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Survey Sampling Statistician (Job Code: WW/DRM/8001) Position available for a survey sampling statistician with 3 or more years of relevant experience in sample design and selection, frames development, weighting, imputation, and variance estimation. Must have a master's or doctoral degree in statistics and have excellent writing skills. Coursework in sample survey design is highly desirable.
Senior Project Directors (Job Code: WW/VN/8701) Westat has immediate openings for experienced project directors to join a team of researchers working on contracts with Federal Government clients in the area of military and VA health systems and organizational research. Senior project directors will be responsible for designing and directing large-scale web or paper and pencil surveys of Federal employees, military members, military family members, and veterans. Other responsibilities include analyzing and summarizing statistical and survey data and other relevant administrative data and preparing written reports and briefings of results for technical and nontechnical audiences. The successful candidate must have a master's or doctoral degree in the social sciences and at least 10 years of experience as a project director in a research and consulting environment. Knowledge and experience in program evaluation and quantitative research (surveys, analysis of large databases) design and analysis are requirements. The successful candidate will have experience in directing projects in the area of survey research for government agencies; excellent writing, analytic, and oral presentation skills; and should work well in a team-oriented environment. Knowledge of health services delivery and organizational issues is essential. Familiarity with Veterans Administration, and/or TRICARE administrative data preferred.
Project Director (Job Code: WW/VN/8702) Westat has immediate openings for experienced project directors to join a team of researchers working on contracts with Federal Government clients in the area of military and VA health systems and organizational research. Project directors will be responsible for directing tasks on large-scale web or paper and pencil surveys of Federal employees, military members, military family members, and veterans. Other responsibilities include analyzing and summarizing statistical and survey data and other relevant administrative data and preparing written reports and briefings of results for technical and nontechnical audiences. The qualified candidate must have a master's or doctoral degree and at least 5 years of experience as a project manager in a research and consulting environment. Knowledge and experience in program evaluation and quantitative research (surveys, analysis of large databases) design and analysis are requirements. This individual will have experience in directing projects in the area of survey research for government agencies; excellent writing, analytic, and oral presentation skills; and should work well in a team-oriented environment. Knowledge of health services delivery and organizational issues is essential. Familiarity with Veterans Administration and/or TRICARE administrative data preferred.
Research Associate (Job Code: WW/VN/8703) We have an opening for a qualified individual to join a multidisciplinary research group working on a variety of projects involving program evaluation. A master's degree or Ph.D. in the social sciences with at least 3 years of program evaluation experience is desired. A strong background in evaluation, research methods, study design and measurement, data collection, and quantitative and qualitative analysis is essential. The successful candidate will have experience in managing projects along with excellent writing, analytic, and oral presentation skills. Individual should also have the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
Research Analyst/Associate (Job Code: WW/VN/8704) We have an opening for a qualitative researcher to join our research team. Our projects involve conducting cognitive interviews and focus groups for a variety of government agencies. A Ph.D. or M.A. in the social sciences with at least 5 years of postdoctoral experience is required. A strong background in survey research methods and qualitative analysis is essential. The successful candidate will have experience in directing projects along with excellent writing, analytic, and oral presentation skills. The successful candidate will also have the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
Research Analyst/Associate (Job Code: WW/RS 8811) We are seeking an experienced educator or qualified research
associate to work on a project that supports the participation of states and districts in the National Assessment of Educational
Progress (NAEP). Primary responsibility will be to provide technical assistance and training to education professionals located
in state departments of public instruction and district central offices. Duties will include working closely with a project
leader and team to support the participation of urban school districts in NAEP; assisting school district staff in the
participation of their schools in NAEP; and analyzing and reporting assessment results. Working in or with an urban school
district is a prime requirement. The qualified candidate will develop training and support materials and conduct trainings in
an individual or small group environment. A master’s degree in the social sciences is preferred. This position requires
excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, and attention to detail.
Individual must work well in a team environment, and have solid computer skills (e.g., MS Word, Excel).
Research Associates (Job Code: WW/AR/8602) We have opportunities for experienced researchers to work on Federal contracts in the area of education. Researchers will be responsible for developing program performance measures, providing technical assistance on performance measurement through written and oral communication, and producing analyses of existing data collected from state and local education agencies. We are seeking individuals with an M.A. in the social sciences or education and at least 5 years of experience in a research or consulting position. The position requires strong writing, analytic, and oral presentation skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. Knowledge of Federal education programs is essential.
