Scientific Research Technologist/Programmer

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Scientific Research Technologist/Programmer on a team delivering administrative, scientific, technical and logistical support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI). You will be part of a new team supporting the NIH DPCPSI Office of Research Innovation, Validation and Application (ORIVA). Responsibilities include tool development and performing web and database curation and management to support utilizing modeling methods such as computational approaches and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs). Your team will drive research efforts using nonanimal approaches and other innovative technologies to advance human-centered research across NIH.

GDIT is your place to contribute to challenging health science projects and advance your career. Your work will support and promote NAMs research across NIH. Success requires proven experience in a dynamic, detail-oriented research environment and the ability to provide responsive, flexible support services. Your team will ensure seamless service delivery in computational approaches, New Approach Methodologies (NAM) development, in vitro systems, artificial intelligence, and more.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Be an integral part of scientific team including researchers, data analysts and programmers
• Develop software applications and tools to support non-animal research methods, such as cell lines and computational models
• Design, implement, and optimize computational models and simulations to facilitate research experiments and data analysis
• Collaborate with researchers, biostatisticians, and data analysts to translate scientific requirements into functional software solutions

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Required:

• MA/MS in a relevant field and 6+ years of professional experience supporting tool development and performing web and database curation and management
• Experience in writing and maintaining clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Experience in data processing, analysis, and visualization to support research findings and derive insights
• Experience ensuring software and computational models adhere to scientific and regulatory standards
• Experience testing, debugging, and improving existing software applications to enhance functionality and performance
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, Java, C++, or similar
• Familiarity with bioinformatics tools, databases, and resources
• Providing quality assurance on deliverables and timely delivery
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred:

• Experience in NAMs or a related scientific field
• Experience with tool development for modeling methods
• Familiarity with biology/toxicology modeling and AI approaches (e.g., ML, expert systems, computer vision)
• Experience with machine learning algorithms and their applications in biological research
• Knowledge of database management and SQL
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and tools (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud)
• Previous experience with Health and Human Services (HHS) and/or NIH

Location: Onsite

Work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional scientific growth opportunities, including journal subscriptions, conference attendance, and supporting publication journey
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays