Job Department: Professional Services

Position Information:

1. Researches. interprets and summarizes background materials from a variety of scientific sources.

2. Compiles data and creates and prepares graphs, slides and presentations.

3. Performs logistical planning of various scientific meetings, lectures, workshops.

4. Develops and prepares various scientific reports

Certifications & Licenses

• Certified translator for Spanish and Hebrew

Field of Study

• Molecular Biology

Software

• Artificial Intelligence

• Endnote

• Adobe Acrobat

• PowerPoint

• SharePoint

Skills

• Writing

• Graphics

• Reports

• Agendas

• Fluent in Spanish

Statement of Work Details:

• Track clinical research studies for appropriate documentation. – 1
• Develop, update, and maintain information databases (e.g. SharePoint sites); provide document retrieval support. – 2
• Establish and maintain data analytics tools for analysis. – 3

• Researches and evaluates the operation of the organization’s scientific programs.

• Work with staff on the concept development, planning, execution and support of all project-related activities.

• Track action items and tasks, provide deadline reminders to Program staff; maintain spreadsheets of relevant information.

• Request information from and provide responses to principal investigators program staff and others on scientific and programmatic issues.

• Researches, interprets and summarizes background materials from a variety of scientific sources.

• Conduct literature searches in PubMed, Web of Science and other information sources; manage references using bibliographic software.

• Conduct search for material for a specific programmatic need, using a database to search for material in many cases.

• Organize and analyze reports in a scientific area as assigned.

• Read, interpret, analyze and condense material from a variety of sources for presentation.

• Create scientific search criteria for locating scientific, program and related information on the internet and other means, including literature and database searches.

• Compiles data and creates and prepares graphs, slides and presentations.

• Prepare scientific and programmatic presentation materials such as tables, graphs, slides, abstracts, posters and overheads by assimilating and mastering the scientific data and programmatic context for use at presentations and meetings.

• Analyze and develop presentations consisting of data from progress reports to be used by Program staff and at meetings in the overall analysis of Program progress.

• Conduct searches for material for a specific programmatic need and/or presentation; use a database to search for material as necessary.

• Organize existing slides/presentations/talking points into a functional database/library.

• Collect, read, interpret, analyze and condense material from a variety of sources and prepare reports of data analysis for presentation.

• Prepare presentation materials such as handouts, meeting materials, slide presentations, and background/supplemental documents, spreadsheets, charts and graphs for conferences, committee, meetings, workshops and group updates.

• Performs logistical planning of various scientific meetings, lectures, workshops.

• Identify, assess, draft, edit, revise and assemble necessary background materials.

• Represent the Program at local and national meetings; deliver presentations and posters; disseminate details of the Program and collect information of value to the Program goals.

• Draft, review and proofread programmatic documents, such as conference agendas, meeting agendas, letters to presenters, participant lists, handouts, emails, thank you letters and reports.

• Plans, organizes and participates at a senior level in technical meetings and consultations.

• Work with staff to coordinate and plan scientific meetings, including communications with distinguished lecturers, invited guests and participants, registration and meeting logistics.

• Maintain ongoing, proactive communication with key personnel throughout the initiative; gather, provide and exchange information with Network investigators, their staff and other relevant individuals.

• Reviews and evaluates the performance of the organization.

• Provide project management support for large and/or complex projects with internal and external stakeholders and other project participants.

• Work with the Director of Strategic Initiatives on the development of strategic plans, initiatives, solicitations and consultation activities.

• Analyzes existing scientific programs and makes recommendations for improvement.

• Analyze and develop presentations consisting of data from grantee progress reports to be used by Program staff and at grantee meetings in the overall analysis of Program progress.

• Develop a plan to improve the outreach, education, and interaction strategies of the Branch.

• Work with staff to assist and conduct management and administrative analysis; evaluate procedures, policies, processes and systems for the purpose of improving efficiency.

