Biostatistician I

George Washington University, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Rockville, MARYLAND
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION


Job Description Summary:
The Biostatistics Center (BSC) 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.
A Biostatistician I participates as a member of the research team and collaborates with the coordinating center biostatisticians in the conduct of major clinical trials, such as the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementia (DPPOS-AD/ADRD) Research Study. The DPPOS-AD/ADRD serves as the Coordinating Center for an NIH-funded, large multi-center clinical trial in type 2 diabetes.
Essential duties include:
  • Prepares datasets for analysis, and conducts data analysis using advanced statistical procedures using SAS. Creates programming analysis related macros using SAS or R.
  • Develops and maintains reporting systems using SAS.
  • Performs data analysis using advanced statistical procedures using statistical software (SAS and R) under supervision of senior statisticians.
  • Documents all new processes and procedures created in the above tasks.
  • Collaborates in the design of studies and with medical investigators to implement methods in collaboration with Center faculty.
  • Contributes portions of abstracts, posters, reports and manuscripts for major publications in leading health, medical and other journals and presentations of results.
  • Performs data management (auditing, editing & analysis) and quality control of study databases.
  • Participates in project development. Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of programmers and researchers to ensure deliverables are completed efficiently.
  • 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 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
  • Experience in data management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Typical Hiring Range $30.27 - $44.22 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 Biostatistics
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time
Hours Per Week: 20
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm
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: R002126
Job Open Date: 02/15/2024
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.

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