Scientific Research Associate

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Scientific Research Associate 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). Your team will stand up a new NIH DPCPSI Office of Research Innovation, Validation and Application (ORIVA). Responsibilities include scientific research and writing to support New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and modeling methods. 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. Work will be performed in the Durham, North Carolina area.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Be an integral part of scientific team including researchers, data analysts, programmers, and technologists

• Scientific writing and compilation of large project documents and comprehensive reports (e.g., summary report for each validation or test method nomination project)

• Complete forms, maintain up-to-date documentation, and various other research correspondence as required

• Ability to research and collect data through scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures, library research, or through other means for research projects

• Assist with preparation for presentations and written published articles

• Ensure customer satisfaction by providing high quality deliverables and anticipating needs

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Required:

• MA/MS in a related field with 2+ years of experience in scientific and technical writing and in leading the development of various forms of correspondence, preferably as editor of large project documents and comprehensive reports

• Capable of fundamental programming for data analysis, survey data analysis, and data management

• Providing quality assurance on deliverables and timely delivery

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Preferred:

• Experience in NAMs or a related scientific field

• Previous experience with Health and Human Services (HHS) and/or NIH

Location: Onsite, Located in Durham, NC

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