Research Scientist

Posting Details

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

The Biostatistics Center (BSC) of the Milken Institute School of Public Health 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: www.bsc.gwu.edu.

The Research Scientist works independently as well as with a team which serves as the Coordinating Center supporting the NIH-funded Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network (https://mfmunetwork.bsc.gwu.edu). The position carries out research activities by using quantitative and qualitative methods to collect, analyze and report data activities. Using a wide degree of creativity and latitude, the core responsibilities of this position are to make detailed observations and investigate and coordinate drug supplies, etc. This role is familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures, and can perform a variety of research tasks, to include updating and enhancing, with written content, the research project’s websites, and assisting with writing of SOPs, maintaining entries related to research studies in clinicaltrials.gov. This position typically reports to a project supervisor or project manager, and may provide guide to lower level staff.

Essential duties include:

• Manages new research study start-up, together with the research study Principal Investigator and statisticians; drafts research study documents (protocol, manual of operations, data forms).
• Provides day-to-day clinical center oversight including data management, submission of datasets to the sponsor data repository, research study participant visit completion reports, as well as training and certification pertaining to research study protocol. Oversees the implementation and documentation of quality assurance activities related to these functions.
• Manages MFMU Network effort on secondary analyses and manuscripts, attends publications committee bi-monthly conference calls and meetings, records minutes and follows up on all issues discussed. Oversees the organization for other research study boards, committees and working groups.
• Compiles results and prepares technical reports and documentation of outcomes, as well as coordinates review and submission of all abstracts to professional meetings.
• Manages the coordination of regulatory and compliance activities of clinical sites for all activities.
• Establishes and oversees the implementation of new processes and procedures pertaining to the research study, as well as the development and maintenance of research study policies and standard operating procedures for the execution of key responsibilities and tasks.
• Oversees the planning and documentation of research study meetings; plans and runs Steering Committee meetings (including agenda, logistics, minutes, and implementation support). Oversees the generation of research study meeting minutes and the management of action items, as well as the maintenance of an electronic archive of network meetings and minutes.
• Oversees the posting and organization of content of research study websites, which provide access to documents and information required by investigators, network staff, medical monitors, and the general public. Ensures maintenance of SOPs for this task.
• Evaluates and determines optimal information management, intra-staff communication, and tracking of essential information and complex report generation.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Master’s degree plus 5 years of experience or a PhD plus 2 years of experience in a related discipline to include at least 2 years of research and/or college level teaching in a field basic to the work to be performed. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Attention to detail
• Strong ability to work independently and efficiently, prioritize multiple tasks, and execute reliably

Hiring Range $70,429.80 - $135,080.76

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Healthcare Benefits GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:

Rockville, Maryland

College/School/Department:

The Biostatistics Center

Family Research and Labs

Sub-Family Field Research

Stream Individual Contributor

Level Level 4

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status Hybrid

Telework:

Required Background Check Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only? Yes (University Wide)

Posting Number:

R002479

Job Open Date:

11/12/2026

Job Close Date:

Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.