Senior Research Assistant

George Washington University, United States

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

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 Biostatistics Center 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 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 part-time Sr. Research Assistant to work at a data coordinating center for clinical trials and epidemiologic studies. A Sr. Research Assistant assists members of a team of academic Biostatisticians and Epidemiologists who collaborate in the conduct of major clinical trials and epidemiologic studies.
Essential duties include:
-Assisting statisticians in assembling and maintaining complex data sets using SAS or R.
-Performing data analysis under supervision of senior statisticians.
-Maintaining reporting systems using SAS.
-Assist in the creation of programming analyses related macros using SAS or R.
-Performing data management (auditing, editing & analysis) and quality control of study databases.
-Assisting in the development of analytical plans for addressing selected research questions.
-Documenting any new processes and procedures created in the above tasks.
-Conducting literature searches as needed.
-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 BA/BS and 1 year of experience 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 or R
- Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Hiring Range $17.50 - $24.43
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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: Biostats
Family Research and Labs
Sub-Family Field Research
Stream Service and Support
Level Level 3
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: R002192
Job Open Date: 07/16/2024
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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