Scientific Program Manager

BRILLIENT CORPORATION • Bethesda, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Key Responsibilities: Apply scientific expertise across laboratory research, clinical trials, vaccine development, and bioinformatics. Support research activities in BSL-1 through BSL-4 and ABSL-1 through ABSL-4 environments, as required. Perform data analysis, computational biology, and high-throughput genomic and proteomic studies. Contribute to animal research, including model selection, procedural support, and adherence to NIH Animal Care and Use Program standards. Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to support research outcomes. Collaborate effectively with NIH personnel and external partners, including international stakeholders. Ensure strict compliance with all security, medical, and safety protocols. QualificationsRequired Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a scientific, technical, or clinical discipline; advanced degrees preferred. Demonstrated experience supporting laboratory or clinical research, ideally in high-containment or technically complex environments. Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. U.S. work authorization and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as needed. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with the NIH or comparable research institutions. Background in vaccine development, infectious disease research, or clinical trials. Knowledge of federal research regulations and compliance standards. Additional Information: Candidates may be required to obtain security clearances and complete health, safety, and medical surveillance requirements. This role may require periodic travel and on-site work at NIH facilities. Applicants must possess valid U.S. work authorization and be able to travel domestically and internationally, as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a scientific, technical, or clinical discipline; advanced degrees preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting laboratory or clinical research, ideally in high-containment or technically complex environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• U.S. work authorization and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the NIH or comparable research institutions.
• Background in vaccine development, infectious disease research, or clinical trials.
• Knowledge of federal research regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Apply scientific expertise across laboratory research, clinical trials, vaccine development, and bioinformatics.
• Support research activities in BSL-1 through BSL-4 and ABSL-1 through ABSL-4 environments, as required.
• Perform data analysis, computational biology, and high-throughput genomic and proteomic studies.
• Contribute to animal research, including model selection, procedural support, and adherence to NIH Animal Care and Use Program standards.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to support research outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with NIH personnel and external partners, including international stakeholders.
• Ensure strict compliance with all security, medical, and safety protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level