Biostatistician II

Job Description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Biostatistician II to provide biostatistical support for clinical and/or laboratory research. This involves performing statistical analysis on data collected from clinical trials and/or research studies.

This position will be in support of the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) at Fort Sam Houston. NAMRU-SA is a major research and development center whose mission is to conduct gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research, to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. Its purpose is to provide non-personal support services to NAMRU-SA. Performance will include intramural research and development (R&D) support services for four (4) scientific directorates and their respective departments: Directed Energy Health Effects Directorate (DEHE), Combat Casualty Care and Operational Medicine Directorate (CCC&OM), Craniofacial Health and Restorative Medicine Directorate (CH&RM), and Research Services Directorate (RSD).

This effort primarily entails investigative studies which involve planning, coordinating, designing, and executing experimental protocols that meet both directorate-level research objectives and the command mission.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

This position is contingent on contract award.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical support and advice to PIs in the writing of research proposals, IACUC protocols, IRB protocols, manuscripts, and technical reports.
• Works with research staff to develop scientifically-sound study designs and writes the statistical section of research protocols, manuscripts, and tech reports.
• Generate datasets, tables, figures, and listings to support the analysis of data using SAS and/or approved statistical programs.
• Perform quality control check of SAS or other statistical programs in use.
• Handles complex SAS programming issues as required.
• Provide and/or verify sample size calculations, including power analyses.
• Provide and/or verify calculation of results data, including statistical analysis selection and explanation of use (i.e., Student’s t-test, ANOVA).
• Author statistical analysis plans, including development of table, figure and listing shells.
• Provide assistance with quality control of statistical analyses in research documents (e.g., presentations, manuscripts, grants), including in support of command authored works clearance.
• Assist with completion of statistical activities for study within timelines.
• Train and mentor PIs and researchers on best practices for biostatistics in research.
• Develop research proposals in collaboration with PIs for grant submission .
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Biostatistics or related field plus 5 years of research-related experience (including with SAS or other approved statistical program) OR PhD in Biostatistics or related field and 1 year of related research experience
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience in the design of clinical trials.
• Knowledge of medical science and research.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to make effective presentations and publish.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance , including background check and drug screening.
• All staff required to enter the labs shall maintain current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS); American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course; American Red Cross CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation); or equivalent.
  
  

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods
• Ability to climb, pull, and lift heavy objects
  
  

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a laboratory, clinical, or office setting.
  
  

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.
  
  

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.