Research Analyst (Job Code: WW/EF/8101) We are seeking a qualified researcher to work on education projects for the Federal Government, states, and other funding entities. An M.A. degree in the social sciences plus several years of experience or a Ph.D. in the social sciences is essential. In addition, a strong background in evaluation, research methods, study design and measurement, data collection, and quantitative and qualitative analysis is required. The successful candidate will have excellent writing, analytic, and oral presentation skills, and will have the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment. Experience in K-20 education, especially teacher quality, mathematics, science, or reading, is preferred.
Health Care Researchers (Job Code: WW/VN/8705) Positions are currently available in a multidisciplinary research group working on a variety of contracts and grants related to health care delivery and improvement. We are looking for Ph.D.s in the social sciences, public health, or health services research, with nursing or other clinical degrees and a strong background in research methods, measurement, and program evaluation. A minimum of 1 to 5 years of postdoctoral research experience is essential. Background in one or more of the following research topics is desirable: health care quality and safety; dissemination and adoption of innovations, and clinical guidelines and measures, health care information technologies; organizational culture; customer satisfaction; quality improvement; and disability and long-term care. Familiarity with health care delivery systems in civilian, military, and/or veteran settings is preferred. Successful candidates will have strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills; strong writing skills and experience in writing technical reports and proposals; along with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Health Care Researchers/Quality Improvement (Job Code: WW/VN/8706) Positions are currently available in a multidisciplinary research group working on a variety of contracts and grants related to health care delivery and improvement. We are especially seeking individuals with an M.A or Ph.D in the social sciences, public health, or health services research, along with nursing or other clinical degrees and with strong backgrounds in quality improvement and evaluation. A minimum of 1 to 5 years of postgraduate research experience is essential. Background in one or more of the following research topics is desirable: health care quality and safety; dissemination and adoption of innovations, health care information technologies; and long-term care. Familiarity with health care delivery systems in civilian, military, and/or veteran settings is preferred. Successful candidates will have strong writing skills and experience in developing and implementing QI tools or programs in health care environments. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills are essential.
Study Manager/Laboratory Specialist (Job Code: WW/RS/8801) We currently have an opening for an individual to manage the day-to-day activities of an ongoing large-scale national survey involving collection, processing, and analysis of biospecimens. Responsibilities include preparing procedural materials; overseeing data collection; working with study collaborators to develop, implement and monitor study protocols; training medical technologists, phlebotomists, and other medical staff; and developing and monitoring a comprehensive quality assurance and control program. Additional responsibilities include assuring compliance with CLIA regulations; working with national, educational, and governmental contract laboratories in defining specimen requirements; assisting data managers in setting up result and QC file structures; and documenting and monitoring study procedures. Strong oral and written communication and analytic skills, administrative abilities, and the capability to handle multiple tasks are essential. The qualified candidate must have a bachelor's degree in medical technology with national certification and at least 5 years of experience. A master's degree in public health is also desirable. Laboratory management and research experience are a plus. Some domestic travel is required.
Call Center Technical Designer (Job Code: WW/BA/8008) We are seeking an experienced call center developer to participate in the design and implementation of inbound call center projects. Position will include call routing/load balancing responsibilities; the preparation of call allocation tables; and routine monitoring of volumes and service metrics across the enterprise. A B.A./B.S. is required. Knowledge and experience in the design and implementation of a large-scale inbound call center; with performance analysis including root cause and trend analysis to determine the actual or predicted effect of certain call center activities and events on performance and/or cost; and in prior work with web-based or remote site staff are essential. The qualified candidate must possess a solid understanding of call center applications including call delivery systems, IVRs, workforce management applications, agent monitoring tools and tracking applications, and help desk applications (e.g., MAGIC). Candidates must have good written and oral communication skills; good organizational skills; the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; be detail oriented; work well in a team environment; and have superior computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Research Assistant (Job Code: WW/BA/8006) We are seeking a qualified research assistant to work on projects with the Federal Government and contribute to the execution of surveys. The successful applicant will have a B.A., preferably with a major in the social sciences. Knowledge and experience in quantitative research (mail, telephone, in-person, and web surveys, and analysis of large databases) are preferred. Strong skills in the areas of organization and communication as well as logical thinking and problem solving are essential. Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet programs are required.
Research Assistant (WW/AR/8603) Westat's Transportation and Safety Research group is seeking a recent college graduate for an entry level research assistant position. The qualified candidate should possess a B.A. in psychology or human factors and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. An interest in transportation safety and survey management is essential. Additional required skills include excellent computer proficiency on a variety of applications (particularly MS Access); strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities; superior attention to detail; and some experience writing technical and/or educational materials. Responsibilities may include assisting in the development of data collection instruments, developing training materials, assisting in data processing and analysis, and contributing to reports and presentations.
