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The Geneva Foundation

Senior Research Scientist

The Geneva Foundation, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811

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About The Position The Senior Research Scientist will lead scientific and technical support to management of research projects and oversee execution and maintenance of multiple experiments for the research study. This position will provide domain expertise and assist in coordinating the efforts of a multidisciplinary team of government and contract researchers, clinicians, academic experts and consumers to bring all the various projects in their domain together into a cohesive effort.

This is an on‑site position assigned to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. A thorough government background check will be required.

About The Project Compensation: $120,000

Qualifications

Advanced Degree (PhD or MD) required

5–10 years knowledge and experience with Department of Defense (DoD) Grants and Agreements administration and management, preferred

5–10 years Medical research project management experience strongly desired, preferably with Department of Defense

Experience with advanced medical technologies, preferred

Knowledge of military system, preferred

Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication

Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor

Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and available to interact with employees, clients and sponsors of all levels

Ability to exercise independent judgment in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects

Ability to develop strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results

Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software

Responsibilities

Adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), International Air Transportation Association (IATA), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and infection control procedures, as applicable

Reviews research documentation and provides detailed technical written notes and reports as applicable

Performs recurring analyses on research portfolios to identify critical gaps, exceptional results and/or lack of progress

Interacts with other services and government agencies, organizes and hosts research planning and the coordination of meetings, and informs the Principal Investigator of developments

Assists in the preparation and analysis of laboratory experiments

Observes recording, measurements, and reports results in notebook and technical reports

Collects data, performs data analysis and data entry

Prepares interim and final progress reports

Disseminates research results

Maintains open communication with the Principal Investigator, advises of processes, reports progress, and serves as a point of contact, as applicable

Provides guidance to scientists preparing research proposals, including guidance on research protocol development, as needed

Performs scientific reviews on research proposals submitted for consideration, as requested

Directs multifunctional teams and provides clinical and scientific domain expertise as needed

Maintains and updates files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.)

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Research Services

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