Research Associate

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary :

The Biostatistics Center of the Milken Institute School of Public Health is an off-campus research facility of The George Washington University located in Rockville, Maryland. The Biostatistics Center 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 Biostatistics Center 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 Associate independently carries out research / development activities by using quantitative and qualitative methods to collect, analyze and report data activities, under general guidance from the Principal Investigator. Using a certain degree of creativity and latitude, the core responsibilities of this position include making detailed observations, analyzing data, and interpreting results. This position compiles results and prepares technical reports and documentation of outcomes. This role is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Working under general supervision, this position typically reports to a Principal Investigator.

Essential duties include :

• Assists in overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the project across all sites.
• Collaborates with study leadership on data management, data quality reviews and study documentation. Participates in committees dedicated to data management and analysis.
• Participates in the creation and maintenance of study protocol, informed consent forms and Manual of Operations / Procedures.
• Participates in the coordination of regulatory and compliance activities of clinical sites.
• Gathers and reviews data dictionaries from each of the four projects.
• Sets up data transfers, and puts together documentation for data harmonization across the four projects.
• Manages social media for study, and works on outreach for study’s EON webinar series.
• Serves as a study webmaster and assists with website design and administration. Implements web-based systems to meet the needs of study committees and working groups.
• Develops a dashboard to visualize recruitment using an R Shiny app and deploys it to study Liferay website.
• Develops and updates study Consortium policies and workflows particularly for review of internally funded pilot projects. Position is the liaison for multiple working groups including the Implementation Science working group to guide them through a complex cross-consortium project.
• Performs other related 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 and 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Additional Required Licenses / Certifications / Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Hiring Range

43,888.00 - $77,521.25

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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 1

Full-Time / Part-Time :

Full-Time

Hours Per Week : Work Schedule :

Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

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 : R002256

Job Open Date : 02 / 03 / 2025

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 / Affirmative Action 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.

Salary : $43,888 - $77,521