Scientific Program Manager
About The Position
We are currently searching for a Scientific Program Manager to collaborate with data scientists within the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by engaging in high content screening experiments by advising on optimal equipment, control layout and performance, and assay conditions required to generate data that is reproducible. The person selected for this position will ensure data analysis pipelines and algorithms are reproducible and applicable to a wide range of scientific projects. Monitor and perform critical maintenance of preclinical laboratory equipment to ensure proper operation and prevent functional failure. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Rockville, MD. Perform study design, management, decision making, workgroup material reviews, and presentations. Collaborate with staff on the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned specialty area of research. Spearhead compilation, analysis and organization of scientific, program and related information; and develop and/or lead data analysis/ dyadic data analysis. Provide scientific evaluation and analysis to facilitate management of programs related to bioinformatics and big data. Monitor automated robotic systems including coordinating use, maintaining and calibrating hardware, and preparing screening libraries. Identify operational and technical problems; work with staff to identify a recommended action plan and solutions. Perform research in support of strategic planning for the program's research programs and coordinate and design activities related to the development, approvals and launching of new research funding concepts. Perform scientific and administrative reviews and analyses of applications/proposals from a programmatic viewpoint. Develop and implement comprehensive studies of performance measures to evaluate program productivity, develop metrics and milestones to assess progress of the program. Provide research management and analytic support for a range of major projects, including development of research protocols, coordination of large scientific initiatives, designing and developing survey data collection instruments, developing computerized systems for data collection, reviewing and editing analytic databases. Provide scientific and management support to staff on planning and implementation of projects, including setting priorities, managing assigned tasks, monitoring project status, reviewing deliverables, and providing status updates. Coordinate and document projects from beginning to completion, monitor and report completion and funding status, results achieved and provide progress reports. Review and summarize materials and data, gather and coordinate information for review, conduct data entry and file maintenance, and edit and/or prepare text, data and charts. Plan, organize, and participate in technical meetings and consultations convened with diverse experts to advance key issues in scientific research. Attend review, scientific, in-house and various other meetings; provide minutes/reports and self-directed analysis when requested. Troubleshoot and resolve operational problems related to clinical research protocols. Track implementation of the project; review progress in relation to the plan; work with the project team to revise the plan as needed; develop and maintain a project-tracking document. Meet with upper-level management on a regular basis to provide oral reports on the status of on-going projects and to receive new assignments.
Requirements
- Master's degree in molecular biology or related field.
- At least FOUR (4) years of program management experience.
- Compound and sample management expertise to enable high-throughput screening applications.
- Experience with a variety of project management techniques such as Agile.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust.
- Candidates must receive approved adjudication of their Public Trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
Nice To Haves
- PhD preferred
- Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Candidates with an active Public Trust or existing suitability are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with data scientists by engaging in high content screening experiments by advising on optimal equipment, control layout and performance, and assay conditions required to generate data that is reproducible.
- Ensure data analysis pipelines and algorithms are reproducible and applicable to a wide range of scientific projects.
- Monitor and perform critical maintenance of preclinical laboratory equipment to ensure proper operation and prevent functional failure.
- Perform study design, management, decision making, workgroup material reviews, and presentations.
- Collaborate with staff on the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned specialty area of research.
- Spearhead compilation, analysis and organization of scientific, program and related information; and develop and/or lead data analysis/ dyadic data analysis.
- Provide scientific evaluation and analysis to facilitate management of programs related to bioinformatics and big data.
- Monitor automated robotic systems including coordinating use, maintaining and calibrating hardware, and preparing screening libraries.
- Identify operational and technical problems; work with staff to identify a recommended action plan and solutions.
- Perform research in support of strategic planning for the program's research programs and coordinate and design activities related to the development, approvals and launching of new research funding concepts.
- Perform scientific and administrative reviews and analyses of applications/proposals from a programmatic viewpoint.
- Develop and implement comprehensive studies of performance measures to evaluate program productivity, develop metrics and milestones to assess progress of the program.
- Provide research management and analytic support for a range of major projects, including development of research protocols, coordination of large scientific initiatives, designing and developing survey data collection instruments, developing computerized systems for data collection, reviewing and editing analytic databases.
- Provide scientific and management support to staff on planning and implementation of projects, including setting priorities, managing assigned tasks, monitoring project status, reviewing deliverables, and providing status updates.
- Coordinate and document projects from beginning to completion, monitor and report completion and funding status, results achieved and provide progress reports.
- Review and summarize materials and data, gather and coordinate information for review, conduct data entry and file maintenance, and edit and/or prepare text, data and charts.
- Plan, organize, and participate in technical meetings and consultations convened with diverse experts to advance key issues in scientific research.
- Attend review, scientific, in-house and various other meetings; provide minutes/reports and self-directed analysis when requested.
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational problems related to clinical research protocols.
- Track implementation of the project; review progress in relation to the plan; work with the project team to revise the plan as needed; develop and maintain a project-tracking document.
- Meet with upper-level management on a regular basis to provide oral reports on the status of on-going projects and to receive new assignments.
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.)
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
