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Senior Research Assistant, Microbiology and Molecular Epidemiology

The George Washington University

Washington, DC

Assist with laboratory research according to protocols, including sample processing, culturing bacteria, biomolecule isolation, and molecular analyses including PCR, real-time PCR, and whole genome and amplicon sequencing library preparation. Assist with sample and data collection for ongoing human microbiome studies, including recruitment, screening, consenting, clinical sample collection, and interactions with study subjects such as collecting survey data.

21 days ago
Lead Biological Science Laboratory Technician

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Silver Spring, MD

The lead technician will maintain records of laboratory supply and equipment inventory, assist the laboratory chief with inventory management, create regular supply requirements lists, track incoming and outgoing animal inventory, ensure laboratory cleanliness and organization, and coordinate efforts among multiple ongoing studies. With over 200 employees and annual revenue of 15 million, TechWerks is a proven company with a highly respected leadership team consisting of career military veterans dedicated and committed to supporting the military and veteran communities.

3 days ago
Senior Research Assistant

The George Washington University

Washington, DC

The Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (BMM) department at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) strives to deliver the highest quality of professional education and training, and conduct innovative research in the areas of biochemistry, molecular genetics and genomics with a goal to better understand human disease. The research in the Department continues to connect modern biochemistry and genomic discoveries to translational medicine, leading to a unique multidisciplinary research program in biochemistry and molecular medicine.

21 days ago
Dean, College of Science

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

D. or other relevant degree, and a record of scholarship sufficient for appointment as a tenured full professor; The inclination to seek and analyze (quantitative and qualitative) data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the College's overall strategy; Ability to set and articulate vision and strategy to a wide range of constituents and to engage them in its implementation; Values governance and consensus building; The ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others; Aptitude and genuine interest in fundraising, building partnerships, and stakeholder engagement; Accessible and engaged; provide consistent, transparent communication, with strong listening skills and open dialogue; An experienced leader with strong management skills and financial acumen; A genuine commitment to the teaching and research missions of the University; Commitment to access, equity, and inclusion; ability to address and support a diverse faculty, staff, and student body with cultural competence and high emotional intelligence; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Naturally connects and builds strong collaborative relationships with others, demonstrating an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively; and . New government and corporate collaborations are emerging in the biomedical area, growing data science initiatives, expanding focus on environmental issues and transportation safety, conservation efforts at the recently opened Potomac Science Center facilities in nearby Belmont Bay, a strong academic and research presence in remote sensing and geospatial sciences, and broadened sustainability, climate, and water security programs.

2 days ago
Research Assistant

The George Washington University

Washington, DC

A Research Assistant position is available for a skilled and highly motivated Research Scientist in the Laboratory of Dr. Xiaoyan Zheng in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology and the George Washington University Cancer Center at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. In parallel, we are interested in developing novel reagents and experimental approaches combined with cutting-edge imaging technologies to study the biochemical and cell biological principles governing a critical yet poorly understood step of Hh signal transduction: trafficking of Hh receptors (II).

21 days ago
Project Manager, Translational Science, Neuroscience

Foundation of the NIH

Rockville, MD

This is a non-research, administrative management position requiring a can-do attitude, excellent interpersonal and writing skills, a high level of organization, diplomacy, focus, and the ability to work under tight deadlines with strong personal and collaborative acumen in diverse and complex biomedical research environments. POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Successful candidates for the Project Manager, Neuroscience role will be able to demonstrate: Record of leading and managing relationships with scientific and/or administrative teams from diverse sectors of biomedical science with a desire to provide service excellence.

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Science and Technology Data Analyst, Senior with Security Clearance

Booz Allen Hamilton

Arlington, VA

You Have: * 8+ years of experience in bibliometric analysis, patent analysis, science of science, S & T indicators, and S & T forecasting * Experience developing advanced data analytic and AI products to support senior leadership strategic portfolio decision making in an S & T environment * Experience with statistical methodologies, data analysis te chn iques, data management, dashboards, modeling, querying, and workflows * Experience utilizing data-driven methodologies to perform S & T assessments * Experience performing impact analysis of S & T on military capabilities for a DoD organization * Experience with programming languages, including Python, C++, or SQL * Secret clearance * Master's degree in an Engineering, Science, or Mathematics field * CompTIA Security+ CE Certification * CompTIA Linux+, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Asso cia te, Exam DP-203: Data Engineering on Micro sof t Azure, AWS Certified Data Engineer - Asso cia te ( DEA-C01 ) , or Micro sof t Certified: Azure Developer Asso cia te ( AZ-204 ) Certification Nice If You Have: * Experience developing Machine Learning and Generative AI solutions * Experience applying established analytical methods in scientometrics * Experience leading Agile development teams * Doctorate degree in an Engineering, Science, or Mathematics field Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Secret clearance is required. The Opportunity: As a Science & Te chn ology ( S & T ) Data Analyst, you combine expertise in advanced data science te chn iques with a deep knowledge of bibliometrics to unlock the secrets held by large data sets.

