Mathematical Biostatistician
About The Position
Guidehouse is seeking a Mathematical Biostatistician to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the provision of support services. This is a full-time, on-site position in Bethesda, Maryland, supporting research on heart, lung, and blood diseases and their major risk factors. The biostatistician collaborates with investigators and scientists on study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation or publication of results. The role applies established and state-of-the-art statistical methods to biological and medical research, develops or modifies analytical techniques and study hypotheses, evaluates the validity and reliability of methodologies and results, and provides expert statistical consultation to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and associated research groups.
Requirements
- PhD in statistics, biostatistics, or a related field; a master's degree with three additional years of experience may substitute for the PhD.
- At least three years of experience with biomedical and clinical research study data.
- Experience with statistical software such as R or S+, Python, and/or SAS.
- Significant experience conducting large-scale data analysis.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD public trust; approved adjudication is required before onboarding.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of longitudinal data analysis, statistical genetics, data science, and machine learning.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365.
- An active public trust or suitability.
- A proven record of productivity as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with investigators on the design, conduct, interpretation, and analysis of direct-data projects involving heart, lung, and blood diseases and major risk factors.
- Prepare data and results for presentation or publication in collaboration with investigators.
- Validate or modify scientific theories and methodologies to improve understanding of techniques or medical practice.
- Apply established approaches and methods to new situations or develop new analytical techniques.
- Develop hypotheses and study approaches using state-of-the-art methods as appropriate.
- Provide expert statistical consultation to and collaborate with NHLBI scientists and associated research groups.
- Select and implement appropriate study design, data collection, summary, and analysis methods in biological and medical sciences.
- Apply statistical techniques including analysis of variance, probability, regression analysis, contingency tables, survival analysis, significance tests, confidence intervals, and clinical-data sample-size requirements.
- Work with investigators to translate research objectives into scientific, testable statistical hypotheses and assess whether available or planned data can test them.
- Evaluate methodologies and ensure results are valid and reliable.
- Resolve technical problems in collecting biomedical information data.
- Assist with the development and implementation of quality-control and study-monitoring procedures.
- Contribute to initiating research projects involving the application or modification of mathematical statistics for data analysis or statistical investigations.
- Participate in regularly scheduled branch meetings and discuss data or results.
- Contribute to writing and editing scientific papers.
- Keep abreast of statistical developments through literature review and attendance at professional meetings, conferences, and symposia.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
- Personal and family sick time
- Company-paid holidays
- Parental leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Group term life insurance and travel assistance
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit and parking commuter benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Tuition reimbursement
- Personal development, certifications, and learning opportunities
- Employee referral program
- Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach
- Care.com annual membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental benefits, including critical care, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal assistance, and identity theft protection
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
