Senior Biostatistician

Entellimetrix - Rockville, MD

Full-time - Senior

Rockville, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Biostatistician at Entellimetrix will provide expert biostatistical support for the statistical design, analysis, and interpretation of data from community-based cohort studies and other research projects. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex statistical concepts to non-statistical audiences, ensuring that research findings are effectively conveyed and utilized.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of study protocols and statistical analysis plans with a strong focus on hypothesis testing and relevant analytical frameworks.
• Perform complex statistical analyses (e.g., multilevel models, mediation, longitudinal, causal inference) using R, SPSS, and other relevant software to answer cutting-edge research questions from data collected from diverse community-based cohort studies.
• Conduct hypothesis testing and design statistical approaches tailored to the research aims of the study.
• Research and analyze new developments in biostatistical methods and applications.
• Provide statistical leadership to research staff and junior team members, training them on advanced techniques and best practices for data management and analysis.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or a related field with a strong background in applying advanced statistical methods to epidemiological data.
• Extensive experience in applying statistical methods to public health, epidemiology, or clinical research, particularly within the context of community-based cohort studies.
• Proficiency in advanced statistical methods such as mediation models, multilevel analysis, causal inference, or longitudinal analysis, with hands-on experience using R, Mplus, SPSS, or equivalent software.
• Experience leading statistical contributions to publications, with a demonstrated ability to serve as lead author for manuscripts.

Nice-to-haves

• A Bachelor's degree with extensive specialized experience may be considered.
• Commitment to long-term engagement, with a history of holding positions for extended periods.