Scientist
About The Position
We are currently searching for a Computer Scientist to independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a full-time, remote opportunity in Rockville, MD. Perform software development to include the definition of subsystem interface specifications, software modeling, and implementing software design. Design, build, and maintain a robust and flexible informatics infrastructure to support data collection from automated high-through-put screens. Collaborate with teams of engineers and scientists in completing phases of projects by developing subsystems or components, which are part of those projects. Work with biologists and chemists to analyze data from assays and screens. Conduct theoretical and experimental studies of integrated computerized information systems. Apply the techniques of parallel computing to computationally intensive tasks that are encountered in biomedical applications. Implement algorithms for highly parallel computer structures containing many processor elements in application areas such as computational chemistry and structural biology.
Requirements
- Master’s degree.
- A minimum of FOUR (4) years of experience in computer science or related field.
- Extensive experience with one or more programming languages.
- Expertise in theoretical computing (such as algorithm and data structure development, computational complexity, information or database theory, etc.).
- 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
- Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
- Able to successfully manage several high-priority tasks at the same time.
- Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform software development to include the definition of subsystem interface specifications, software modeling, and implementing software design.
- Design, build, and maintain a robust and flexible informatics infrastructure to support data collection from automated high-through-put screens.
- Collaborate with teams of engineers and scientists in completing phases of projects by developing subsystems or components, which are part of those projects.
- Work with biologists and chemists to analyze data from assays and screens.
- Conduct theoretical and experimental studies of integrated computerized information systems.
- Apply the techniques of parallel computing to computationally intensive tasks that are encountered in biomedical applications.
- Implement algorithms for highly parallel computer structures containing many processor elements in application areas such as computational chemistry and structural biology.
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
