REQ#: RQ208165Public Trust: MBI (T2) Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being and support of U.S. citizens.

Job Description

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 programmersDevelop software applications and tools to support non-animal research methods, such as cell lines and computational modelsDesign, implement, and optimize computational models and simulations to facilitate research experiments and data analysisCollaborate 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 managementExperience in writing and maintaining clean, efficient, and well-documented codeExperience in data processing, analysis, and visualization to support research findings and derive insightsExperience ensuring software and computational models adhere to scientific and regulatory standardsExperience testing, debugging, and improving existing software applications to enhance functionality and performanceProficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, Java, C++, or similarFamiliarity with bioinformatics tools, databases, and resourcesProviding quality assurance on deliverables and timely deliveryStrong verbal and written communications skillsExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred:

Experience in NAMs or a related scientific fieldExperience with tool development for modeling methodsFamiliarity with biology/toxicology modeling and AI approaches (e.g., ML, expert systems, computer vision)Experience with machine learning algorithms and their applications in biological researchKnowledge of database management and SQLExperience 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 matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional scientific growth opportunities, including journal subscriptions, conference attendance, and supporting publication journeyCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays