Job Location: Bethesda, MD

The contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the NIMH. This position will 1 provide statistical modeling, server and software management, database management, advance web development, and data visualization and experience with MATLAB, Linux, R Languages, Python or Shiny languages is needed. Applying knowledge of retional databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) to optimize extraction and analysis of multivariate data use advanced knowledge and proficiency with a variety of statistical and computational techniques and develop scientific applications using R, Shiny and/or Python is needed. For example, implement these applications for analysis of a broad range of data sets.

The contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the NIMH. This position will 1 provide statistical modeling, server and software management, database management, advance web development, and data visualization and experience with MATLAB, Linux, R Languages, Python or Shiny languages is needed. Applying knowledge of retional databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) to optimize extraction and analysis of multivariate data use advanced knowledge and proficiency with a variety of statistical and computational techniques and develop scientific applications using R, Shiny and/or Python is needed. For example, implement these applications for analysis of a broad range of data sets.

• Work products and documents related to designing and implementing acquisition, presentation and processing frameworks for experimentation; developing software specifications; designing and implementing pipelines; evaluating framework to accelerate analysis stream; ensuring integration with stimulus control software; maintaining internal project’s documentation system. – Daily

• Work products and documents related to automating the process of downloading/updating share software; providing recommendations; training staff on programming, scripting, and documenting standard operating procedures for facility. – Daily

• Work products and documents related to acquiring, de-identifying, analyzing, and distributing datasets made publicly available. – Daily

• Develop scientific applications using R, Shiny and/ or Python. Develop or utilize new or existing technology to develop dynamic web applications or software tools for bioinformatics application. – Ad-Hoc

• Provide technical experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying existing programming systems. Applying a variety of statistical and computational techniques to solve complex analytic problems. Apply knowledge of retional databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) to optimize extraction and analysis of multivariate data Use advanced knowledge and proficiency with a variety of statistical and computational techniques. – Ad-Hoc

• Apply a variety of statistical and computational techniques to solve complex analytic problems. For example, assist researchers with biostatistics and statistical modeling across a range of applications 1
• Apply knowledge of retional databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) to optimise extraction and analysis of multivariate data Use advanced knowledge and proficiency with a variety of statistical and computational techniques 2
• Develop scientific applications using R, Shiny and/or Python. For example, implement these applications for analysis of a broad range of data sets, including time series, transcriptomics and behavioral data 3
• Develop or utilize new or existing technology to develop dynamic web applications or software tools for bioinformatics application. 4
• Provide technical experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying existing programming systems. 5

• Provides technical experience needed to assist in reviewing, updating, analyzing and modifying existing programming systems.

• Evaluate new analytic methods and software and adapt them if necessary.

• Work with staff to develop, test and refine novel programming methods, toolkits, and algorithms.

• Conceive of and create data processing pipelines that allow for the efficient movement, pre-processing and display of data.

• Improve communications between bespoke experimental equipment for storage and data processing. Provide technical experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying existing programming systems. Provide scientific research and programming support for cutting edge technology and training in the areas of bioinformatics and computational biology.

• Encodes, tests, debugs and installs new programs using various programming languages.

• Develops and schedules data backups, security patches or upgrades, etc.

• Maintain and monitor applications, databases, or software tools.

• Collaborate with staff to develop database application and tools for supporting bioinformatics and scientific computing research projects.

• Maintain the lab’s software projects, including associated websites, documentation, code repositories, releases and improvements.

• Knowledge of Linux (especially Debian) to establish compliant repositories of data and laboratory information such as laboratory protocols.

• Documents all assignments and creates various reports as needed.

• Prepare roadmaps, schedules, status reports, plans and recommendations.

• Generate and run appropriate database queries needed for Quarterly Progress Reports.

• Assist with Computer Networking and systems integration.

• Writes and maintains program documentation.

• Prepare roadmaps, schedules, status reports, plans and recommendations.

• Generate and run appropriate database queries needed for Quarterly Progress Reports.

• Maintain and follow SOPs, configuration management, upgrades and availability.

• Provide feasibility studies and research for compatibility and ease of scientific databases use by researchers for extensive scientific data analyses

• Provide written technical descriptions of implemented algorithms; contribute to the publication of the lab’s software and research.

