Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Biostatistician to support the to support the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)'s Clinical Research Support in Rockville, MD. NHGRI believe that advances in genomics research are transforming our understanding of human health and disease.
CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today's most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs.
Our employees enjoy a collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.
*This is a forecasted position, and it is contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with investigators and cross-functional research teams to translate scientific objectives into statistically sound study designs and analysis plans.
- Design and conduct survey, questionnaire, and measurement-scale validation analyses, including reliability, validity, factor analysis, item analysis, and psychometric evaluation, as appropriate.
- Perform statistical modeling for longitudinal, repeated-measures, clustered, multilevel, and correlated data.
- Conduct data cleaning, quality-control reviews, data validation, exploratory data analyses, and documentation of data-processing decisions.
- Develop and execute statistical analysis plans; produce reproducible programming code, analysis datasets, tables, figures, and statistical summaries.
- Apply appropriate methods for missing data, confounding, model diagnostics, sensitivity analyses, and interpretation of results.
- Prepare statistical sections of study reports, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations.
- Collaborate with investigators and medical writers to revise manuscripts in response to coauthor, journal editor, and peer-review comments.
- Clearly communicate statistical methods, findings, assumptions, limitations, and recommendations to scientific and non-technical audiences.
- Support publication planning and contribute to the development of peer-reviewed scientific research products.
- Maintain current knowledge of statistical methodology, reproducible research practices, and applicable scientific standards.
- Provide guidance and technical support to junior analysts, research staff, and collaborators, as needed.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in biostatistics, statistics, quantitative social science, epidemiology, psychometrics, or a similar quantitative field.
- Five (5) or more years of experience applying statistical modeling methods in scientific, clinical, public health, behavioral health, social science, or related research settings.
- Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis of surveys, scales, questionnaires, or other measurement instruments.
- Experience conducting longitudinal, clustered, repeated-measures, hierarchical, or multilevel analyses.
- Strong experience with data cleaning, data quality assessment, statistical programming, and reproducible analytical workflows.
- Evidence of contribution to scientific research publications, including peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, reports, or presentations.
- Proficiency in one or more statistical programming environments, such as R, SAS, Stata, Python, SPSS, or equivalent tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary research teams.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements, workplace hazards and conditions, and PPE and chemical requirements described here are representative of those that a candidate must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Physical Demands
- Constantly conduct sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
- Occasionally conduct light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
- Constantly push or pull less than 25 pounds.
- Rarely push or pull 25 -45 pounds.
- Rarely reach above shoulder level.
- Constantly use both hands.
- Rarely stand or walk for more than 25 minutes.
- Rarely bend, reach, or twist repeatedly.
- Constantly have clear vision (near and/or far), depth perception, peripheral vision, and/or visual acuity.
Physical Activities
- Occasionally move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.
- Constantly communicate with others to exchange information.
- Constantly assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Environmental Conditions
- Constantly work where no adverse environmental conditions are expected.
Please submit your resume online at www.CAMRIS.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.
CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families, FSAs, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal services, voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurances, EAP, pet insurance, 401(k) with employer match and Roth option, tuition and professional reimbursement, public transportation support in the DMV area, a referral bonus program, vacation with tenure-based increases, PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid bonding leave, and paid supplemental short-term disability.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.
