Health Scientist

Job Family :

Scientist (Digital)

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :

We are searching for a Health Scientist. This role will serve as an expert responsible for providing technical leadership and direction to HIV research with specific assistance to shift the NIH HIV AIDS portfolios to focus on implementation science. The Health Scientist will be responsible for formulating planning recommending and evaluating broad NIH-wide or trans-Institute program objectives policies and activities. This is a full-time remote opportunity supporting the office in Rockville MD.

• Identify gaps in existing scientific knowledge and provide recommendations for future research efforts.

• Analyze the scientific merit and the adequacy of current and projected research programs.

• Review short- and long-range planning proposals to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and mission.

• Analyze program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.

• Plan develop and implement immediate and long-range goals and objectives designed to strengthen and enhance the success of the research program.

What You Will Need :

• Minimum education required: Master's Degree

• A minimum of TWO (2) years of experience in HIV research or similar research.

• Measurement and tolls that assess and design scientific studies.

• Ability to communicate science both orally and in writing.

• Experience with Socio-Behavioral and Implementation Science.

• Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanism.

• Familiarity with coding and classification of grants.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Prior experience with NIH or HHS agencies preferred

• A Master’s Degree in General Social Sciences Miscellaneous Social Sciences or Interdisciplinary Social Sciences.

The annual salary range for this position is $74000.00-$124000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill sets experience and training security clearances licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Assistance and ID theft protection etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.

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