Job Description

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world. We are seeking a Clinical Biostatistician to work at the National Institutes of Health in Baltimore, MD

This is a long-term contract position which offers:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
• Optional health, vision, and dental plans
• Paid leave (min 120 hours; prorated for part-time position) as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
• Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives.
• Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at

TASKS/SERVICES . The contractor shall:

1. Provide biostatistical expertise for the research study
2. Work with branch staff and research training fellows to provide statistical support for studies based on existing data sets; work with staff to assemble data sets for these purposes.
3. Analyze, interpret, communicate and document epidemiologic data and results.
4. Develop and implement new research and study designs using appropriate statistical methods.
5. Write statistical sections in manuscripts; work with research staff to interpret referees’ comments on manuscripts.
6. Provide biostatistical expertise for the research study.
7. Analyze, interpret, communicate and document epidemiologic data and results.
8. Provide analytic results using standard statistical procedures, including descriptive statistics, rate standardization, stratification of data and model building (logistic regression, conditional logistic regression, Cox regression) using SAS, Stata, Epicure, and similar statistical software programs.
9. Collaborate and work with a team of researchers to develop, iterate and execute innovative strategies for genomic data integration and modeling/prediction.
10. Enter and verify data fields and data dictionaries.
11. Perform descriptive and missing data analysis.
12. Prepare summaries and reports for staff review.
13. Provide description of statistical methods in manuscripts; work with research staff to respond to and interpret referees’ comments.
14. Communicate research findings, disseminate public information and respond to relevant inquiries.
15. Provide analytic results using standard statistical procedures, including descriptive statistics, rate standardization, stratification of data and model building (logistic regression, conditional logistic regression, Cox regression) using SAS, Stata, Epicure, and similar statistical software programs.
16. Collaborate and work with a team of researchers to develop, iterate and execute innovative strategies for genomic data integration and modeling/prediction.
17. Write code to execute data analysis, visualize and provide interpretation and context to results of analysis.
18. Perform descriptive and missing data analysis.
19. Perform data cleaning (identifying and correcting data entry errors and/or missing values) and data transformation (creating and categorizing variables and imputing data).
20. Consult with staff on the application of statistical methods to address the key study scientific aims of the study.
21. Learns and applies new statistical methods and software packages and provides consultation and training to other analysts and staff.
22. Integrate data from multiple sources into SAS data sets.
23. Research and analyze new developments in biostatistical methods and applications.

REQUIREMENTS . The contractor must have:

1. Master’s or PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, or a related field with specialized experience in statistical analysis of epidemiological data.
2. A Bachelor's degree with extensive specialized experience may be considered.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently design and implement statistical analyses for complex datasets.
4. Extensive experience in the application of statistical methods to public health, epidemiology, or clinical research, particularly within the context of community-based cohort studies.
5. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain statistical concepts and results to non-statistical audiences.
6. Experience in data management, including data cleaning, coding, and ensuring data integrity.
7. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines related to data protection and research ethics.
8. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines related to data protection and research ethics.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
10. Proficiency in statistical software such as R, Mplus, SPSS, and other statistical computing software.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE
When you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job description can be made available at that time.

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