Mathematical Biostatistician

Guidehouse Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Learning Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Mathematical Biostatistician to support NIH operations. This full-time, on-site role involves collaboration on heart, lung, and blood disease research and presentation of results.

The candidate will design studies, apply advanced statistics, and contribute to publications while ensuring data validity and reliability. A federal/public trust eligibility is required for onboarding.

Qualifications

• PhD in statistics, biostatistics or related field; a master's degree with three additional years of experience can be substituted for PhD.
• Minimum THREE (3) 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.
• Proven track record of productivity as judged by peer-reviewed publications recommended.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with investigators on design, conduct, interpretation, and analysis of direct-data projects in heart, lung, and blood diseases.
• Prepare data and results for presentation/publication in collaboration with investigators.
• Apply statistical methods to clinical data and develop innovative analytical approaches.
• Provide expert statistical consultation within NHLBI and related groups.
• Turn research objectives into testable hypotheses and ensure data supports tests.
• Contribute to writing and editing of scientific papers.

Skills

Biostatistics

Biomedical data

Data analysis

Publications

Education

PhD in statistics/biostatistics

Master's with 3+ years substituted

Tools

R

Python

SAS

Job description

Job Family

Research Analyst

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

• We are currently searching for Mathematical Biostatistician to support the overall operational objectives of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the provision of support services. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.
• Collaborate with investigators on the design, conduct, interpretation, and/or analysis of direct-data projects to answer questions regarding heart, lung, and blood diseases and major risk factors to account for previously unexplained phenomena and/or open significant new avenues for further study.
• Prepare data and/or results for presentation and/or publication in collaboration with investigator(s).
• Validate or modify scientific theories or methodologies relating to topic areas to result in improved understanding of techniques or medical practice.
• Apply conventional, established approaches, methods, techniques, and solutions to new situations or develop new analytical techniques.
• Develop new hypotheses and approaches for studies 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 of study design, data collection, summary, and analysis in the biological and medical sciences.
• Apply a variety of statistical techniques such as analysis of variance, probability, regression analysis, contingency tables, survival analysis, tests of significance, confidence intervals, and sample size requirements for clinical data.
• Work with investigators to turn general research objectives into well-defined scientific and testable statistical hypotheses. Determine whether the available data or the data to be collected will allow the hypotheses to be tested.
• Evaluate methodologies used and ensure results are valid and reliable.
• Resolve technical problems in collection of biomedical information data.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality control and other study-monitoring procedures.
• Contribute to the initiation of research projects in the application or modifications of mathematical statistics required for data analysis or for statistical investigations.
• Participate in regularly scheduled branch meetings; discuss data and/or results.
• Contribute to the writing and editing of scientific papers.
• Keep abreast of statistical developments through review of literature, attending professional meetings, conferences, and symposia.

What You Will Need

• PhD in statistics, biostatistics or related field; a master's degree with three additional years of experience can be substituted for PhD.
• Minimum THREE (3) years of experience with biomedical and clinical research study data.
• Experience working with statistical software such as R or S+, Python, and/or SAS.
• Significant experience conducting large-scale data analysis.
• Proven track record of productivity as judged by peer-reviewed publications recommended.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Knowledgeable in areas such as longitudinal data analysis, statistical genetics, data science and machine learning.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365.

Annual Salary Range

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals wi