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.

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 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

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