• Develops and prepares various scientific reports.

• Organize, analyze, and write project reports, scientific papers and present reports in scientific areas, based on results and findings.

• Organize and maintain a repository of resources, including minutes, reports, spreadsheets and web pages related to the program.

• Obtain information and data; review and summarize materials and data; gather and coordinate information for review; conduct data entry and file maintenance; edit and/or prepare text, data and charts.

• Search scientific, program and related information on the Web and other means; perform literature and database searches.

• Develop periodic and special reports; search records and files, the Internet, background materials and precedent references.

• Develops and implements new scientific programs in order to fulfill organizational goals and objectives.

• Work with the Office of Communications and Public Liaison to achieve the communications goals.

• Collaborate with staff to plan and carry out special studies and analyses of the research portfolios.

• Develops and maintains clinical database.

Position Information:

To provide support of applications that enable NHLBI/DIR scientists and labs to manage research-related workflows and clinical protocol data. Duties include building Power Platform applications for reporting and clinical protocol data analytics, creating customized reports and dashboards to support organizational analytics and decision making, and designing prototypes and frameworks for future applications. The role is advisory in nature, requiring the contractor to advise NHLBI leadership on emerging Super Intelligence (SI) technologies, machine learning capabilities, cybersecurity considerations, and technology modernization opportunities that enhance scientific discovery and advance the Institute’s research mission.

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

• At least 15 years of overall experience in software engineering

• At least 5 years of experience as a Solutions Architect in a technical lead position

• Advanced experience in strategy design, implementation, and evaluation.

• Proven expertise in creation of customized reports and dashboards to support organizational analytics and decision making.

Field of Study

• Computer Engineering

• General Engineering

Software

• Microsoft Power Platform

• Power BI

• Microsoft office

Skills

• Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate and respond to inquiries concerning policies and operational issues.

• Proficient in Agile software development methodology and best practices.

• Strong verbal and written communication.

• Experience in troubleshooting production/technical issues, through root cause analysis, risk management and remediation of issues.

• In-depth functional knowledge of processes that support scientific research organizations.

Deliverables:

• Meet with lab members to present updates – Weekly

Statement of Work Details:

• Develop and support a portfolio of custom-built software applications built on Microsoft Power Platform (Model-driven and Canvas Power Apps) to support the scientists and laboratories, including but not limited to the functional areas of budget management, expense tracking, space alteration management, personnel recruitment and onboarding, travel management, personnel management, credentialing tracking, reporting and clinical protocol data analytics. – 1
• Employ Agile software development methodology and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to enable an iterative approach for design, development, and deployment. – 2
• Ability to work effectively with staff, management, and other professionals in a collaborative, consultative, and results-oriented environment. – 3
• Design architectural diagrams to build comprehensive Power Apps solutions by employing industry best practices for performance, security, and scalability on Power Platform. – 4
• Design and build solution prototypes and frameworks for future applications. – 5

• Provides executive experience needed to conduct needs assessments and develop recommendations for improvements of current operations.

• Provide strategic management planning and execution, business management, strategic planning, process improvement, metric assessment and measurement, acquisition planning, program management and governance.

• Analyze current processes; develop strategies to improve them.

• Provide advisory services on a full range of issues relating to administrative management and operational support of the Division.

• Provide leadership for and coordinate the overall strategic direction and planning for the program.

• Conduct and perform current state assessments; perform gap analysis; target ‘as-is’ state development and formulate the to-be state with associated execution strategy and roadmap project schedules.

• Provide analyses, evaluations, technical assessments, feedback and support in the planning and implementation of activities.

• Make recommendations on aspects of efficiency and continuous process improvement.

• Plan and implement solutions to address gaps and improve performance related to general management practices, management of scientific projects and programs.

• Perform unit, integration, and functional testing (including all system upgrades and patches) to ensure error-free deployment of new/ existing systems.

• Collaborates with other professionals to develop recommendations for current and future initiatives.

