ARPA-H Junior Scientist II (Biomedical)

Please note: This position is contingent upon contract award

ARPA-H is a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to catalyzing breakthrough innovations in health and biotechnology. We are looking for a passionate junior scientist that is excited to join our team in this trailblazing opportunity to support high-risk, high-reward research projects that have the potential to revolutionize our understanding and treatment of diseases. The candidate should have experience in immunology, virology, infectious diseases, or vaccinology.

Within ARPA-H the scientist will:

• Provide technical support to an ARPA-H Program Manager by serving as scientific and technical advisors for cutting-edge research projects. 
• Support program managers in development of new research programs, methods, concepts, and operational processes. 
• Support ARPA-H performers and scientists via your field(s) of expertise, knowledge of emerging technologies in this field(s), and your abilities to analyze and solve problems. 
• Provide strategic assessments of methods and technologies related to the development of technologies and devices. 
• Collaborate with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and clinicians to translate research discoveries into real-world applications. 
• Prepare briefings and other documents to include strategic messaging in support of an ARPA-H Program Manager and the transformative programs being supported.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• MS in biomedical sciences or related fields
• Skilled in conceiving, planning, and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to independently conduct appropriate analyses designed to offer recommendations, solutions, and alternatives to resolve R&D issues, concerns, problems, or methods.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices.
• Must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance
• US work authorization (we participate in E-Verify)

Preferred qualifications:

• 7 years of experience/expertise in immunology, virology, infectious diseases, or vaccinology is highly preferred.
• One year or more experience working with ARPA Program Managers.
• Published articles in Field of Expertise highly desirable.
• Experience preparing briefings and other documents of a biomedical, scientific research, or healthcare nature. Includes support for strategic messaging development.

Salary and benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including full health and dental, HSA and retirement accounts, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off and 11 federal holidays.

Location: Washington DC, Hybrid

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