Research Assistants (Job Code: WW/EF/8102) We are seeking qualified research assistants to work on education projects for the Federal Government, states, and other funding entities. Successful candidates will have a B.A. in a social science field, as well as knowledge and experience in several of the following areas: program evaluation, qualitative research (focus groups, site visits), quantitative research (surveys, analysis of large databases), study design, and analysis. Strong attention to detail, good communication skills (both oral and written), and the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment are essential.
Research Assistants/Specifications Development (Job Code: WW/ML/8302) Full-time research assistants with a background in specifications development are needed for various research projects. Experience working with databases, developing and executing database queries, and developing edit specifications for research data is essential. Experience or coursework in analyzing quantitative data is desirable. Prior work in the social sciences area or in survey research is a plus. B.A./B.S. degree is preferred. These are entry-level hourly positions with competitive benefits.
Data Managers/ Data Management Assistants (Job Code WW/JS/8289) Data management professionals are needed for a variety of social survey research projects. Qualified applicants should have educational or work experience in at least one of the following areas: (1) data cleaning and editing activities such as running database queries, performing data reviews, resolving discrepancies, and establishing editing rules; (2) specifying data management procedures and system requirements (3) creating and maintaining metadata; (4) defining data dictionaries; (5) testing software including the writing of test plans, test cases, and testing scripts; (6) performing detailed data quality activities and defining QA reporting requirements; and (7) participating in coding. Excellent verbal and written communication as well as organizational, analytical, and multitasking skills are required for this detailed work across project teams. Previous experience in developing procedures, writing data management plans and specifications, working with large databases, and SAS and SQL programming is a strong plus. Individuals in these positions will work closely with study managers, statisticians, systems developers, programmers, analysts, and clients. A bachelor's degree in a social science or scientific discipline is desired.
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Health Professionals (Job Code: WW/HS/8501) Westat is expanding its portfolio of international activities. We are currently seeking experienced health professionals in several areas for short- and long-term assignments in the U.S. and overseas. Developing country experience with USAID and CDC-funded projects, excellent written and verbal skills, and fluency in other languages are preferred. We are seeking individuals with international experience in the areas of health program monitoring and evaluation, operations research, health information systems, health data management, disease surveillance, laboratory strengthening, and clinical trials monitoring. Qualified individuals will be considered when specific short- and long-term assignments arise.
Senior Pediatric Research Scientist (Job Code: WW/HS/8475) Westat seeks an experienced pediatric epidemiologist to participate in multiple aspects of the Coordinating Center for the National Children's Study (NCS). This position requires an M.D. in pediatrics, ideally combined with a master's degree in public health or an advanced degree in epidemiology. We are particularly interested in researchers with a minimum of 10 years' of postdegree experience in increasingly responsible positions that includes an in-depth background with population-based pediatric research. A background of achievement in an academic or research organization is preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to effectively collaborate with others are essential. Past experience in protocol development for epidemiologic studies of children and a track record of scientific publications and presentations are required. This is a full-time position; however, accommodation can be made to allow for continuation of clinical practice or teaching.
Senior Survey Director (Job Code: WW/HS/8402) Westat has an immediate opening for a senior survey director to lead commercial and federal health surveys. Work activities also include business development, advising and providing oversight of staff, and participating in development of our health survey capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive and varied experience with managing research efforts, community and clinical surveys, and other field data collection efforts. A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is desirable, along with a demonstrated track record in project and proposal management. This candidate will have excellent writing and organizational skills. Strong interpersonal skills are required as well as the ability to work well in a team environment.
Senior Study Director (Job Code: WW/HS/8403) We seek an individual to provide leadership for multidisciplinary environmental and occupational epidemiologic studies. Responsibilities include working with investigators and study collaborators on the design, implementation, and management of a wide range of studies both in the U.S. and internationally. Work activities also include proposal and report writing. A strong background in research methods, excellent oral and written communication skills, experience in writing technical reports and proposals, analytic skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks are essential. Qualified applicants must have a degree in a public health or occupational/environmental health-related field. Either a master's degree plus 10 years of post-degree experience, or a Ph.D. plus 5 years of postdegree experience in a research or consulting environment is desired.
