Biostatistician II - DCAC

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. is seeking a Biostatistician II to provide statistical support for clinical and laboratory research, including HIV studies.

The role supports the Data Coordinating and Analysis Center (DCAC) and involves programming and analysis for observational cohorts and clinical trials. You will work with SAS and R, read protocols, develop analysis plans, and present results in written and visual formats.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAS and R for statistical analyses.
• Experience with large clinical and laboratory datasets.
• Knowledge of mapping raw data to SDTM domains/variables.
• Understanding of medical science and research.
• Strong written and oral communication and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Program data extraction, listings, statistics, reports, and analytical data sets.
• Read protocols and align programming objectives with study design.
• Assist with statistical analysis plans and safety reports.
• Analyze HIV and other infectious disease study data and report results.
• Perform SAS/R analyses and present results in tables and figures.
• Recommend and implement changes as needed.
• Attend training and perform duties as assigned.
• Maintain current trends in statistical analysis and programming.

Skills

SAS

R

CDISC SDTM

Data management

Statistical programming

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Biostatistics/Epidemiology

Master's degree in Statistics/Biostatistics/Epidemiology

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Biostatistician II to provide biostatistical support for clinical and/or laboratory research. This involves performing statistical analysis on data collected from clinical trials and/or research studies.

This position will be in support of the Data Coordinating and Analysis Center (DCAC). DCAC is an in-house centralized resource for clinical data management, biostatistical analysis, reporting, and training in support of clinical trials and other scientific research. The Biostatistician II will provide statistical programming and analysis support for new and ongoing HIV and other emerging infectious disease studies conducted by the U.S. Military HIV Research Program involving clinical observational research, laboratory research, and clinical trials. This position may provide statistical programming and analysis support to other programs such as the Viral Diseases Program other programs affiliated with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Provide programming for data extraction, logic checks and queries, data listings, summary statistics, statistical analyses, reports, tabulations, and analytical data sets.
• Read research protocols and integrate protocol design requirements into programming objectives and review setup of studies in data management system to accomplish programming tasks.
• Assists with the development of statistical analysis plans and planned safety reports.
• Participates in the analysis, and reporting of research studies, including clinical trials and observational cohorts to advance scientific knowledge in HIV and other emerging infectious diseases.
• Conducts statistical analyses of clinical trial and cohort data, including laboratory measures, using appropriate statistical software (e.g., SAS and/or R), and provides summaries, interpretations, and presentation of statistical results in written, tabular, and visual formats as needed to support reporting goals.
• Recommends and implements changes as needed.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
• Maintains knowledge of current statistical analysis and programming trends in clinical research.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or a related field and a minimum of 6-8 years experience required; or
• Master's Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or a related field and a minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with both SAS and R.
• Experience working with large data sets and familiarity with the data quality and programming issues that arise with large clinical and laboratory data.
• Experience with CDISC, particularly mapping raw data to SDTM domains/variables.
• Knowledge of medical science and research.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $77,600-$100,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.