• Provide creative counsel on data reporting and formatting.

• Provide advisory services and staff support to executives and senior managers on a full range of issues related to the support of all divisions and centers.

• Work collaboratively with NIH staff and other technical and administrative professionals to maintain the Authority-To-Operate and ensure 508 compliance of applications.

• Coordinate with NIH staff and other professionals to develop recommendations for current and future technology, infrastructure, and operational initiatives.

• Represents and advocates for the needs of the branch and organization at NHLBI and NIH technical working groups and committees.

• Advises management and staff on formulation of new strategies and sensitive or complicated issues.

• Work with staff to build and guide the execution of individual project plans for prioritized initiatives; manage and track the status.

• Collaborate with staff on the alignment of any proposed changes to enhance the delivery of services and organizational development within the Institute.

• Review plans for future programs based on draft and final forms.

• Provide advice on emerging issues affecting

• Work with staff to define a target state for the organization, processes, tools and technology required to meet the evolving needs of the Institute, including responsiveness to scientific and technological advances.

• Oversee the conception and implementation of current and future strategic directions for all aspects of the project, including an RDoC strategic plan.

• Advises management and staff on sensitive, complex, or technically challenging issues and recommend proactive strategies for addressing them.

• Report progress on projects to management through clear and succinct verbal and email communication.

• Advises management on industry and technology trends, platform evolution and proposes ideas for new initiatives.

• Works with staff to develop and implement new and proactive programs geared to specific audiences.

• Provide broad support of the Institute’s agenda, including strategic and tactical activities, and executive-level interfacing.

• Determine solutions to overcome barriers, fill needs, respond to scientific opportunities and develop collaborative solutions.

• Perform research in support of strategic planning.

• Provide recommendations for internal management, risk assessment and deployment of assets.

• Experience collaborating with technical and nontechnical professionals to develop recommendations for current and future initiatives.

• Conducts research and analysis to proactively address and respond to inquires on various policies and issues.

• Work with staff to develop dynamic web-based and educational content for the program.

• Lead and/or attend and participate in working groups, meetings and conferences.

• Identify Institute-wide digital strategy and target audiences and translate the strategy into user-friendly interfaces that successfully present content, features and functionality appropriately for each audience.

• Provide specifications and guidance for defining, managing, and delivering solutions.

• Provide timely responses to inquiries concerning Power Platform policies, security, operations, technology, and infrastructure.

• Assist with technology tracking and conduct research and analysis to identify modernization, replacement, and upgrade requirements necessary to ensure that Power Platform systems and applications continue to support the DIR process workflows.

• Coordinates and advances professional development and research done by others in areas where other mechanisms may not be optimal due to time constraints or other issues.

• Provide facilitation and training for staff.

• Coordinate and advance professional development, technical documentation, and research activities related to Power Platform operations, particularly when standard processes or mechanisms are not optimal because of time constraints or other operational considerations.

• Experience coordinating, advancing, and supporting professional development and research activities.

Position Overview

The Clinical Research Coordinator will support oncology and cancer-related clinical trials within the NCI Intramural Research Program. The role includes coordinating studies from startup through closeout, supporting participant recruitment and follow-up, managing research data and regulatory records, coordinating specimens and assessments, and supporting participant safety and protocol compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple clinical studies, supporting protocol activation, implementation, amendments, study conduct, and closeout in collaboration with investigators and study teams.

• Screen, recruit, assess eligibility, and schedule participants according to protocol criteria; support informed consent activities as authorized by the principal investigator (PI).

• Serve as a primary contact for participants and families, explain study procedures and investigational therapies, monitor adherence, and conduct study and survival follow-up.

• Coordinate visits, procedures, laboratory testing, imaging, and ancillary services within protocol-defined visit windows.

• Coordinate pharmacokinetic (PK), pharmacodynamic (PD), biomarker, quality-of-life (QoL), and patient-reported outcome (PRO) assessments, including questionnaires and interviews.