Senior Epidemiologist (Job Code: WW/HS/8404) We are seeking an experienced epidemiologist with strong data analysis and protocol development skills. This position serves as the Director of Analysis for the Coordinating Center (CC) for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's Retrovirus Epidemiology Donor Study (REDS) with responsibility for protocol development and data analysis. Responsibilities include managing the work of CC analysts, biostatisticians, and statistical programmers in the development and implementation of analysis plans; performing quality control reviews of analytical outputs; documenting analyses; reviewing reports to verify data; and providing epidemiological design guidance to study investigators. Individual will also serve as a Westat liaison with study site Principal Investigators, funding agency representatives, and protocol teams, and will work with the Principal Investigators in data analysis and manuscript preparation. Expertise in blood safety and availability research and/or transfusion medicine is an asset. A doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics or other relevant health-related area, or an M.D. with an M.P.H. is required; a minimum of 5+ years of post degree experience in the areas of analysis and study design necessary. Other essential requirements include a strong track record in performing epidemiological analysis and developing protocols; experience related to blood safety and availability research; and authorship/co-authorship on articles in scientific journals. Must possess strong interpersonal, written communication, and organizational skills. Knowledge of SAS and other analysis software required.
Senior Epidemiologist/Social Science Researcher (Job Code: WW/HS/8479) Westat has an opening for a senior
researcher to manage and support a variety of scientific and methodological activities at the National Children’s Study
Coordinating Center. This challenging position requires developing white papers and memos on a wide array of topics such
as data protection/confidentiality; management of limited biological specimens and environmental samples; support of adjunct
studies; and implementation of methods studies such as those on automated response (Interactive Voice Recognition [IVR] and
Web). It is understood that no candidate will have expertise in all of these and other emerging areas. Additional
responsibilities include supervising and conducting of literature reviews and assisting in both identifying qualified candidates
to participate in expert panels, and then in developing written reports of these panels. Successful applicants will have a
demonstrated combination of intelligence, outstanding organizational skills, ability to integrate information, exceptional writing
skills, strong knowledge of scientific methodologies, and a wide range of research interests. Qualified applicants should have
a Ph.D. and 10+ years of experience in a scientific field such as epidemiology, social science with an emphasis on research
methods, or biostatistics. Preference will be given to candidates with a track record of publication, including first-author
publications. Experience with study design and methodology preferred. Successful completion of an assigned sample writing task
will be a prerequisite to an interview.
Epidemiologist/Social Science Researcher (Job Code: WW/HS/8480) Westat has an opening for an individual
with research experience in epidemiology, with a focus on clinical and social research design and methodologies. This position
will support scientific activities and methods studies as part of the National Children’s Study Coordinating Center team.
Responsibilities include literature reviews and assisting in both identifying qualified candidates to participate in expert
panels and in conducting these panels. Qualified applicants should have a recent Ph.D. in a scientific field such as epidemiology,
social science with an emphasis on research methods, or biostatistics. Successful candidates must have experience with longitudinal
research. Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to balance multiple tasks, and to work
collaboratively with a team are essential. Experience with study design and methodology preferred.
Biostatisticians (Job Code: WW/HS/8405) Positions will be in Rockville, MD, or Philadelphia, PA. We are seeking biostatisticians to participate with academic and clinical investigators as part of a biostatistical and data management team responsible for the design, implementation, and analysis of multiple clinical trials covering a wide range of medical areas. Responsibilities may include participating in all biostatistical aspects of the design and analysis of clinical trials, such as writing the statistical sections of study protocols and statistical analysis plans; translating data analysis plans into specific, written instructions for programmers; identifying data elements corresponding to requested variables and providing specifications for creating any required composite or derived variables; assuring the analytic file is constructed correctly and that documentation is complete; reviewing output from programmers and other statisticians for accuracy and interpretation; extracting, annotating, reformatting, and summarizing computer output for presentation to investigators; confirming that documentation of computer programs and analyses are complete; and writing abstracts, presentations, reports, and manuscripts. Additional responsibilities may also include assuming higher-level statistical or supervisory tasks, such as supervising and reviewing the work of junior biostatisticians; conducting training programs on biostatistical issues; representing Westat on review panels or other outside expert groups; and participating in proposal development. Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in biostatistics or statistics, or other doctoral level programs with statistical content; knowledge of statistical software necessary to implement statistical analyses; and at least 3 years of postgraduate training experience in design or analysis of clinical, laboratory, or epidemiological studies. Co-authorship on articles in scientific journals is a plus. Must possess strong interpersonal and written communications skills and exceptional organizational skills. Depending on level of experience and qualifications, candidates may be considered for a biostatistics management level positions.
Senior Medical Information Specialist (Job Code: WW/HS/8465) Seeking an individual to serve as a senior technical and subject matter expert in the areas of cancer epidemiology and related research methodologies. Position responsibilities include participating in the design, management, and operation of state and federally funded health-related research projects, as well as the planning and instructional training for various research study teams. Applicants must have strong technical writing and effective oral communication skills, and have past experience working with principal research investigators and other senior research staff to interpret study data. Knowledge of the clinical aspects of cancer and strong organizational skills are required. Leadership positions in professional associations such as NAACCR are a plus. The qualified applicant must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in epidemiology and public health research and management in a health research environment. An advanced degree in epidemiology, public health, health information management, or a related field is essential. CTR certification is highly desirable.
