Biostatistician I - Brain Tissue Repository

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HJF is seeking a Biostatistician I 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. The Biostatistician I participates in cross‑functional teams or specific projects with defined outcomes and performs data analysis with guidance and appropriate controls, while decisions are made with supervisory guidance.

This position will be in support of the DoW/USU Brain Tissue Repository (BTR) under the Department of Pathology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. The BTR was established by the Department of War to advance traumatic brain injury research.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners.

• Assists in the design of biomedical research protocols.
• Provides statistical support via statistical consultation and data analyses throughout the courses of studies and assists in the preparation of statistical reports for presentations and publications.
• Assists with coordinating statistical analysis and protocol data between protocols by providing statistical consulting on an ad hoc basis.
• Provides relevant statistical and project status updates to research staff.
• Works with research staff to achieve the goals of the research program.
• May lead data analysts.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3‑5 years' experience required.

• Preferred experience with digital pathology and genomics.
• Knowledge of medical science and research.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools and languages such as R and Python or similar.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to make effective presentations and publish.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
  
  Ability to obtain a T1/Public Trust Background check.

• Lifting:
  Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

• This position will take place primarily in a laboratory, clinic, or office setting.

• The annual salary range for this position is $67,500–$76,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

• 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.

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)