Mathematical Biostatistician

US132 Guidehouse Digital, LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Mathematical Biostatistician to support NIH/NHLBI through statistical analysis and collaboration on heart, lung, and blood disease research. This full-time, on-site role is based in Bethesda, MD, with responsibilities spanning study design, data analysis, and scientific publication efforts.

The candidate will provide expert statistical consultation, apply advanced methods, and contribute to research projects while maintaining rigorous quality control and staying current

Qualifications

• PhD in statistics, biostatistics or related field (or Master’s with 3+ years).
• Minimum 3 years of biomedical/clinical research data experience.
• Experience with statistical software: R, Python, SAS.
• Active public trust clearance or ability to obtain one; DoD preference.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on design, conduct, interpretation of direct-data projects on heart, lung, and blood diseases.
• Prepare data/results for presentation or publication with investigators.
• Provide expert statistical consultation within NHLBI and research groups.
• Apply standard and new statistical methods to biomedical data.
• Turn research objectives into testable hypotheses and assess data adequacy.
• Contribute to writing and editing scientific papers.
• Attend branch meetings and stay current with statistical developments.

Skills

R/S+

Python

SAS

Education

PhD in statistics/biostatistics or related field

Master's +3 years experience as substitute

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 a 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.

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00.

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.

• 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 with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.