Cancer Research QA Manager (Job Code: WW/HS/8466) Seeking an individual to serve as a senior quality assurance expert in areas of cancer surveillance data collection and disease classification. The qualified candidate will oversee all quality assurance and quality control activities of state and federally funded health-related research projects. Responsibilities include developing and implementing quality control programs, policies, and procedures for the collection, interpretation, coding, and analysis of medical record data and other health information. Other tasks include participating in planning and instructional training for various research study teams, including medical records coding staff. The successful candidate must possess strong technical writing and effective oral communication skills and have strong organizational skills. Leadership positions in professional associations such as NAACCR are a plus. A minimum of a bachelor degree with at least 5 years of experience in public health research and data quality management in a health research, medical coding, and/or cancer registry environment is essential. CTR certification is required.
Senior Environmental Research Scientist (Job Code: WW/HS/8406) Westat seeks an experienced environmental epidemiologist to participate in important medical and public health research on projects of national importance. This position requires an advanced degree in environmental health, medicine, or epidemiology, and experience with home-based environmental sampling. We are particularly interested in researchers with a minimum of 10 years' experience in increasingly responsible positions that include experience with population-based environmental health research. Strong management, interpersonal and communication skills and commitment to effectively collaborate with others are essential. Track record of scientific publications and presentations is required. Candidate should bring an enthusiasm for building corporate capabilities in their area of expertise.
Senior Environmental Statistician (Job Code: WW/HS/8455) We are seeking an experienced individual to join a multidisciplinary research group working on a variety of environmental health studies. A master's degree or a Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or environmental health with at least 5 years of professional experience is required. A strong background in research methods, study design and measurement, data collection, and quantitative and qualitative analysis is essential. The successful candidate will have experience in managing projects along with excellent writing, analytic, and oral presentation skills. This individual should also have the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
Senior Health Researchers (for large NICHD-sponsored children's health study)(Job Code: WW/HS/8407) We have immediate openings for two experienced senior health research professionals who will be part of the development and management team of the Coordinating Center for the groundbreaking National Children's Study. One position will focus on leading a content development team, and the other will focus on all aspects of training for this very large collaborative multisite study with more than 40 academic and/or clinical centers participating nationwide. The ideal candidates will have extensive and varied experience with managing research efforts, collaborative epidemiology studies, community and clinical surveys, and other field data collection. One candidate should be especially qualified for leading the development of the extensive training programs which will be used to train several hundred staff from collaborating field sites on all aspects of data collection, study management, and quality control. This candidate should be highly experienced in training research staff using a variety of training structures and modalities. Travel will be required for this position. Strong written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks are essential for both positions. A master's degree in the social sciences or a health-related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of postdegree experience in health study and survey design, management of survey operations, and extensive survey methods experience is required.
Research Associate (Job Code: WW/HS/8478) Westat has an opening for an individual with research experience in
normative educational and cognitive assessment of children and/or developmental disorders. This position will support protocol
development and training on the National Children’s Study (NCS), a large longitudinal study of children’s health and development.
Responsibilities include assisting a team of researchers in identifying and evaluating measures for possible use on the study;
developing detailed procedures for assessments; conducting training sessions for data collectors; and developing and implementing
quality control procedures. Qualified applicants should have a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field with a child focus, or
should be ABD with a concrete plan to finish the degree. Eligible candidates must have experience with longitudinal research
including data collection, direct testing and assessment, and experience training individuals to conduct child assessments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to balance multiple tasks, and to work
collaboratively with a team are essential. Experience with study design and methodology preferred. Domestic travel up to 25
percent of the time is required.
Environmental Laboratory Specialist (Job Code: WW/HS/8459) We have an immediate opening for an experienced bench chemist to work on a large longitudinal cohort study. Responsibilities include assisting in the development of a Results Management System for analyses reports; assisting laboratories in meeting electronic data delivery (EDD) requirements; tracking and reviewing results and QA analyses; assisting with lab site audits; and other duties as assigned. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemistry or analytical chemistry with at least 5 years of bench experience in laboratory analysis of environmental samples (air/water/soil/sediment/dust) and LIMS. Experience in environmental sample collection and field and laboratory QA/QC is preferred. Some travel will be required.
