Scientific Research Technologist/Programmer

Job Description:
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:
None
Public Trust/Other Required:
MBI (T2)
Job Family:
Software Engineering
Skills:
Job Qualifications:
IT Database, Python (Programming Language), Web Applications
Certifications:
None
Experience:
6 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No
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 programmers
Develop software applications and tools to support non-animal research methods, such as cell lines and computational models
Design, implement, and optimize computational models and simulations to facilitate research experiments and data analysis
Collaborate with researchers, biostatisticians, and data analysts to translate scientific requirements into functional software solutions
Required:
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

MA/MS in a relevant field and 6+ years of professional experience supporting tool development and performing web and database curation and management
Experience in writing and maintaining clean, efficient, and well-documented code
Experience in data processing, analysis, and visualization to support research findings and derive insights
Experience ensuring software and computational models adhere to scientific and regulatory standards
Experience testing, debugging, and improving existing software applications to enhance functionality and performance
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, Java, C++, or similar
Familiarity with bioinformatics tools, databases, and resources
Providing quality assurance on deliverables and timely delivery
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Preferred:

Experience in NAMs or a related scientific field
Experience with tool development for modeling methods
Familiarity with biology/toxicology modeling and AI approaches (e.g., ML, expert systems, computer vision)
Experience with machine learning algorithms and their applications in biological research
Knowledge of database management and SQL
Experience 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 match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional scientific growth opportunities, including journal subscriptions, conference attendance, and supporting publication journey
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
The likely salary range for this position is $97,968 - $120,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid
Work Location:
USA NC Raleigh
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards At GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
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