Biostatistician III - DCAC

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HJF is seeking a Biostatistician III to provide biostatistical support for clinical and/or laboratory research. This involves performing statistical analysis on data collected from clinical trials and/or research studies.

This position will be in support of the Data Coordinating and Analysis Center (DCAC). DCAC is an in-house centralized resource for clinical data management, biostatistical analysis, reporting, and training in support of clinical trials and other scientific research. The Biostatistician II will provide statistical programming and analysis support for new and ongoing HIV and other emerging infectious disease studies conducted by the U.S. Military HIV Research Program involving clinical observational research, laboratory research, and clinical trials. This position may provide statistical programming and analysis support to other programs such as the Viral Diseases Program other programs affiliated with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Provide programming for data extraction, logic checks and queries, data listings, summary statistics, statistical analyses, reports, tabulations, and analytical data sets.
• Responsible for the overall design, analysis, and reporting of research studies, including clinical
  trials and observational cohorts to advance scientific knowledge in HIV and other emerging
  infectious diseases.
• Collaborates with investigators and other research partners to formalize statistical analysis plans
  and publication goals and provides biostatistical expertise on design, analytic strategies,
  interpretation, and presentation of statistical results for clinical and observational research.
  Assists with the preparation of study documentation, such as study protocols, reports, scientific
  abstracts, peer reviewed manuscripts, and responses to regulatory agencies, institutional review
  boards, and other agencies as needed.
• Conducts statistical analyses of clinical trial and cohort data, including laboratory measures, using
  appropriate statistical software (SAS and R), and performs power calculations to
  estimate sample size or minimum effect sizes. Provides summaries, interpretations, and
  presentation of statistical results in written, tabular, and visual formats as needed to support
  reporting goals.
• Performs literature searches and writes scientific reports/papers.
• May oversee and coordinate the work of junior biostatisticians, and other internal or external
  collaborators for analytic projects or tasks, as needed to ensure quality and accuracy of work. In
  addition, ensures that realistic deadlines are set and identifies resource needs to accomplish
  analytic tasks. Regularly monitors progress to ensure that critical elements are proceeding on
  schedule.
• Participates in recruitment, hiring, and staffing coordination, as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of current and emerging trends in statistical methodology.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may
  include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or a related field and a minimum of 9-10 years experience required; or
• Master's Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or a related field and a minimum of 6-8 years experience required; or
• Doctoral Degree and a minimum of 0-2 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience managing analytical aspects of studies with FDA-regulated substances; experience working with INDs.
• Knowledge and ability to use and explain complex epidemiologic research methods for assessing
  the risk of disease in humans due to potential risk factors.
• Experience in statistical methodology (including study design) and statistical analysis of longitudinal or repeated measurement data.
• Proficiency in Statistical Analysis System (SAS) and R including programming and use of statistical procedures.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; ability to make effective presentations and develop manuscripts for publication.
• Ability to be detail-oriented, manage multiple tasks, and work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Preferred: Experience working in HIV, other emerging infectious diseases (EIDs); Experience with CDISC, particularly SDTM or ADaM.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $44.76-$51.92. Actual hourly pay will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.