• Collaborate with clinical staff on blood specimens, electrocardiograms (ECGs), vital signs, measurements, wearable device data, and other protocol-required assessments.

• Maintain accurate source documentation and electronic medical record (EMR) entries; obtain and review outside medical records, pathology materials, imaging studies, and reports.

• Coordinate research specimen collection, processing, tracking, storage, and shipment; maintain chain-of-custody documentation and specimen accountability.

• Collect, validate, and enter research data; verify case report forms (CRFs), resolve queries, and perform quality control with data management staff.

• Maintain databases, trackers, and study metrics; prepare enrollment, workload, and study reports and support interim analyses and final reporting.

• Prepare regulatory submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, and closure documentation; maintain regulatory binders, delegation-of-authority logs, signatures, approvals, and submission deadlines.

• Assist with adverse event reporting and protocol deviation documentation, and maintain records ready for audits and inspections.

• Coordinate monitoring visits, prepare source and regulatory records, respond to findings, and track corrective actions.

• Support participant safety, help investigators evaluate responses to investigational therapies, and participate in multidisciplinary rounds and study meetings.

• Develop and maintain study tools, calendars, worksheets, and workflow documents; identify and resolve implementation issues and support documentation quality improvements.

• Ensure study conduct complies with NCI, NIH, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Maintain study supply and equipment inventories, monitor expiration dates, order materials, and track receipt, distribution, and accountability.

• Provide operational guidance and training to junior staff, trainees, students, and temporary personnel; support onboarding, continuity of operations, and knowledge transfer.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, biological sciences, public health, health sciences, clinical research, or a related field.

• Experience supporting oncology clinical trials and clinical research operations.

• Demonstrated experience supporting clinical trials from startup through closeout.

• Knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH-GCP, human subjects protections, and clinical trial methodology.

• Experience with electronic medical records, clinical trial management systems, and electronic data capture platforms.

• Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills.

Deliverables

• Provide enrollment and accrual reports, protocol activity status reports, regulatory tracking reports, and data quality and query resolution reports monthly.

• Maintain specimen tracking logs daily.

• Provide study supply inventory reports quarterly.

• Provide monitoring visit support documentation, study closeout documentation, and a final technical summary report on an ad hoc basis.

Position Overview

The Clinical Research Coordinator will support oncology and cancer-related clinical trials within the NCI Intramural Research Program. The role includes coordinating studies from startup through closeout, supporting participant recruitment and follow-up, managing research data and regulatory records, coordinating specimens and assessments, and supporting participant safety and protocol compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple clinical studies, supporting protocol activation, implementation, amendments, study conduct, and closeout in collaboration with investigators and study teams.

• Screen, recruit, assess eligibility, and schedule participants according to protocol criteria; support informed consent activities as authorized by the principal investigator (PI).

• Serve as a primary contact for participants and families, explain study procedures and investigational therapies, monitor adherence, and conduct study and survival follow-up.

• Coordinate visits, procedures, laboratory testing, imaging, and ancillary services within protocol-defined visit windows.

• Coordinate pharmacokinetic (PK), pharmacodynamic (PD), biomarker, quality-of-life (QoL), and patient-reported outcome (PRO) assessments, including questionnaires and interviews.

• Collaborate with clinical staff on blood specimens, electrocardiograms (ECGs), vital signs, measurements, wearable device data, and other protocol-required assessments.

• Maintain accurate source documentation and electronic medical record (EMR) entries; obtain and review outside medical records, pathology materials, imaging studies, and reports.

• Coordinate research specimen collection, processing, tracking, storage, and shipment; maintain chain-of-custody documentation and specimen accountability.

• Collect, validate, and enter research data; verify case report forms (CRFs), resolve queries, and perform quality control with data management staff.

• Maintain databases, trackers, and study metrics; prepare enrollment, workload, and study reports and support interim analyses and final reporting.

