Scientific Program Manager 6

Must be a US Citizen
W2 with full benefits

Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen

Columbus Technologies and Services Inc. is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Columbus offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a Scientific Program Manager to work onsite with the National Institutes of Health in Rockville, MD.

This is a long-term position which offers:

• Competitive salary
• Tremendous growth opportunity
• Opportunity to work at NIH, the world's foremost medical research center
• Learn more about what Columbus can do for you at www.columbususa.com

• The US base salary for this full-time position is $100-$134/hr +benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

• Support NCATS scientists engaging in high content screening experiments by advising on optimal equipment, control layout and performance, and assay conditions required to generate data that is reproducible.
• Collaborate with data scientists at NCATS to ensure data analysis pipelines and algorithms are reproducible and applicable to a wide range of scientific projects.
• Monitor andperform critical maintenance of preclinical laboratory equipment to ensure proper operation and prevent functional failure.
• Develops and assists staff implement policies and procedures related to the organization's scientific programs.
• Collects, analyzes and creates scientific program information.
• Coordinates workshops and reports their outcomes.
• Evaluates current scientific programs and determines if changes need to be made.
• Assists with analyzing current scientific programs and developing and proposing new initiatives.
• Collaborates with management and prepares reports to keep them updated on new and ongoing programs and activities.
• Coordinates staff responsible for developing, installing and maintaining scientific programs.
• Analyzes current policies and procedures and suggests and develops improvements.
• Assists in preparing and developing future strategic plans.
• Prepares and provides educational materials to staff.
• Works closely with management to develop new initiatives that further scientific research.
• Uses scientific expertise to review grant proposals and Interacts with potential grantees to obtain additional information.

Required Skills:

• PhD in Molecular Biology or related discipline
• Demonstrates expertise with Microsoft MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Compound and sample management expertise to enable high throughput screening applications
• Agile Project management planning, conducting, and executing agile ceremonies - analytical, organizational and time management
• Research conduct and compliance
• Project management
• Writing