Communications Liaison (Job Code: WW/HS/8481) We are currently seeking a qualified individual with an interest and background
in health research to facilitate communications between research centers participating in a longitudinal children’s health study. The liaison
will act as an informational resource and lead contact between the coordinating center and regionally-based study centers. This individual will
also support the implementation of study procedures, methods, and practices. Familiarity with research in the areas of multi-center public health,
children’s health, and university-based topics are desired. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented and possess strong oral and written
communication as well as organizational skills and have a working familiarity with business and office software. A master’s degree in public health,
health communications, research methods, or a related field is preferred; a bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of survey research or other related
experience is required.
Health Information Specialist (Job Code: WW/HS/8457) Participate in a federally-funded health communications project. Position tasks will include responding to telephone and written requests for information on vision and hearing, mental health, diabetes, addiction, and other health-related topics from professionals, patients, and the public. Responsibilities also include inventory management,materials development, and promotion and outreach. A bachelor's degree in health education or an allied health field plus 2 years of postdegree experience is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Strong PC and web-searching skills, exhibit management, and Federal health information clearinghouse experience is a plus.
Development Specialists (Job Code: WW/HS/8409) We have immediate openings for experienced individuals to assist in the development of data collection instruments, training materials, and survey procedures for a large national population-based study of children's health. Individuals will work as part of a team to develop, test, and implement computerized data collection instruments, hard-copy materials, and other forms and procedures to support the data collection process. The position requires interacting with clients and providing support as needed. Qualified applicants should have at least one year of post-degree experience in research design or survey development. A master's degree in public health, social sciences, or other health-related field is required. Attention to detail, strong written and oral communication skills, and computer skills are essential. The successful applicant must be able to multi-task in a professional environment and to work as part of a team. The ability to travel is a plus.
Development Specialists/Trainers (Job Code: WW/HS/8410) We have immediate openings for experienced individuals to assist in the development of survey procedures and training materials for a large national population-based maternal and child health study. Individuals will work in a support role to develop data collection and field office staff manuals, training scripts, and related materials; and will assist in the training of data collection/supervisory staff with these materials. Qualified applicants should have at least one year of post-degree experience in surveys and/or training. A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree in the social sciences is a plus. Strong writing, communication, and computer skills are essential. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to collaborate with a team. Must be proactive, detail-oriented, capable of handling multiple tasks, and able to travel up to 30% of the time.
Nutrition Epidemiologist (Job Code: WW/HS/8411) We are seeking a nutrition epidemiologist with experience in obesity and/or other chronic diseases, public policy, and community health and nutrition programs. Position responsibilities include participating in the development of study designs, execution of study protocols, and, as needed, the statistical analysis of epidemiologic and survey research. In addition, this individual will participate in grant and proposal writing and the preparation of manuscripts and presentations. The successful candidate must possess strong oral and written communication and analytic skills. A Ph.D. is preferred; a master's degree in nutrition or public health with 10+ years of related experience is required.
Study Manager/Laboratory Specialist (Job Code WW/HS/8476) Participate in nationally significant epidemiologic studies
working with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists managing the day-to-day activities of ongoing research involving
collection, processing, and analysis of biospecimens as markers for environmental exposure and disease outcomes. Responsibilities
include conducting literature reviews in the area of biospecimen collection and analytic methodologies; developing study forms; preparing
procedural materials; developing requirements for specimen management systems; overseeing data collection; working with study collaborators
to develop, implement, and monitor study protocols; and finding and evaluating analysis laboratories and repositories. Strong oral and
written communication skills and analytic skills, administrative abilities, and the capability to handle multiple tasks are essential.
Qualified applicants should have a Ph.D. or a master's degree with at least 5 years of postdegree experience in public health or
epidemiologic research.
Study Manager (Job Code: WW/HS/8472) Participate in new and existing nationally significant health-related research for
Federal clients managing the day-to-day activities of studies involving survey operations, surveillance, and epidemiology. Responsibilities
include developing study forms; preparing procedural materials; overseeing data collection; working with study collaborators to develop,
implement, and monitor study protocols; and documenting and monitoring study procedures. Strong oral and written communication and analytic
skills, administrative experience, and the ability to handle multiple tasks are essential. Qualified applicants should have a master's
degree in public health or a health-related field with at least 5 years of postdegree experience in a research environment. A background
in survey research and operations management is preferred. Experience in occupational research is a plus.
Study Manager (Job Code: WW/HS/8477) Participate in new and existing nationally significant health-related research for
Federal clients managing the day-to-day activities of studies involving survey operations, surveillance, and epidemiology. Responsibilities
include developing study forms; preparing procedural materials; overseeing data collection; working with study collaborators to develop,
implement, and monitor study protocols; and documenting and monitoring study procedures. Strong oral and written communication and analytic
skills, administrative experience, and the ability to handle multiple tasks are essential. Qualified applicants should have a master's
degree in public health or a health-related field. Experience with survey research and operations management is a plus. A background in
chronic disease or disability is also a plus.