• Design, develop and deploy software for multi-core and high-performance computing systems.

• Documents programming problems and resolutions for future reference.

• Manage and troubleshoot deployments and image builds.

• Develop new code and refine/troubleshoot existing code.

• Troubleshoot scripts and programs to ensure successful use of said scripts and programs.

• Document in-house software for training and reference purposes.

• Provides assistance with planning, building and maintaining applications to meet an end user’s needs.

• Provide support for development of methods in data science.

• Provide support to facility users and staff; resolve or escalate issues based on criteria.

• Troubleshoots any issues or problems and implements appropriate corrective actions.

• Troubleshoot scripts and programs to ensure successful use of said scripts and programs.

• Document in-house software for training and reference purposes.

• Provides guidance and problem resolution for users.

• Provide database support and maintenance, including production data analysis to ensure data integrity, data correction with SQL and/or Java utilities, implementation of the new utilities for users and system administrators to support and correct data.

• Support hardware and biological software by providing technical support to staff.

• Provide guidance/problem resolution for users of personal computers/Macintosh/Unix systems.

• Evaluates impact of programming modifications.

• Plan and carry out quality control programs.

• Develop and implement new or major revisions to applications, databases, or software tools.

• Implement improvements to operations.

• Refines data and formats final product.

• Select appropriate statistical methods for use in quality control analysis to ensure the reliability and consistency of the data while measuring data limitations.

• Develop and implement backup strategies for all data and applications in central facilities and as needed at individual workstations; use redundant disk, server, backup and power systems.

• Design and develop bioinformatics databases to better support and advanced biomedical research.

• Transfer and transform data across different platforms or inter-change between software and integrate software and tools into a viable platform.

• Ability to have access the Animal Facility to be able to check on equipment and develop experimental equipment that is located within the facility.

Certifications & Licenses

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, or related field, and at least 3 years of experience required.

  • However a masters degree in computer science or related field with at least 3 years of related experience is preferred or higher

• At least 1 year of experience with statistical modeling experience needed.

Field of Study

• Computer Programming and Data Processing

• Computer Science

• Information Sciences

• Statistics and Decision Science

• Computer and Information Systems

Software

• MATLAB

• R languages

• PostgreSQL

• GitHub

• Linux

• Python and or Shiny

Skills

• Statistical modeling

• Database management

• Data visualization

• Server Hardware/Software management

• Web development skills

• Algorithm development

The contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the NIMH. This position will 1 provide statistical modeling, server and software management, database management, advance web development, and data visualization and experience with MATLAB, Linux, R Languages, Python or Shiny languages is needed. Applying knowledge of retional databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) to optimize extraction and analysis of multivariate data use advanced knowledge and proficiency with a variety of statistical and computational techniques and develop scientific applications using R, Shiny and/or Python is needed. For example, implement these applications for analysis of a broad range of data sets.

The contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the NIMH. This position will 1 provide statistical modeling, server and software management, database management, advance web development, and data visualization and experience with MATLAB, Linux, R Languages, Python or Shiny languages is needed. Applying knowledge of retional databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) to optimize extraction and analysis of multivariate data use advanced knowledge and proficiency with a variety of statistical and computational techniques and develop scientific applications using R, Shiny and/or Python is needed. For example, implement these applications for analysis of a broad range of data sets.

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to research teams and participants enrolled in a National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases protocol. The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) will be responsible for all scheduling activities, including arranging appointments, travel and entering remuneration into appropriate systems. The PCC will need to communicate effectively with participants and teams related to scheduled activities, follow-up and the logistics of each appointment.

