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Biostatistician Intern

Biostatistician Intern

CompanyDLH
LocationDurham, NC, USA, Atlanta, GA, USA, Bethesda, MD, USA
Salary$20 – $25
TypeInternship
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelInternship

Requirements

  • Must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program.
  • Applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher.
  • Bachelors degree in statistics, biostatistics, data analytics, public health, or a related field from an accredited college/university.
  • 2+ years of experience with SAS programming.
  • Strong programming skills in R or Python, or strong JMP experience, will be considered for candidates without SAS experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex statistical concepts clearly.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work remotely while updating the team and producing project deliverables in a timely manner.
  • Must reside within a 30-mile radius of the nearest DLH office (Durham, NC, Atlanta, GA, or Bethesda, MD)

Responsibilities

  • Provide statistical support for data analyses, including generating basic summary statistics (mean, standard error of mean, standard deviation), outlier tests, and executing statistical models such as t-tests and ANOVA on toxicological data.
  • Assist in the preparation and quality control (QC) of tables, figures, and reports for accuracy and completeness.
  • Develop, document, and validate statistical code in SAS to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of statistical analysis.
  • Analyze datasets and prepare statistical tables for inclusion in reports or manuscripts.
  • Learn and apply advanced statistical techniques (e.g., Jonckheere test, mixed models, Survival Analysis, power analyses via simulation) to enhance analysis capabilities.
  • Assist with or lead independent research projects, particularly in the field of toxicology.
  • Communicate and present statistical findings to internal teams and external scientific clients, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience collaborating with stakeholders, researchers, or clients is a plus.