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Senior Epidemiologist /Senior Research Associate - Remote

Company

WESTAT
Address , Rockville
Employment type
Salary $90,000 - $125,000 a year
Expires 2023-12-02
Posted at 8 months ago
Job Description

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.

Westat has an immediate opening in our Clinical Research Practice for a Senior Epidemiologist/Senior Research Associate to join our team of leading researchers conducting epidemiological, clinical, and translational research on infectious diseases including COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory diseases and/or HIV. As a Senior Epidemiologist/Senior Research Associate, you will lead and support multi-site network studies on infectious diseases, and collaborate and consult with external investigators and internal project team members on designing and implementing research studies. You will provide epidemiology and data management support including developing protocols, overseeing, and conducting data management and analysis for Westat projects to support and contribute to scientific peer reviewed publications.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Manage project budgets, developing technical, staffing, and cost proposals.
  • Support study design to include refining protocols, data dictionaries and data collection plans.
  • Responsible for all stages of research and surveillance projects from protocol development through data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Conduct data cleaning and analysis on large, multi-site datasets.
  • Keep the project on schedule and within budget.
  • Demonstrated ability to present and speak at professional meetings and contribute to publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
  • Leadership role in business development, client relationship management and writing proposals.
  • Review work and provide technical guidance to early career staff.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Experience drafting statistical analysis plans and conducting/overseeing analysis.
  • Experience collecting and analyzing data from Electronic Medical Records, claims and other administrative data sources and primary sources (agencies, individuals).
  • Experience with R and/or SAS.
  • Master’s Degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or equivalent and 8 years of experience or a PhD with 2-4 years of experience.
  • Experience managing project budgets, developing technical, staffing and cost proposals.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a contracting environment supporting federal and/or commercial clients


Other Required Qualifications:

  • Detail oriented;
  • Organization skills, including time management ability
  • Collaboration with teams, managers and/or clients;
  • Demonstrated communication skills;

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:

  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Vacation Leave (15 days per year)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Professional Development
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Advocate
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Sick Leave (10 days per year)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Travel Accident Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical Insurance


Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Career Area

Research - Clinical Research

Pay Range

The anticipated salary range for this role is $90k-$125k and is commensurate with experience

Bonus Eligibility

Yes