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Senior Research Scientist

George Washington University

United States, Maryland, Rockville

6110 Executive Blvd (Show on map)

Nov 13, 2026

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	The Biostatistics Center of the Milken Institute School of Public Health is an off-campus research facility of The George Washington University located in Rockville, Maryland. The Biostatistics Center serves as the coordinating center for large scale multi-center clinical trials and epidemiological studies funded by federal agencies including the National Institutes of Health ( NIH). The Biostatistics Center is a leader in the statistical coordination of major medical research programs of national and international scope. Visit our website at: www.bsc.gwu.edu . The Biostatistics Center is seeking a Sr. Research Scientist to serve as the Operations Lead of a team serving as the Data Coordinating Center supporting the NIH-funded Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network ( https://mfmunetwork.bsc.gwu.edu). This position assumes major responsibilities for planning, conducting and supervising research, at a level functioning similar to that of an Associate or Full Professor. Using broad familiarity with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures, this role uses quantitative and qualitative methods to collect, analyze and report data activities. This role relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, and performs a variety of tasks to carry out research. This position leads and directs the work of others. This is the highest non-management research position. Duties most typically performed by this position include utilizing their relevant professional experience and judgment to oversee the following activities: The coordination of regulatory and compliance activities of clinical sites for all activities. The development and maintenance of Study policies and standard operating procedures for the execution of key responsibilities and tasks. The planning and documentation of Study meetings; plans and manages Steering Committee meetings (including agenda, logistics, minutes, and implementation support). The posting and organization of content of Study websites, which provide access to documents and information required by investigators, network staff, medical monitors, and the general public. The implementation and documentation of quality assurance activities related to these functions. The generation of Study meeting minutes and the management of action items, as well as the maintenance of an electronic archive of network meetings and minutes. The planning and management of the education and training of study staff, including the training of clinical site staff and data audit visits of clinical centers. Evaluates and determines optimal information management, intra-staff communication, and tracking of essential information and complex report generation. Travel to meetings off site. Minimum of 2 trips per year. Maintains intermittent communication with The Biostatistics Center Systems Support staff and Administrative staff relating to systems and administrative details. Keeps abreast of current industry trends and enhances professional knowledge and skills through attendance at workshops/seminars or training as appropriate and in accordance with Biostatistics Center Professional Development Policy. Performs other work related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a Master's degree plus 8 years of experience or a PhD plus 5 years of experience in a related discipline, to include two years of research and/or college level teaching in a field basic to the work to be performed. Experience must include planning, conducting and reporting as primary responsibilities. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Excellent communication skills Good working knowledge of R and SAS Strong managerial and collaborative experience which includes supervising, planning, developing, writing, reporting and presenting to end users Experience in and knowledge of clinical research data system A degree of creativity, initiative and independent thought expected
Hiring Range	$76,088.27 - $148,516.62
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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:	Rockville, Maryland
College/School/Department:	The Biostatistics Center
Family	Research and Labs
Sub-Family	Field Research
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 5
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	35
Work Schedule:	Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	Hybrid
Telework:
Required Background Check	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?	Yes (University Wide)
Posting Number:	R002478
Job Open Date:	11/12/2026
Job Close Date:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.