Job Details

About the Position

The Senior Research Scientist will lead scientific and technical support to management of research projects and oversee execution and maintenance of multiple experiments for the research study. This position will provide domain expertise and assist in coordinating theefforts of a multidisciplinary team of government and contract researchers, clinicians, academic experts and consumers to bring all the various projects in their domain together into a cohesive effort.

This is an on-site, position assigned to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. A thorough government background check will be required.

About the Project

Compensation: $120,000

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree (PhD or MD) required
• 5-10 years knowledge and experience with Department of Defense (DoD) Grants and Agreements administration and management, preferred
• 5-10 years Medical research project management experience strongly desired, preferably with Department of Defense
• Experience with advanced medical technologies, preferred
• Knowledge of military system, preferred
• Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor
• Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and available to interact with employees, clients and sponsors of all levels
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects
• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results
• Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software

• Adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), International Air Transportation Association (IATA), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and infection control procedures, as applicable
• Reviews research documentation and provides detailed technical written notes and reports as applicable
• Performs recurring analyses on research portfolios to identify critical gaps, exceptional results and/or lack of progress
• Interacts with other services and government agencies, organizes and hosts research planning and the coordination of meetings, and informs the Principal Investigator of developments
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of laboratory experiments
• Observe recording, measurements, and report results in notebook and technical reports
• Collection of data, data analysis and data entry
• Preparation of interim and final progress reports
• Dissemination of research results
• Maintains open communication with the Principal Investigator, advises of processes, reports progress, and serves as a point of contact, as applicable
• Provides guidance to scientists preparing research proposals, to include guidance on research protocol development, as needed
• Performs scientific reviews on research proposals submitted for consideration, as requested
• Directs multifunctional teams and provides clinical and scientific domain expertise as needed
• Maintains and updates files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.)