• Prepare regulatory submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, and closure documentation; maintain regulatory binders, delegation-of-authority logs, signatures, approvals, and submission deadlines.

• Assist with adverse event reporting and protocol deviation documentation, and maintain records ready for audits and inspections.

• Coordinate monitoring visits, prepare source and regulatory records, respond to findings, and track corrective actions.

• Support participant safety, help investigators evaluate responses to investigational therapies, and participate in multidisciplinary rounds and study meetings.

• Develop and maintain study tools, calendars, worksheets, and workflow documents; identify and resolve implementation issues and support documentation quality improvements.

• Ensure study conduct complies with NCI, NIH, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Maintain study supply and equipment inventories, monitor expiration dates, order materials, and track receipt, distribution, and accountability.

• Provide operational guidance and training to junior staff, trainees, students, and temporary personnel; support onboarding, continuity of operations, and knowledge transfer.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, biological sciences, public health, health sciences, clinical research, or a related field.

• Experience supporting oncology clinical trials and clinical research operations.

• Demonstrated experience supporting clinical trials from startup through closeout.

• Knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH-GCP, human subjects protections, and clinical trial methodology.

• Experience with electronic medical records, clinical trial management systems, and electronic data capture platforms.

• Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills.

Deliverables

• Provide enrollment and accrual reports, protocol activity status reports, regulatory tracking reports, and data quality and query resolution reports monthly.

• Maintain specimen tracking logs daily.

• Provide study supply inventory reports quarterly.

• Provide monitoring visit support documentation, study closeout documentation, and a final technical summary report on an ad hoc basis.

This automated cell culture biologist supports research at the Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias by characterizing genetic pathways for disease by automated large scale cell culture experiments Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life. 

Responsibilities:

– Plan and administer biological research programs 

– Study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function 

– Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings 

– Work with staff to characterize genetic pathways for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) using human cell-based models. 

– Work with staff on performing large-scale iPSC cell culture experiments on liquid handling platforms. 

– Program, operate, and implement novel methods on liquid handling platforms (Hamilton, Tecan). 

– Work with staff on performing various experiments and procedures related to differentiation and phenotyping of induced pluripotent stem cell lines. 

– Evaluate the stability of iPSC and iPSC-derived cells across multiple engineered and non-engineered lines. 

– Work with staff to apply published protocols for cell differentiation to IPSC lines, microscopy, and molecular analysis. 

– Work independently in designing, developing, and performing new methods 

– Work with staff to provide insight into the effects of ADRD-associated mutations on molecular readouts in cell culture. 

– Support other research projects. 

– Collect, Analyze, interpret, and organize data and present results in team and departmental meetings. 

– Keep detailed, organized, and accurate digital and physical experimental records. 

– Update and maintain laboratory notebooks and databases. 

– Attend meetings and present results and findings for staff discussion. Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures 

– Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment 

– Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel 

– Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings 

– Coordinate the work of biological technicians and technologists and other scientists 

– Collaborate with other team members to carry out large-scale cell culture protocols using high throughput robotic systems 

– Perform standard immunological techniques, including western blotting and immunostaining. Prepares, organizes and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment 

– Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers 

– Maintain laboratory equipment 

– Analyze laboratory findings 

– Train staff on the proper usage of laboratory instruments and equipment. 

– Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instruments and equipment in the laboratory. 

– Maintain and perform staff training on scientific instrumentation, cell culture microscopies, microanalytical balances, centrifuges, automated platforms. 

– Operate, troubleshoot, and train others to use laboratory equipment and software. 

