Biostatistician

Parsons is seeking a Biostatistician I to support Naval Medical Research Unit – San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) and its collaborating institutions in providing statistical expertise for research projects. NAMRU-SA’s mission is to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of DoD personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations.

The Biostatistician I will provide statistical support to Principal Investigators (PIs) and research staff, ensuring scientifically-sound study designs and accurate data analysis. The role involves generating datasets, performing quality control checks, and assisting with statistical activities to ensure timely completion of studies.

• Provide statistical support to Principal Investigators (PIs) in the writing of research proposals, IACUC protocols, IRB protocols, manuscripts, and technical reports.
• Work with research staff to develop scientifically-sound study designs and write the statistical section of research protocols, manuscripts, and technical reports.
• Generate datasets, tables, figures, and listings to support the analysis of data using SAS and/or approved statistical programs.
• Perform quality control checks of SAS or other statistical programs in use.
• Handle complex SAS programming issues as required.
• Provide and/or verify sample size calculations, including power analyses.
• Provide and/or verify calculation of results data, including statistical analysis selection and explanation of use (i.e., Student’s t-test, ANOVA).
• Provide assistance with quality control of statistical analyses in research documents (e.g., presentations, manuscripts, grants), including in support of command authored works clearance.
• Assist with completion of statistical activities for study within timelines.

• Master’s degree in Biostatistics or related field and one (1) year of research-related experience (including with SAS or other approved statistical program).
• Demonstrated ability to provide statistical support and develop scientifically-sound study designs.
• Proficiency in generating datasets and performing quality control checks using SAS or approved statistical programs.
• Strong skills in handling complex SAS programming issues and verifying statistical analyses.
• Excellent communication skills for assisting with statistical activities and supporting research documents.

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