• Meet with lab members to present updates – Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to performing logistical and administrative duties that facilitate participant travel and appointments by commutating with participant, caregivers, family members and staff while coordinating and planning simple and complex travel, lodging and transportation arrangements; acting as a point of contact between physicians, nursing, NIH staff, contractors and other departments; and acting as a point of contact between staff, departments and participants/caregivers/family members. – Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to collecting outside medical documentation, electronically scan and upload records (including patient ID and demographic data) into the electronic medical record as appropriate, communicating with various clinical administrative support offices/clinics/employees concerning the obtainment of outside patient records – Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to adapting and maintaining filing systems to create and support an ongoing data base of patient encounters and patient appointments; entering and updating clinic and/or physician appointment schedule availability into the central appointment calendar; and providing appointment and travel information to patients, including scheduled dates and times, appropriate documents to bring, clinic information, hospital maps, travel, and hotel information. – Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to obtaining up-to-date patient records and other pertinent information prior to appointments or visits; and sending patient appointment reminders and travel details. – Ad-Hoc

• Coordinates the recruitment, scheduling, travel and admission of research study participants. 
• Coordinate the recruitment, scheduling, travel and admission of research study participants with clinical staff. 
• Work with staff to coordinate new research patient screening appointments, procedures and imaging studies between protocol investigators and the outpatient clinic scheduling personnel. 
• Coordinate scheduling, travel and lodging of subjects participating in studies. 
• Assess unique participant needs prior to visit and address needs with clinical team (i.e. interpreting services, assistive devices, isolation etc.). 
• Distributes recruitment materials. 
• Distribute patient recruitment and communication materials. 
• Acts as a liaison between participants, participant’s relatives and staff members and communicates participant’s questions, complaints, problems and concerns to appropriate staff members. 
• Triage questions to appropriate personnel in the team as necessary. 
• Maintain ongoing relationships with patients, families, caregivers, medical care providers and various individuals on a continuous long-term basis. 
• Explains policies and procedures to participants and refers them to appropriate staff. 
• Respond to communications with research subjects, direct questions to appropriate team member. 
• Stay current on Clinical Center and Institute communications. 
• Updates participant resources and educational materials related to their visit as needed based on these communications. 
• Keep participants informed of Clinical Center and NIH campus changes affecting their visit. 
• Collates, enters and maintains data collected on participants. 
• Collect outside medical documentation, electronically scans and uploads records into the electronic medical record. 
• Review medical records to collect relevant clinical data. 
• Maintain patient files, medical records, and patient family contacts, file medical record notes into patient charts daily. 
• Create reports/spreadsheets for tracking and scheduling of protocol patients. 
• Obtain medical information, imaging disks and pictures from applicants on an ongoing basis; file them with the records. Coordinates new patient referrals by obtaining pertinent information and forwarding it for review. 
• Refer prospective volunteers per study guidelines to the appropriate Institute contact person. 
• Obtain outside medical records, radiology studies, biopsy slides and submit to the respective departments at the NIH. Communicate with appropriate staff about intake and materials and submission of materials for review. 
• May assist in preparing credentialing packages. 
• Perform Quality Assurance reviews on credentialing records. 
• Monitors workflow and administers and revises processes to maintain and improve operations. 
• Work with staff to achieve optimum schedule and staff utilization; work with staff in problem solving for overlapping appointments.
• Review future scheduled cases to resolve potential conflicts or problems; monitor additional reports to ensure data validity. Troubleshoot scheduling issues to ensure maximum productivity of staff resources. 
• Monitor and identify areas of improvement in the clinic environment, clinical trial conductance in the outpatient setting, for patients, families and staff. 
• Participate in training other clinical staff on clinical operations. 
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintenance of SOPs. 
• Mentors and trains staff on patient recruitment and coordination processes and procedures. 
• Assesses organizational need and develops training programs to improve accuracy and performance of patient coordination processes and procedures. 
• Mentors and coach’s patient coordinators. 

Certifications & Licenses:

• Basic CPR certification 

Field of Study:

• Miscellaneous Biology 
• Communications 
• General Business 
• Miscellaneous Business Medical Administration 
• General Medical and Health Services 
• Miscellaneous Health Medical Professions 

Software:

• MS Office Suites 
• Electronic Medical Record

Skills:

• Maintain client communication regarding data management project status and review key project questions with clients, working in a hospital setting.
• HCA Process, track, and validate data accurately and on time, in accordance with data processing and entry instructions.
• Perform data abstraction and data entry on several different protocols into multiple clinical research databases.
• Identify project specific reports and assist in the development of these reports.
• Public or Community Health.
• Patient/Family Education
• Travel Arrangements
• Knowledge of clinical protocols and medical terminology.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage competing priorities. 
• On-site Visits
• Data Collection 
• Communications 
• Scheduling

Under this task order, the contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.