– Provide assistance to laboratory staff in designing experiments, using instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis, and preparing figures for publication 

– Maintain scientific equipment and resources including reagents, stocks of frozen cells, mammalian samples including acquisition, documentation, and storage Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures 

– Work independently in laboratory assay development 

– Develop new automated differentiation protocols for iPSC lines to differentiate into disease-relevant cell types like neurons, astrocytes, and microglia 

– Develop image analysis routines to analyze the effects of disease-associated mutations on cellular phenotypes

 – Clean Equipment 

– Daily – Run Validation and Inspect Equipment 

– Weekly: Meet with lab members to present updates 

– Bi-Weekly: Work products and documents related to characterizing genetic pathways for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) using human cell-based models; use IPSC lines to develop the differentiation protocols – Ad-Hoc

– Work products and documents related to evaluating the stability of differentiated cells across clines and passages to identify cell lines with desirable characteristics for subsequent cell engineering. – Ad-Hoc

– Work products and documentation to develop differentiation, microscopy, and automated cell culture protocols – Ad-Hoc 

– Work products and documentation resulting from automated cell culture phenotyping of iPSC lines. – Ad-Hoc

– Work products and documents related to providing insight into the effects of ADRD-associated mutations on molecular readouts in cell culture; conduct independent research relating to the genetics of ADRD. – Ad-Hoc

– Work products and documents related to applying published protocols for cell differentiation to IPSC lines, microscopy, and molecular analysis – Ad-Hoc

– Work products and documents related to updating and maintaining laboratory notebooks and databases; collect, analyze, and interpret data; prepare summaries and reports based on results and findings; draft and revise manuscripts for publication; attend meetings and present results and findings for staff discussion. – Ad-Hoc 

Certifications/Licenses: 

– Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) 

– Master’s degree in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical engineering, or a closely related discipline 

– Minimum of two (2) years of related experience. 

– Genetics – Neuroscience – Molecular Biology 

Software: 

– Outlook 

– R 

– Seurat 

– Excel 

– Power point 

– Google Drive 

– Experience in programming/coding (VENUS, Visual Basic, C++, MATLAB, or Python programming). 

Skills: 

– Proficiency with automated liquid handling robots 

– Planning and optimizing experiments 

– QC Testing 

– Hands-on experience with cell culture in particular working with iPS cells. 

– Hands-on experience with operating and programming liquid handling robotics and platforms (Hamilton preferred, TECAN, Beckman, Agilent). 

– Knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and procedures 

– Strong communications skills, both oral and written – Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.

The veterinarian will be responsible for providing veterinary services and participating in the ACUC to support the VRC’s research activities. The services include, but are not limited to, clinical veterinary care, oversight of animal welfare, and compliance with regulatory standards. 

Responsibilities:

– Provides routine medical care to research colonies. 

– Perform animal surgeries. 

– Perform surgical procedures on facility animals, as needed, (spay and neuter, hernia repair, growth removals, dental extractions, etc.). 

– Provide post operative care of all animals. 

– Perform euthanizations as necessary. 

– Maintains accurate records and updates databases. 

– Ensures facility compliance with federal, state, local and departmental laws, regulations and guidelines. 

– Develop and implement animal care protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs). 

– Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines. 

– Provide training and guidance to research staff on proper animal handling, care, and use. 

– Review and evaluate animal use protocols to ensure ethical and humane treatment of animals. 

– Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to animal care and use. 

– Participate in small animal and non-human primate experiments. 

– Monitor the experiment conditions and make recommendations to researchers on appropriate care and treatment of experiment animals. 

– Daily:

– Written evaluations and recommendations for animal use protocols reviewed by the ACUC 

– Monthly: 

– Training materials and records for research staff on animal care and use – Ad-Hoc

– Meet with lab members to present updates – Ad-Hoc 

Certifications & Licenses: 

– Board certification or eligibility in laboratory animal medicine (ACLAM) 

– Current licensure to practice veterinary medicine from a U.S. State 

– DVM degree from an accredited institution  

– Biology 

– Zoology 

Software:

– Use of Microsoft Suite products  

Skills: 

– Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

– Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines for animal care and use 

– Minimum of three years of experience in laboratory animal medicine