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Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. We are seeking a Senior Biomedical Research Scientist / Engineer in Biosensors / Molecular Assays to support the Health Science Futures (HSF) Office at Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health ( ARPA-H). The contractor for this position will provide critical subject matter technical expertise to ARPA-H projects and programs that aim to translate scientific and technological breakthroughs into real-world products and services. The role is estimated to support a fully remote work arrangement that involves occasional travel for conferences and meetings. Please Note : This position is contingent upon contract award.

BACKGROUND

ARPA-H plays a pivotal role in identifying and funding groundbreaking biomedical and health projects that exceed the scope of traditional research efforts and commercial activities. The ARPA-H Health Science Futures (HSF) office aids in accelerating advances across research areas and removing limitations that stymie progress towards solutions.

TASKS / SERVICES . The contractor shall :

Supporting the development and management of new and existing ARPA-H programs.
Provide subject matter expertise in biosensors, multiplexed molecular assays for small molecule quantification, and machine / deep learning.
Evaluate technical proposals for scientific merit and innovation. Provide feedback, organize reviewer comments, draft recommendations and project summaries, and presentation materials.
Handle a wide variety of tasks, such as briefing support and general administrative actions.

REQUIREMENTS . The contractor must have :

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or related discipline, with expertise in developing biosensors and have breadth of expertise to assess technologies across a broad range of applications.

Expertise in multiplexed molecular assays for small molecule quantification is needed, as is the development of data science pipelines for robust analysis of readouts.

The ideal candidate will be within 1-5 years of graduate school completion, preferably having been involved both in sensor and analysis developments, including mathematical modeling and machine / deep learning.

Intellectual curiosity, willingness to branch to new fields, capability to multi-task, strong writing and presentation skills are required.

Initiative and the capability of being proactive are also required.

Candidates should have strong technical writing skills, ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to broad audiences, digest basic and applied research across areas of biotechnology and apply to health capability gaps, and demonstrates a willingness to explore the scientific literature for emerging biotechnology.

Previous experience in providing direct support to an ARPA-style Program Manager in development of new program starts, and in the subsequent support of the source selection process is highly desirable.

Additional expertise in robotics, endocrinology, circuit design, devices and biology are preferred but not required.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE

When you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job description can be made available at that time.

Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren’t contacted for this position, you are still part of our talent network. All Kelly recruiters have access to your profile, which expands your opportunities even further.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account.

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