• Work products and documents related to retrieving data related to the review and administration of extramural grants from NIH and NIMH grants databases; participating in meetings; gathering and preparing relevant materials for distribution. – Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to planning and carrying out special studies and analyses of DTR research portfolios; developing responses to requests for information. – Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to conducting library and computer searches of scientific literature; locating and gathering published papers on specific topics; preparing summaries. – Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to supporting NIMH initiative development processes, workshops and meetings; contributing written summaries of analysis for inclusion in reports and presentations. – Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to reviewing incoming progress reports; coordinating DTR human subjects research; gathering information and draft documentation; reviewing informed consent documents; coordinating and monitoring RMR targets and data sharing agreements. – Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to maintaining current knowledge of ethical conduct requirements, conflict of interest policy, computer security, working knowledge of relevant eRA modules, data and portfolio analysis tools and systems, and applications as necessary. – Ad-Hoc

• Work with staff on existing projects and/or the development, initiation and execution of new project initiatives. 1
• Conduct literature searches in PubMed, Web of Science and other information sources; manage references using bibliographic software. 2
• 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. 3
• Attend meetings, training and conferences in support of program initiatives. 4
• Work with staff to coordinate and plan scientific meetings, including communications with distinguished lecturers, invited guests and participants, registration and meeting logistics. 5

• 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.

• Organize and maintain project documentation and communications; track project progress using project management tools.

• Review and proofread programmatic documents describing scientific and management issues and policies related to their designated program.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• Design, develop and maintain databases, Listservs, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and other computer applications.

• 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.

• Develop a template for reporting meeting minutes to Program staff.

• Perform logistical planning for various scientific meetings, conference calls, symposia, lectures, workshops and special projects.

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

• Work with staff to identify key issues and track action items and tasks, providing deadline reminders to Program staff and update and maintain spreadsheets of relevant information.

• 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.

• Prepare and give formal presentations for division leadership and other interest groups.

• Give regular progress reports to sponsor and stakeholders.

• Coordinate with strategic project leaders on the logistics annual in-person Committee meetings, monthly teleconferences or videoconferences, and additional teleconferences, videoconferences or electronic reviews to address key issues.

• 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.

• Organize and coordinate program activities; manage agendas, meetings, background materials and minutes.

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

• Ensure that all aspects of the programs are tracked and reported, key milestones and deliverables dates are known and adhered to, and that all individuals and partners involved are kept appraised of progress of integrated tasks and next steps.

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

• Draft funding plans; develop milestones and budgets for current and potential projects; and for transitioning projects through different phases and stages.

• 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.

• Conduct project close out reviews to reflect on current processes and identify areas for improvement.

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

• Lead efforts to improve the Branch website so that it can better meet the use and the goals of the communications plan.

• Lead efforts to improve database tools and other programs by coordinating and hosting meetings with database stakeholders.

• Identify needs for and develop new formats and databases for reporting program management and budgetary data.

• Research and assemble outlines of new milestone proposals for evaluation by staff.

• Analyze program activities, via internal systems and/or NIH systems, to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.

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

• Define problems; analyze alternatives; recommend solutions to complete problems affecting the conduct of research programs.

• 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.

• Complete progress reports that detail project status and flag potential issues.

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

• Prepare spreadsheets summarizing research efforts by grant mechanism and/or scientific topic.

• Track project progress and provide regular reports.

• Prepare complete technical reports, formal progress reports, monthly status reports and special technical correspondence and memos.

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

• Maintain and distribute scientific papers relevant to specific programmatic needs.

• Design, perform and complete research projects, applying scientific knowledge to each project, and provide a detailed summary of goals and scope, milestones and go/no go decisions points.

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

• Lead efforts to expand the use of social media; develop and implement a plan to use social media channels to keep stakeholders and the research community informed and up to date.

• Track action items and tasks; provide deadline reminders to staff; maintain spreadsheets of relevant information for grants, contracts and other programs.

