USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics
Statistician

The USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics has an opening for a statistician
with a primary emphasis on either statistical consulting or statistical
computing.  Applicants must be United States citizens.

The Center for Veterinary Biologics regulates vaccines, diagnostics, and
other immunobiologics used to manage animal diseases. The center’s
Statistics Section provides statistical services to scientific reviewers
and laboratory scientists.

General attributes that are important in the section’s work include –
- Skill in the statistical design, analysis, and interpretation of
scientific studies
- Ability to apply statistical principles to specific problems in applied
disciplines
- Ability to communicate effectively with scientists about practical issues

Applicants may also highlight areas of specific interest that may be
relevant, such as laboratory applications, quality control methods, or
statistical programming.

Benefits include flexible work schedule, ten paid federal holidays, liberal
leave allowance (annual leave, sick leave, and family friendly leave
policy), life insurance program, health insurance program, retirement and
thrift savings plan, and optional long term care insurance.  Starting
salary based on education and experience.  Flexible start date.

The USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics regulates vaccines, diagnostics,
and other immunobiologics used to manage animal diseases.  It is located on
the 500-acre campus of the National Centers for Animal Health in Ames,
Iowa, where it maintains a close affiliation with the other animal disease
centers on the campus as well as nearby Iowa State University.

Ames is known for its stimulating cultural environment, pleasant
surroundings, and stable economy.  It was ranked second out of 189 other
small cities by The New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities.  It
is 40 minutes north of Des Moines International Airport.


Contact
David Siev, Statistics Section Leader
USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics
Ames, IA 50010
david.siev@aphis.usda.gov