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 epidemiological studies funded by federal agencies including the National Institutes of Health. The Biostatistics Center 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 at a data coordinating center for clinical trials. A Biostatistician I participates as a member of a team of academic Biostatisticians and Epidemiologists who collaborate in the conduct of major clinical trials.
Duties most typically performed by the Biostatistician I include the following:

Preparing datasets for analysis, and conducting data analysis using standard and advanced statistical procedures using SAS under supervision of senior staff.

Creating programming analyses related macros using SAS or R.

Developing and maintaining reporting systems using SAS.

Performing data management (auditing, editing & analysis) and quality control of study databases.

Collaborating in the development of analytical plans for addressing selected research questions.

Documenting any new processes and procedures created in the above tasks.

Collaborating in the design of studies and with medical investigators to implement methods in collaboration with Center faculty.

Participating in project development from beginning to end. Participating as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of programmers and researchers to ensure deliverables are completed efficiently.

Contribute to portions of abstracts, posters, reports and manuscripts for major publications in leading health, medical and other journals and presentations of results.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a MS or MPH in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or 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:

Attention to detail

Data analysis using advanced statistical procedures in biomedical applications

Experience with SAS

Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Typical Hiring Range

Commensurate with Experience.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:

Rockville, Maryland

College/School/Department:

Biostats

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?

No

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:

R002160

Job Open Date:

04/26/2024

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.