Scientific Program Manager

Guidehouse•Rockville, MD

2d•$85,000 - $141,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for a Scientific Program Manager to provide expertise and advice for specialized projects associated with mechanical engineering expertise requiring custom automation. The person who fills this role will manage scientific projects in their domain of expertise to ensure successful completion. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Rockville, MD.

Requirements

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar field
Minimum 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.
Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD software, such as SolidWorks or OnShape
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.
Candidates with an active Public Trust or existing suitability are preferred.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Attend review, scientific, in-house and various other meetings; provide minutes/reports and self-directed analysis when requested.
Evaluate program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
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.
Develop and implement comprehensive studies of performance measures to evaluate program productivity, develop metrics and milestones to assess progress of the program.
Perform study design, management, decision making, workgroup material reviews and presentations.
Coordinate and document projects from beginning to completion; monitor and report the status of completion, funding and results attained; provide progress reports.
Prepare data summaries, manuscripts, professional presentations and patient educational materials.
Participate and aid in making recommendations and monitor implementation to improve management and progress of research conducted.
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 that convene diverse experts to advance key issues in scientific research.
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.
Coordinate and design activities related to the development, approvals and launching of new research funding concepts, develop project specific plans and timelines needed to execute studies and research and other projects, work with staff on the development and coordination of scientific initiatives.

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