Scientific 3D Project Engineer

Guidehouse•Rockville, MD

2d•$113,000 - $188,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently searching for a Scientific Visualization and 3D Fabrication Engineer with strong knowledge of 3D modeling, 3D printing, and data visualization to support work at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a full-time position with Guidehouse. This position requires working onsite at NIAID’s offices in Rockville, MD, with occasional visits to other NIH offices in the area; one to two days are permitted for remote work per week.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in computational life sciences, computer engineering, or related field, with a minimum of eight (8) years of prior relevant experience
Demonstratable experience with some of the following software applications: 3D modeling/printing: Blender, SolidWorks, Rhino 3D, GrabCAD, Meshmixer, Unity Scientific Visualization tools: UCSF ChimeraX, ParaView, ImageJ/Fiji, General visualization tools: Tableau, PowerBI, d3.js, Plotly AI: ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini
Advanced experience in scientific research environments, preferably within NIH or a comparable research institution, and a history of publishing research in peer-reviewed journals
Strong background in 3D modeling and 3D printing, including fabrication of custom labware to support novel experimental protocols
Experience with 3D modeling of volumetric data, high-dimensional datasets, or graph networks
Experience with designing, executing, and optimizing experimental protocols and laboratory workflows; familiarity with day-to-day laboratory equipment and operations
Experience with or interest in immersive technologies (XR/VR/AR), real-time engines, or interactive visualization tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, OpenXR, SteamVR, or WebXR
Demonstrated ability to design and manage scientific studies and evaluate emerging technologies
Experience working with command-line tools for scientific computing, such as Python, R, MATLAB
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong task organization and communication skills for supporting scientific users and coordinating with development teams
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Nice To Haves

Proven mentoring or collaborative experience within multidisciplinary teams
Experience working with high performance computing environments to support computational biology research
Experience with developing data visualizations and dashboards
Experience providing training or instructional workshops
Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred

Responsibilities

Operate in a multi-disciplinary group of computational biologists, software developers, and operations staff who provide support, training, consultation services and informatics tools to the research community in the areas of computational biosciences
Apply advanced skills in data visualization, 3D design, experience with 3D technologies (including 3D printing, virtual reality, and augmented reality) to support research and communications in the area of the biological sciences
Play a critical role in extending support for custom labware development for the Division of Intramural Research (DIR), enhancing BioViz Lab operations, and advancing research and development efforts related to immersive visualization technologies
Increase program capacity, reduce turnaround times, improve service quality, and provide greater operational resilience across services and products that support the mission of the NIH
Contribute to OCICB/BCBB’s role in establish leadership in centralized scientific visualization and 3D printing services across NIH
Lead complex or laboratory-specific modeling projects that require deep familiarity with experimental workflows, instrumentation, and bench science
Design and develop custom 3D models and labware to support DIR scientific workflows, translating laboratory requirements into functional, manufacturable designs
Collaborate with existing BioViz Lab staff to operate and support 3D printing hardware
Actively grow the 3D printing customer base by engaging with research labs, identifying unmet needs, and promoting available services
Contribute to expansion of 3D printing services technologies and methodologies
Contribute new, high-quality custom models to the NIH 3D platform and BCBB’s ecosystem of custom tools for scientific data visualization
Develop workflows and scripts to enable more efficient research services delivery and for integration into BCBB software products or public code repositories when applicable
Contribute to the development of interactive and immersive content for the BioViz Lab, including work in real-time engines and XR environments
Design and manage research studies to assess the efficacy of immersive technologies for scientific data exploration
Support BioViz Lab sessions by assisting users, facilitating demonstrations, and ensuring continuity of operations
Develop and deliver training sessions in 3D modeling, 3D printing, and data visualization and analysis technologies for NIH staff
Create new training materials and educational content for use in NIH 3D and other BCBB applications where applicable
Serve as a program ambassador by engaging researchers, communicating capabilities clearly, and representing the BioViz Program in a professional and approachable manner
Mentor junior staff members and contribute to team skill development and knowledge sharing

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)