Precision Medicine Scientist

Joint Research and Development • Washington, DC, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

JRAD is seeking a highly qualified Precision Medicine Scientist to support health technology development initiatives for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).

Roles/Responsibilities:

This role requires extensive experience in precision medicine or genomics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in gene expression, drug-resistant tumors, other rare disease research, mental health treatment, strategy development, or health policy research.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Analysis and Execution:
- Engage in a versatile role, collaborating with the Government to define, execute, and oversee technology development initiatives.
- Provide on-demand proposal support and assist project leads in executing multiple advanced technology programs.
Project Management:
- Manage projects, identify and implement accessible technology solutions, and identify technology solutions that need to exist to solve problems.
- Coordinate program activities with team members, plan tasks, and monitor execution progress.
Oversight and Coordination:
- Support the oversight of program activity, budget, and contractor progress.
- Ensure efficient operations and timely product completion.
Contract and Acquisition Support:
- Provide contract management and acquisition support.
- Develop program briefings for Government stakeholders.
- Contribute to program plans, briefings, and technical reports.
Technical Support and Communication:
- Organize technical meetings and conferences.
- Assist in the development of technical documentation and reports.

Required Skills and Education:

PhD in Biophysics, Psychology, Oncological Sciences, or a related scientific field.
10+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Experience:

Background in gene expression, drug-resistant tumors, other rare disease research, mental health treatment, strategy development, or health policy research.

Security Clearance:

The ability to obtain or maintain Public Trust.

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
Disability Insurance
401K Plan
Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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