Mathematical Biostatistician

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Mathematical Biostatistician to support the operational objectives of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a full-time, on-site position in Bethesda, Maryland, supporting research related to heart, lung, and blood diseases and their major risk factors. The role collaborates with investigators on the design, conduct, interpretation, and analysis of research projects, and provides expert statistical consultation to scientists within the NHLBI and associated research groups. The biostatistician selects and implements methods for study design, data collection, summary, and analysis; applies statistical methods to clinical data; and works with investigators to turn broad research objectives into testable hypotheses. The role evaluates whether available or planned data can support those hypotheses, validates research methodologies and results, addresses technical issues in biomedical data collection, and supports study quality control and monitoring. The position also contributes to research project development, scientific presentations and publications, branch meetings, and ongoing professional learning.

Requirements

PhD in statistics, biostatistics, or a related field; a master's degree plus 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.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD public trust; approved adjudication is required before onboarding.

Nice To Haves

Active public trust or suitability.
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.
A proven record of productivity, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, is recommended.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with investigators on the design, conduct, interpretation, and analysis of direct-data projects concerning heart, lung, and blood diseases and major risk factors.
Prepare data and results for presentation and publication in collaboration with investigators.
Validate or modify scientific theories and methodologies to improve understanding of techniques or medical practice.
Apply established analytical approaches 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 scientists within the NHLBI and associated research groups.
Select and implement appropriate methods for study design, data collection, summary, and analysis in biological and medical sciences.
Apply statistical techniques including analysis of variance, probability, regression analysis, contingency tables, survival analysis, significance tests, confidence intervals, and sample-size calculations for clinical data.
Work with investigators to formulate general research objectives as well-defined, testable statistical hypotheses.
Determine whether available or planned data can be used to test the hypotheses.
Evaluate methodologies and ensure that results are valid and reliable.
Resolve technical problems in biomedical information data collection.
Assist with developing and implementing quality-control and other study-monitoring procedures.
Contribute to initiating research projects involving applications or modifications 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 current with statistical developments by reviewing literature and attending 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 accidental death and dismemberment 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
Potential eligibility for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Flexible benefits package