17 days ago
Responsible ML Data Science Engineer

Salesforce

Washington, DC

Build datasets for testing models, both generative and predictive, in collaboration with partner teamsParticipate in technical discussions, and drive engineering investments in responsible AI to improve model fairness and safety prior to launchCreate notebooks using SQL or Python, and other tools, to empower other members of OEHU with advanced analytics capabilitiesCompare between different tools and libraries options (both Salesforce-built and open-source) to identify the most appropriate one for the task at handDevelop quantitative metrics to help surface insights from structured datasetsPlan and conduct end-to-end experiments and analyses, from gathering requirements through processing and modeling the data, to identifying emerging risksMonitor and analyze logs data for harms/ threats and insightsValidate any synthetic data generation, crowdsource, or contractor jobs for labeling or data creationParticipate in labeling test data in partnership with OEHU and partner teamsContribute to the creation and use of libraries and tools that perform testing, evaluation, and mitigation of content safety issues and algorithmic biasCollaborate with industry leaders in similar positions in peer organizations on ways to improve the state of responsible AI developmentExtract logs and data from various parts of the tech stack for analysisJob Requirements/Required Skills:Practical experience in machine learning MS in a quantitative discipline with 8+ years of experienceFluent in building/prototyping machine learning models and algorithms and wrangling large datasets. Desired SkillsDemonstrated experience with bringing data science solutions from problem identification to productionExperience building and training various deep learning algorithms from scratchStrong experience leading multi-disciplinary teams driving significant business resultsPassion for the idea that technology can be a force for social good and for ethics and fairness.

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Project Manager, Translational Science, Neuroscience

Foundation of the NIH

Rockville, MD

This is a non-research, administrative management position requiring a can-do attitude, excellent interpersonal and writing skills, a high level of organization, diplomacy, focus, and the ability to work under tight deadlines with strong personal and collaborative acumen in diverse and complex biomedical research environments. POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Successful candidates for the Project Manager, Neuroscience role will be able to demonstrate: Record of leading and managing relationships with scientific and/or administrative teams from diverse sectors of biomedical science with a desire to provide service excellence.

1 day ago
Research Associate, Luo Lab

The George Washington University

Washington, DC

Research Associate will design, organize and conduct specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols, troubleshoot and design new protocols, summarize findings and publish results in research journals, under the general supervision of a faculty member. Dr. Lou’s lab main interests are advancing our understanding of the molecular and cellular pathological mechanisms of myasthenia gravis using innovative rodent models and cutting-edge technologies, and developing antigen-specific immunosuppressive therapies for the disease.

27 days ago
Director: Translational Science, Inflammation and Immunity

Foundation of the NIH

Rockville, MD

The Director will work with leading experts from biopharmaceutical companies, healthcare not-for-profit and patient advocacy organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions to design, fund, and implement projects that have a tangible impact on the lives of people living with these conditions. 10+ years of relevant professional experience in scientific project management in biotech, pharmaceutical or health related fields with strong analytical, critical-thinking abilities to proactively identify potential problems and work with teams to fill identified gaps.

1 day ago
Director: Translational Science, Inflammation and Immunity

Foundation of the NIH

Rockville, MD

The Director will work with leading experts from biopharmaceutical companies, healthcare not-for-profit and patient advocacy organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions to design, fund, and implement projects that have a tangible impact on the lives of people living with these conditions. 10+ years of relevant professional experience in scientific project management in biotech, pharmaceutical or health related fields with strong analytical, critical-thinking abilities to proactively identify potential problems and work with teams to fill identified gaps.

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Project Manager, Translational Science, Rare Diseases

Foundation of the NIH

Rockville, MD

This is a non-research, administrative management position requiring a can-do attitude, excellent interpersonal and writing skills, a high level of organization, diplomacy, focus, and the ability to work under tight deadlines with strong personal and collaborative acumen in diverse and complex biomedical research environments. POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Successful candidates for the Project Manager, Translational Science role will be able to demonstrate: Record of leading and managing relationships with scientific and/or administrative teams from diverse sectors of biomedical science with a desire to provide service excellence.

1 day ago
Project Manager, Translational Science, Rare Diseases

Foundation of the NIH

Rockville, MD

This is a non-research, administrative management position requiring a can-do attitude, excellent interpersonal and writing skills, a high level of organization, diplomacy, focus, and the ability to work under tight deadlines with strong personal and collaborative acumen in diverse and complex biomedical research environments. POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Successful candidates for the Project Manager, Translational Science role will be able to demonstrate: Record of leading and managing relationships with scientific and/or administrative teams from diverse sectors of biomedical science with a desire to provide service excellence.

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Senior Project Manager (Data Science Focus)

Axiologic Solutions

Springfield, VA

Responsibilities:Support monthly exercise updates to AI/ML director, and recommend exercises and scope to participate inConduct bi-weekly meetings with T&E to determine metrics and value of participations in exercisesAdvise prime integrators on requirements for participation in exercisesAdvise prime integrators on exercise documents and internal planning meetingsParticipate in hosting unit exercise meetings and represent AI/ML equitiesAs necessary, participate in exercises, assist site engineers, and provide feedback for outbriefs. The position also involves active participation in hosting unit meetings, representing AI/ML in exercises, assisting site engineers, and providing critical feedback for post-exercise briefings.

2 days ago
Associate Biologist

ATCC

Gaithersburg, MD

Continuous Learning and Problem-Solving: Master aseptic technique, gain experience with various cell lines and organisms, and tackle routine challenges in alignment with organizational policies. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program.

19 days ago
Commercial Construction Superintendent - Healthcare & Life Sciences

HITT Contracting

Falls Church, VA

Ensure complete, accurate daily documentation of work orders/tickets, understanding subcontractor scope of work to avoid unnecessary change orders, and identifying problems early and act immediately to provide solutions. The Superintendent provides leadership and serves as the liaison between project team members to promote the interest of both the business and clients in all matters, as well as demonstrate the characteristics of a mid-level leader.

13 days ago
Research Scientist

The George Washington University

Washington, DC

Qualified candidates will hold a Master’s degree plus 5 years of experience or a PhD plus 2 years of experience in a related discipline to include at least 2 years of research and/or college level teaching in a field basic to the work to be performed. Collaborate and Communicate: Create detailed project documentation, organize meetings, and maintain effective communication with stakeholders, team members, and collaborators.

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Washington Science Jobs Overview

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