Study Managers (Job Code: WW/HS/8438) We are seeking individuals to participate in a nationally significant longitudinal study of children's health. Responsibilities include developing study forms; preparing procedural materials; overseeing data collection; working with study collaborators to develop, implement, and monitor study protocols; and documenting and monitoring study procedures. Strong oral and written communication and analytic skills, administrative experience, and the ability to handle multiple tasks are essential. Qualified applicants should have a master's degree in public health or a health-related field. A background in survey research and operations management is a plus. Positions require at least 5 years of postdegree experience in a research environment.
Study Manager (Job Code: WW/HS/8415) We currently have an opening for an individual to participate in new and existing projects for Federal clients. Candidates should have strong study design and development skills on both data collection instruments and study procedures. Qualified candidates should have a master's degree in public health, social research, or a health-related field with 5+ years of post-degree experience, or a Ph.D. with 2+ years of experience. Strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively on a large project team, and good management skills are required.
Research Analyst (Job Code: WW/HS/8470) We are currently seeking an individual with research experience and in-depth understanding of research methodologies and data collection, and preparation and analysis of data. Responsibilities include developing data collection instruments; collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data; and communicating study findings to clients and other interested parties. The qualified candidate must have expertise on projects involving the collection and analysis of data; excellent analytical and writing skills; and the ability to multitask. Requirements include at least 1 year of research experience in public health or the social sciences. A master's degree in one of the health sciences, social sciences, or a related field is required.
Cancer Registrars/Quality Control Medical Abstractors (Job Code: WW/HS/8417) Seeking qualified Certified Tumor Registrars (CTRs) for work based in the Washington, DC area. Individuals will conduct medical record abstraction and quality control activities the abstraction and medical coding of cancer cases; visual review and editing; record consolidation; case finding and re-abstracting field audits; preparation of procedures manuals to meet pertinent state cancer reporting requirements, and educational training activities in support of multiple cancer-related research projects. Knowledge of COC, NAACCR, SEER, and NPCR standards and experience with hospitals and cancer registry operations are preferred. CTR certification or documented CTR-eligibility and cancer registry experience are essential. Other requirements include a strong working knowledge of state and national cancer reporting requirements, human anatomy, disease classification and histology coding, cancer staging, and cancer treatment. Computer skills and proficiency in written and verbal communication are necessary. Individuals must be detail-oriented, comfortable in a research setting, dependable, and able to work independently. Full- and part-time positions are available.
Research Assistants (Job Code: WW/HS/8418) Individuals needed to support investigators and project staff on a study of children's health. Responsibilities may include conducting and assisting with literature searches; assisting with the development of data collection instruments; assisting in the development and revision of study procedures and materials; and coordinating and supporting various aspects of protocol development. A bachelor's degree is required. The qualified candidate must have good written and oral communication skills, and organizational skills. The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously is essential. Must be detail-oriented, work well in a team environment, and have solid computer skills (e.g., Word and Excel).
Web Task Manager (Job Code: WW/HS/8471) We are seeking a web task manager for Federal Government contracts. Responsibilities include managing and performing design, maintenance and development of web sites; posting new content and multimedia; ensuring Section 508 compliance and accuracy; developing and implementing the website promotion plans; managing usability studies; recommending and implementing Web 2.0 features; coordinating tasks with the development team, project director, and clients; reporting progress to clients in monthly reports and meetings; and contributing to business development efforts. The qualified candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of related experience including at least 5 years of experience in website management roles. Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
Technical Editor/Production Coordinator (Job Code: WW/HS/8446) We are seeking a technical editor to work on the National Children's Study. The primary duties for this position are copyediting and proofreading for accuracy, consistency, and conformity to style; file management; and coordinating word processing and print production schedules for a variety of deliverables including scientific documents; technical analyses; and procedures, software and training manuals. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of editing and document production experience. Attention to detail is paramount and candidates must have excellent communication skills; familiarity with the GPO and APA style manuals; proficiency in Word, Excel, and PDF; and be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Project Assistant (Job Code: WW/HS/8464) Individual needed to assist Westat staff with a wide range of project activities
related to Federal Government contract research. Responsibilities include maintaining and updating project files and databases; assisting
with the coordination of project activities including meetings and survey development; drafting, formatting, proofing, and editing project
reports and documents; preparing schedules and timelines; and assisting managers with project planning and monitoring. A bachelor's degree
with at least 2 years of work experience is required. Strong written communication and interpersonal skills are necessary. Required skills
include attention to detail and proficiency with office-related software, especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Some experience with
SAS, SPSS, Access, or SQL preferred. Part-time and full-time positions are available.
