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  • Date Posted:

    12/19/09
  • Career Level:

    Experienced (Non-Manager)
  • Job Function:

    Research, Scientist
  • Job Status:

    Full-Time
  • Industry:

    Government Contractor, High Tech / IT, Public Policy / Think Tank, Research
  • Job Code:

    3226BR
  • Contact Information:

    Employer Site
 
 
 
 
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Epidemiologist/Statisticians

Westat

Rockville, MD

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3226BR
Epidemiologist/Statisticians
MD - Rockville
Research - Health Studies
HS
Full-Time

We are seeking an individual with strong skills in the analysis of primary data collected from epidemiology studies and clinical trials. You will work with senior investigators and statisticians to analyze study data for presentations, reports, and publications in scientific and medical journals. Responsibilities may also include the analysis of secondary data sources, such as large administrative databases (medical claims data or other comparable data) or public use data files of complex surveys (MEPS, NAMCS). This position requires working in a team with clinical investigators, a senior epidemiologist/biostatistician, an analysis programmer, and a data manager. Additional responsibilities include translating analysis objectives into a statistical analysis plan; communicating with the investigator and senior biostatistician to assure that the plan meets the objectives; providing specifications to the programmer; reviewing data quality and analysis output; summarizing results; and assisting with writing methods and results sections. Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. with an emphasis in epidemiology or biostatistics plus at least 3 years of relevant quantitative experience. Coauthorship on articles in scientific journals is a plus. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills and exceptional organizational skills are essential.
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Company Profile

Westat

Annual Revenue: $469,000,000
Total DC Employees: 2,000
Total Employees: 3,600
Westat, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC, is an employee-owned research corporation serving agencies of the U.S. Government, state and local governments, businesses, and foundations. We conduct surveys and program evaluations, provide statistical research, and offer related services. Our multiproject environment provides career opportunities in health, energy, education, transportation, the environment, human services, and the workforce.
We combine the relevant research area expertise with the capabilities to perform major survey research projects: study design and analysis, methodology, survey data collection, information technology, and web evaluation and design.
Westat offers information technology and data processing capabilities, including developing computer-assisted interviewing systems and integrating them with the survey process. Our staff includes senior statisticians who have international reputations in survey sample design and statistical analysis. We also provide wide-ranging capabilities with statistical processing and data management systems. Westat is a full-service research organization.
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Location

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  • Date Posted:

    12/19/09
  • Career Level:

    Experienced (Non-Manager)
  • Job Function:

    Research, Scientist
  • Job Status:

    Full-Time
  • Industry:

    Government Contractor, High Tech / IT, Public Policy / Think Tank, Research
  • Job Code:

    3226BR
  • Contact Information:

    Employer Site
 
 
 
 
6
more jobs from this company
 
 
WPNI ID: 28714157