Student Technical Support Specialist III_Non-FWS

The George Washington University; Rockville, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The George Washington University Biostatistics Center in Rockville, MD, part of the Milken Institute School of Public Health, seeks a Student Technical Support Specialist III_Non-FWS to support the NIH-funded ENICTO study. You will collaborate with programmers to develop interactive dashboards and analyze data under senior statisticians.

Responsibilities include designing dashboards, analyzing data per the statistical plan, and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have proficiency with R.
• Experience with data analysis in a research setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement interactive dashboards (e.g., R Shiny).
• Analyze data per the statistical analysis plan under guidance from lead statistician(s).
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

R

Job description

Student Technical Support Specialist III_Non-FWS

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If this position title includes the label On-Campus FWS or Off-Campus FWS, it is for students with a Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current school year ONLY. Applicants to these positions will be required to verify this by attaching their FWS Program Student Statement as a required document. Do not apply unless you meet this criterion.

Position Title

Position Title Student Technical Support Specialist III_Non-FWS

Level of Support

Level of Support Student Support III

Position Type

Position Type Non-FWS

Number of Openings

Number of Openings 1

Work Hours

Work Hours During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)

Wage Per Hour

Wage Per Hour 19.40 - 23.25

Division/School

Division/School Milken Institute School of Public Health

Department Name

Department Name 872751 BIOSTATISTIC CENTER -MILKEN

Department Bio

The Biostatistics Center is an off-campus research facility of The George Washington University located in Rockville, Maryland. The BSC serves as the coordinating center for large scale multi-center clinical trials and epidemiological studies funded by federal agencies including the National Institutes of Health. The BSC is a leader in the statistical coordination of major medical research programs of national and international scope. Visit our website at: https://biostatcenter.gwu.edu/ .

Position Specific Summary

This position will collaborate with programmers as a member of the coordinating center team supporting the NIH -funded clinical research study, Exercise and Nutrition Interventions to Improve Cancer Treatment-Related Outcomes ( ENICTO ). ENICTO consists of four large multi-center clinical studies evaluating exercise and nutrition interventions during cancer treatment on cancer outcomes.

Essential duties include:

• Collaborate on design and implementation of interactive web-based dashboards (e.g., R Shiny dashboards).
• Analyze data based on statistical analysis plan under general guidance from the lead statistician(s).
• Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Standard Position Description

• The student will provide advanced technical and/or computer support assistance.
• Tasks may include: maintaining and operating technical systems, hardware, and network configuration, planning and coordinating projects and workshops for the department, , designing and maintaining AI-powered tools and agents, building and managing websites, assisting with prioritization and completion of daily operations, participating in the hiring, training, and supervision of other student employees.
• Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Technology and Data

Required Qualifications

Previous skills, training, or experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Required skills:

• Proficiency working with R

Desired Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Science or math background
• Previous research experience preferred

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/08/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/30/2026

Campus Location

Work Type Designation

Work Type Designation Hybrid (mixture of in-person and virtual work)

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action ( EEO /AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement .

The student employee will: Have access to process or view financial transactions, student records/grades, employee records, medical records, and/or social security numbers. - Background check required.

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