ARPA-H Senior Scientist / Engineer (Regenerative Medicine & Advanced Biological Systems)

ECS Federal•Work from home, VA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Everforth ECS is seeking an ARPA-H Senior Scientist / Engineer to support regenerative medicine and advanced biological systems initiatives. The role works remotely and collaborates with the ARPA-H Program Manager and team to advance research initiatives and support the development, funding, and management of new and existing R&D programs that further ARPA-H’s mission to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. The successful candidate will advise and support the Program Manager, assess how biological systems integrate with autonomous experimentation, high-throughput screening, sensors, instrumentation, and other advanced research platforms, and contribute to technical R&D efforts both independently and as part of a team. The role also includes evaluating scientific and technical information, monitoring program performers’ progress, preparing briefings and reports for technical and non-technical audiences, and completing basic administrative tasks related to program support. Some CONUS travel is expected, approximately 10–20% as needed. Candidates must be able to obtain a federal government Public Trust clearance. The salary range is $125,000–$185,000. The posting includes a “General Description of Benefits” heading but does not provide benefit details.

Requirements

PhD in biomedical sciences.
Experience in biomedical engineering strategy.
At least five years of industry experience, such as at a biotechnology or biopharmaceutical company.
Strong logical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to critically review scientific and technical data.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills, including keyboard shortcut proficiency and the ability to create slides and spreadsheets during meetings in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to operate independently and collaboratively in support of technical R&D efforts.
Ability to obtain a federal government Public Trust clearance.
Professional curiosity, a continuous drive for learning, and the ability to focus on assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

Prior Government SETA experience; the ideal candidate has 2–3 years.
Some experience with regulatory affairs in regenerative medicine.
A PhD focus in Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biomaterials, Cell Biology, Regenerative Medicine, Cancer Biology, or a related field.
Advanced scientific or engineering expertise in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, organoids, microphysiological systems (organ-on-chip), aging biology, or related biomedical sciences.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the ARPA-H Program Manager and team to support ARPA-H research initiatives.
Advise and assist the Program Manager with the development and progress of new and existing programs.
Support the development, funding, and management of R&D programs.
Assess the integration of biological systems with autonomous experimentation, high-throughput screening, sensors, instrumentation, and other advanced research platforms.
Conduct scientific evaluations of the R&D landscape and identify research portfolio gaps related to critical needs aligned with the ARPA-H mission.
Monitor and track performers’ progress toward established metrics.
Read and synthesize complex information and develop briefings for technical and non-technical audiences.
Collect, sort, analyze, and write internal programmatic reports and briefings on relevant health-related topics.
Support current ARPA-H efforts and technical R&D work independently and in a group environment.
Travel within the continental United States as needed to support programs and the Program Manager.