• Assess alignment of policymakers’ interests with the mission, and work with staff to develop strategies/opportunities to educate/inform policymakers on relevant scientific, education, and outreach efforts,

• Provide project planning and project management strategies to efficiently approach complex tasks.

• Develop and improve procedures for leadership and program staff to implement tracking and reporting to gage progress, identify gaps in the portfolio, and assemble data on areas of scientific interest.

• Develop the framework for the department’s policies and programs designed to increase efficiency and economy of department’s overall functions and operations;

• Collect information on programs and grants to facilitate identification of scientific overlap and/or duplication, future scientific directions, workload distribution, etc.

• Troubleshoot and resolve operational problems related to clinical research protocols.

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

• Develops and maintains clinical database.

• Develop and maintain database and website content related to scientific programs.

• Perform statistical analysis, including data management (cleaning, creating new variables, etc.), descriptive statistics, linear regression and regression analyses, logistic regression models and survival models.

• Track clinical research studies for appropriate documentation.

• Develop, update, and maintain information databases (e.g. SharePoint sites); provide document retrieval support.

• Establish and maintain data analytics tools for analysis.

• Work with staff to plan and carry out special studies and analyses of the Division ofTranslational Research DTR research portfolios

• Work with staff on special assignments such as the development of responses to various requests for information, utilizing a range of data and portfolio analysis toolsand systems, including Query View Report System QVR, Electronic Research Administration eRA

• Commons system, iSEARCH, RePORTER, and ClinicalTrialsgovwebsites

• Conduct library and computer searches of scientific literature related to treatment andpreventive interventions for mental disorders, mental health and related topics; locate andgather published papers on specific topics; prepare summaries

• Retrieve data related to the review and administration of extramural grants from NIH andNIMH grants databases

• Support NIMH initiative development processes, workshops and meetings with program staff and NIMH leadership in pursuit of division priorities and the NIMH Strategic Plan

• Contribute written summaries of analysis for inclusion in reports and presentations to NIH and external audiences

• Develop and improve procedures for leadership and program staff to implement within-division and cross-division tracking and reporting to gage progress, identify gaps in theportfolio, and assemble data on areas of scientific interest

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, researchers and applicants

• Work with staff on the coordination of the DTR portfolio, including human subjectsresearch

• Work with staff on gathering information and reviewing documentation, plans, andreports related to human subjects protection, data safety monitoring, RecruitmentMonitoring RMR, and data sharing agreements

• Participate in related meetings DTR Division meeting, NIMH All Hands Meetings, NIMH Council Meetings and assist in gathering and preparing relevant materials for distribution

• Demonstrate and expand knowledge of scientific areas through official duties andactivities eg, participating in scientific meetings, committees, or consortia; preparingsummaries of meetings; preparing reports

• Maintain current knowledge of ethical conduct requirements, conflict of interest policy, computer security, working knowledge of relevant electronic research administration eRA modules, databases, and applications.

Certifications & Licenses

• Ph.D. in Biology, Life Sciences or other related discipline.
• Three (3) years of specialized experience plus a Master’s degree is equivalent to a Ph.D. Five (5) years of specialized experience plus a Bachelor’s degree is equivalent to a Ph.D

Field of Study

• Miscellaneous Biology

Software

• MS Office

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational and time management skills.

Under this task order, the contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.

• Clean Equipment – Ad-Hoc
• Inspect Equipment – Ad-Hoc
• Meet with lab members to present updates – Ad-Hoc
• Conduct experiments on the growth and phenotypes of CRIPSR edited cells – Ad-Hoc
• Summarize and present research results to laboratory, department, and conference meetings. – Ad-Hoc
• Prepare and publish research papers that describe experimental results – Ad-Hoc

• Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment 1
• Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel 2
• Culture mammalian cells and iPS cells 3
• Coordinate the work of biological technicians and technologists and other scientists 4
• Prepares research manuscripts for publication 5

• Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life

• 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

• Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures

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

• Provides lab with support and training to operate real-time and digital PCR equipment.

• 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

• Operate laboratory equipment to analyze samples

• Analyze laboratory findings

• Manage and organize storage of all lab frozen stocks of mammalian cell.

• Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures

• Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data

• Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards

• Interpret research or operational data

• Record research or operational data

• Conducts literature searches to identify new methods to culture and differentiate iPS cells that prevent premature differentiation.

Certifications & Licenses

• PhD in biological sciences

Field of Study

• Molecular Biology
• Genetics

Software

• Snapgene

Skills

• Culture mammalian cells

This position through NIAID/DCR/ICMOB is committed to providing comprehensive state-of-the-art in person social work services to patients, their caregivers, families and to consult/collaborate with other NIAID staff on NIAID projects and protocols within the clinical/hospital setting.

• Screening existing patients and potential research participants.

• Assessment 

• Treatment planning

• Diagnostic impressions

• Resource Referral Discharge planning identification, navigation and connecting patients to care.

• Consultation with internal and external staff, departments, agencies and organizations.

• Rounds, interdisciplinary conference, family meetings and conference coordination and attendance.

• Coordinating care and assisting patients in navigating and accessing programs, services and benefits.

• Psychosocial counseling using multiple modalities as appropriate.

• Psychoeducation to patients, families, staff and teams.

• Critical thinking, problem solving and recommendations in all areas of work.

• Assessment and eligibility financial determination for internal and external programs, resources and outside medical services.

• Reviewing and collaborating with NIAID and other staff regarding new and existing protocols in addition to protocols in the development phase – Daily

• Meet with lab members to present updates – Daily

• Independently provide social work services to Clinical Center patients, families and staff throughout the entire organization. 1

• Assists in coordinating and planning programs to meet the social and emotional needs of patients and patient’s families. 

• Collaborate with staff on treatment modalities, including crisis intervention, individual, family or group psychotherapy, emotional and environmental support and resource planning. 

• Develop and implement discharge plans for patients with complex medical and psychiatric illness. 

• Identify, make recommendations and provide referral to a wide variety of community resources in order to facilitate continuity of patient care and enhance ability to cope with illness and research participation. 

• Screen research participants for psychosocial risk and refer appropriately to professional social work staff when behavioral health problems or complex issues are identified. 

• Obtain selected information about research participants’ household, living situation, employment, financial situation and other pertinent information to make initial and continuing eligibility determinations for financial assistance.

• Identify needs for community resources and services. 

• Develop recommendations and plans for the use of agency resources and community resources and services as appropriate to the needs identified. 

• Communicate with insurance companies and health care facilities to identify possible resources for continuity of care. 

• Provide family supportive and crisis management services as needed. Screens patients for protocol and clinical trial participation. Conduct diagnostic interviews and collect family history information; meet with staff to determine inclusion or exclusion. 

• Perform psychosocial assessments of patients and families in order to identify those factors which have a bearing on patient illness and recovery and his/her ability to cope with stress and the requirements of the research protocols. 

• Assess and make recommendations to the physician about patients in pre-admission or admitted status as to their ability to tolerate research protocols and separation from the home environment. 

• Perform patient and parent diagnosis.

• Conduct structured interviews for collection of research data in off-site locations such as private home visits or community centers.

• Conduct screening and baseline evaluations in collaboration with staff. 

• Perform recruitment, screening, evaluation of patients and their families for research protocols. 

• Evaluate patients’ suitability for protocols. 

• Assists in administering and scoring of clinical interviews and assessments. 

• Conduct psychosocial risk screening and assessment of patients undergoing evaluation or participation in clinical research at the NIH Clinical Center. 

• Determine additional concrete needs for assistance and services in addition to those from which the research participant/family was referred, including housing, food, transportation, vocational support, financial assistance and healthcare resources. 

• Perform research diagnostic assessments and ratings on patients. 

• Perform clinical oversight of screening and assessment of patients. 

• Administer and score a wide range of complex structured and semi-structured interviews. 

• Perform standardized clinical ratings to assess treatment response. 

• Conduct screening and baseline evaluations in collaboration with staff medical and other research staff. 

• Perform individual and family supportive educational counseling about patient psychiatric illness and effective ways to manage.

• Documents assessments in medical records. 

• Document all patient contacts and interventions in accordance with Social Work Department Policies and Procedures. 

• Document research and clinical findings. 

• Participate in collection and analysis of data regarding the life course of illness in patients. 