Clinical Trials Project Manager (Job Code: WW/HS/8482) We are seeking an individual to serve as a direct liaison
with clients to manage clinical trials and other related clinical studies. Responsibilities include the development and management
of study budgets and timelines; supervision of clinical research associates and project staff; coordination of development activities
with systems analysts and data managers; and the preparation of study reports and deliverables. This individual will also participate
in developing training materials and conducting training for clinical sites. The qualified individual must have knowledge of Federal
regulations and Good Clinical Practice guidelines that govern clinical research. A master’s degree in a health-related field preferably
nursing or a physical/natural science, with at least 5 years of clinical research management experience is required. Attention to
detail, a strong commitment to quality, good communication skills, and an interest in research methods are a must.
Clinical Research Associates (Job Code: WW/HS/8474) Serve as a liaison with clinical centers and Westat's data
management staff. A strong interest and aptitude for research monitoring and quality control are essential. Responsibilities
include participating in clinical trials protocol development; developing procedures manuals for clinical trials protocols;
training clinical staff; conducting site monitoring visits; reviewing data records and retrieving data; and working with data
management and regulatory affairs staff. Requires a bachelor's degree, preferably in nursing or other health-related field, plus
clinical or research experience; a background in clinical trials is preferred. Attention to detail, a strong commitment to quality,
good communication skills, and an interest in research methods are a must. Must be available to travel 5-7 days per month. Some
positions may require international travel for up to 3 weeks at a time.
Project Administrator (Job Code: WW/HS/8445) Opportunity for a qualified individual to provide administrative
support to clinical trials project staff on several projects. Specific responsibilities may include organizing project meetings
and preparing meeting minutes; assisting with travel planning; assisting with budget projections and monitoring; identifying
vendors and negotiating costs; obtaining special contract authorizations as needed; preparing financial reports; processing
invoices; preparing contract deliverables; maintaining project files and project-specific contact databases; and assisting
clients and staff with project software. The successful candidate should have experience in word processing and spreadsheets,
with excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, and superior attention to detail. Budget experience and
knowledge of financial matters desired. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant postdegree administrative
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Biostatistician (Job Code: WW/HS/8440) Position located in Houston, TX. We are seeking a biostatistician to participate as part of a biostatistical and data management team responsible for the design, implementation, and analysis of multiple clinical trials covering a wide range of medical areas. Responsibilities may include participating in all biostatistical aspects of the design and analysis of clinical trials, such as writing the statistical sections of study protocols and statistical analysis plans; translating data analysis plans into specific, written instructions for programmers; identifying data elements corresponding to requested variables and providing specifications for creating any required composite or derived variables; assuring the analytic file is constructed correctly and that documentation is complete; reviewing output from programmers and other statisticians for accuracy and interpretation; extracting, annotating, reformatting, and summarizing computer output for presentation to sponsors; confirming that documentation of computer programs and analyses are complete; and writing abstracts, presentations, reports, and manuscripts. Qualified candidates will have a master's degree in biostatistics or statistics, or other degree program with strong statistical content; knowledge of statistical software necessary to implement statistical analyses; and at least 3 years of experience in design or analysis of clinical, laboratory, or epidemiological studies. The successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal and written communications skills and exceptional organizational skills.
SAS Professionals (Job Code: WW/HS/8436) Positions located in Houston, TX. Seeking individuals with a minimum of 2 years of SAS programming experience, including the use of SAS applications for data management and statistical programming for clinical trials. Qualified applicants will have knowledge of statistical methods used in clinical research studies (e.g., logistic regression, survival analysis). Responsibilities include creating analysis data sets, statistical tables, listings, and graphs. Knowledge of other statistical software such as StatXact, Stata or S-Plus is desirable. FDA submission experience is a plus. A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
Clinical Data Managers (Job Code: WW/HS/8431) Seeking individuals to oversee the implementation and operation of studies in Oracle® Clinical (OC) data management software. Responsibilities include acting as the primary liaison with project and IT staff; supervising data research associates; and supervising and participating in case report form design, database definition, writing data validation checks, performing database queries, and reviewing and resolving data discrepancies. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of data management experience in a pharmaceutical or CRO environment, knowledge of regulatory requirements for FDA-regulated clinical trials, and progressively more responsible experience. Data management experience with OC or Oracle is strongly preferred; experience with other clinical trials data management software is acceptable. Must have strong oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to work in a team environment with clinical and systems staff. A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required. Positions available in the Rockville and Baltimore, MD, Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA, and Research Triangle, NC, area offices.
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