The BSC serves as the coordinating center for large scale multi-center clinical trials and epidemiological studies funded by federal agencies including the National Institutes of Health. The BSC is a leader in the statistical coordination of major medical research programs of national and international scope. Visit our website at: www.bsc.gwu.edu .
The Biostatistics Center is seeking a full-time Biostatistician I to work as a biostatistician and project manager of the data coordinating center team supporting the NIH -funded Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network ( https://mfmunetwork.bsc.gwu.edu ). The Biostatistician I will be responsible for the conduct of statistical analyses for ongoing studies (interim and primary), existing analyses (started and not completed), and newly proposed secondary analyses. The biostatistician will also perform statistical review of other study manuscripts, and may assist with study design and project management and oversight throughout phases of a clinical study including implementation, conduct, and closeout.
Essential duties include:
Qualified candidates will hold a MS or MPH in Biostatistics, Statistics, Health Data Science, Epidemiology, or related field. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
GW Staff Approach to Pay
How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
II. POSITION INFORMATION
Campus Location: Rockville, Maryland
College/School/Department: The Biostatistics Center
Family Research and Labs
Sub-Family Biostatistics
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 35
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Hybrid
Telework:
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: R002391
Job Open Date: 04/22/2026
Job Close Date:
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 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.
I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Job Description Summary:
The Biostatistics Center ( BSC ) of the Milken Institute School of Public Health is an off-campus research facility of The George Washington University located in Rockville, Maryland. The BSC serves as the coordinating center for large scale multi-center clinical trials and epidemiological studies funded by federal agencies including the National Institutes of Health. The BSC is a leader in the statistical coordination of major medical research programs of national and international scope. Visit our website at: www.bsc.gwu.edu .
The Biostatistics Center is seeking a full-time Biostatistician I to work as a biostatistician and project manager of the data coordinating center team supporting the NIH -funded Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network ( https://mfmunetwork.bsc.gwu.edu ). The Biostatistician I will be responsible for the conduct of statistical analyses for ongoing studies (interim and primary), existing analyses (started and not completed), and newly proposed secondary analyses. The biostatistician will also perform statistical review of other study manuscripts, and may assist with study design and project management and oversight throughout phases of a clinical study including implementation, conduct, and closeout.
Essential duties include:
- Collaborates with medical investigators on the primary and secondary analyses; drafts statistical analysis plans; conducts statistical analyses; and assists with the preparation of abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts.
- Prepares analytic datasets and conducts interim analyses for ongoing studies.
- Performs a second statistical review of methods and results for other study manuscripts.
- Prepares study reports for study committees and the Data and Safety Monitoring Board.
- Collaborates with senior biostatisticians, epidemiologists and medical investigators in the design of studies.
- Assists with the construction of electronic data capture of data forms and creation of data checks; performs data management and quality control of study databases.
- Maintains daily oversight of study activities and task lists ensuring timely completion.
- Participates in the design and development of study documents including data collection forms and procedure manuals. Updates research documents as required during the course of the study.
- Keeps an accounting of study biospecimens where applicable.
- Conducts study training and certification for clinical research staff.
- Assists with the review and tracking of documentation for the single Institutional Review Board.
- Manages study website content (posting and updating study documents).
- Organizes, participates and prepares minutes for study calls and meetings.
- Acts as a liaison between the BSC and the clinical center research coordinators.
- Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Qualified candidates will hold a MS or MPH in Biostatistics, Statistics, Health Data Science, Epidemiology, or related field. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team as well as the capability to work on multiple tasks on short notice
- Proficiency in either SAS or R statistical software (preferably SAS )
GW Staff Approach to Pay
How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
II. POSITION INFORMATION
Campus Location: Rockville, Maryland
College/School/Department: The Biostatistics Center
Family Research and Labs
Sub-Family Biostatistics
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 35
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Hybrid
Telework:
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: R002391
Job Open Date: 04/22/2026
Job Close Date:
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 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.
Salary : $52,386 - $100,637