• Perform document research and enter and analyze data. 

• Conducts interviews with subjects and their families. 

• Provide education regarding adjustment to illness and managing protocol related logistics. 

• Gather selected information through in-person and phone-based interviews, medical record review and consultation with interdisciplinary team members. 

• Develop a recommendation and plan to address areas of identified need and provide ongoing care to help participants and families access needed services. 

• Identify possible resources and services for which research participants/families may be eligible. 

• Discuss resource options with research participants and families and refer as appropriate, based on agreement and understanding by the participant/family. 

• Explain eligibility criteria and discuss needs, educate resource participants about agency and community resources and services for which they are eligible. 

• Perform regular, extensive telephone ratings and data collection of life events. 

• Conduct preliminary evaluation of potential probands through telephone interviewing of parent, review of medical records, consultation with treating professionals and consultation with medical staff, leading to acceptance for on-site evaluation or rejection with referral if indicated. 

• Develop and implement strategies to recruit patients for research protocols and meet with potential participants and families to explain objectives, procedures, eligibility requirements, benefits and risks.

• Coordinates patient and family care with clinical center staff. 

• Provide short term counseling related to adjustment to illness and protocol participation. 

• Address and follow up on problems requiring clinical social work services, including behavioral health needs and/or coping difficulties impacting the ability to access services; refer case to supervisor as necessary. 

• Make recommendations for appropriate discharge plans, including psychotherapy, community services involvement, special education and activity programs. 

• Coordinate patient and family care with Inpatient staff. 

• Coordinate with medical, nursing, teaching and occupational staff on social, community and economic issues. 

• Coordinating logistical and clinical medical services outside of standard clinical center protocol (OMS). 

• Participates in research group meetings and makes recommendations in the decision-making process regarding inclusion in studies and diagnosis.

• Attend and participate in rounds and interdisciplinary team meetings in order to enhance team understanding of the psychosocial factors impacting research participants, their health care and ability to comply with protocol participation. 

• Attend and participate in team and department meetings. 

• Consult with members of the multidisciplinary team to obtain background information about research participants referred for assistance. 

• Report back findings, eligibility determinations and suggested plans. 

• Recruit and screen patients for projects in the unit. 

• Perform recruitment tasks, including going into the community to explain the program to other professionals and to encourage interest in the ongoing projects. 

• Participate in program planning as new programs and projects are developed. 

• Participate in research group meetings and in the decision-making process regarding patient inclusion in the studies, patient and parent diagnosis, and patient and family management throughout participation in the research protocol.

• Collaborate with inpatient clinical staff during daily report and twice weekly clinical rounds to give patient and family information pertinent to clinical care and discharge planning. 

• Add to the Institute resource database as new resources are identified.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Licensure for Independent Clinical Social Work Practice Accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) degree 
• Medical malpractice insurance (at the rate of $1M per occurrence and $3M aggregate) 
• Medical/Clinical Social Work 
• LCSW-C for MD, and LICSW for DC or an LCSW for VA 
• 5-8 years of clinical social work experience post advanced clinical licensure.

Field of Study:

• Social Work

   

Software:

• Medical Documentation Systems

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a team. 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage competing priorities. 

• Resourcefulness in problem solving. 

• Strong customer service focus. 

• Proficiency with MS Suite. 

• Ability to communicate effectively in orally and in writing to ensure documentation and transfer of information is done professionally and proficiently. 

• Ability to apply systems theory and work tactfully and cooperatively at all levels to provide effective consultation to NIAID patients, customers, internal and external organizations/collaborators, and NIH staff 

• Knowledge of the complexities of state and local bureaucracies to assist patients make optimal use of local resources. 

• Knowledge of mental health, medical, and social services available in the metropolitan community and throughout the United States and worldwide to provide educational services and consultation. 

• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills, professional knowledge of and specialized experience in the theories, ethical principles and practices of clinical social work including family systems therapy, crisis intervention, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral interventions to diagnose and treat NIAID patients. 

• Must be able to obtain approval for social work clinical privileges through the NIH Clinical Center Social Work credentialing process. 

• Social Work experience in a medical setting, coordinating and collaborating with medical team to create safe discharge plans.