Benefits: - 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
About this Role: In this role, you will provide computational, data science, and bioinformatics support for Office of Research Innovation, Validation, and Application's (ORIVA) research validation and application programs across D-NICEATM and DAIBR.
You will develop and maintain NIH databases, build analytical tools, support computational modeling, and deliver data-driven insights to a multidisciplinary team advancing human-centered biomedical research. This role sits at the intersection of data science, regulatory science, and biomedical research.
Key Responsibilities: - Develop and execute analytical workflows to process, analyze, and interpret large-scale biomedical datasets
- Apply computational and bioinformatics methods in support of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) related research objectives
- Maintain and enhance NIH databases and tools through data curation, integration, and interoperability support
- Build and maintain data pipelines and analytical tools using Python, R, or equivalent languages
- Develop and update user support materials, websites, and training resources
- Ensure all published materials meet 508-compliance standards
- Present complex analytical results clearly to scientific and non-technical audiences
- Support data validation, cleansing, and governance per NIH data quality standards
Qualifications and Skills: - PhD in bioinformatics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in an equivalent field with 4 years of additional experience
- Proficiency in at least two programming languages: Python, R, Perl, or equivalent
- Experience with bioinformatics tools, databases, and high-throughput data analysis
- Experience managing and integrating large biomedical or genomic datasets
- Strong background in statistical analysis, data modeling, and computational methods
- U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
Desired Skills and Competencies: - Expertise in NAMs or computational toxicology
- Experience with NIH scientific databases and platforms
- Familiarity with in silico modeling, Adverse Outcome Pathway (AOP) frameworks, or ICCVAM/OECD validation standards
- Prior NIH and/or HHS contractor experience
- Experience with cloud platforms or HPC environments
- Peer-reviewed publications in a related field
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $110,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
