ARPA-H Geneticist or Neuroscience Technical SETA

Job Description

Job Description

Opportunity :

ARPA-H Geneticist or Neuroscience Technical SETA

Mission Office : Health Science Futures (HSF))

This is a funded position and is an immediate need.

Corporate Overview

SD Solutions, LLC is a fast-growing professional services company, providing Cybersecurity, Strategy & Governance, IT Modernization, Management Consulting, and Professional Services solutions to large and small clients in the federal government sector. Our broad spectrum of services also includes digital & legacy transition, decommissioning, communications, event planning & logistics, and operations. It is our mission to deliver enduring results to our clients using strong business acumen, technical solutions, and management services. Our core values include quality, timeliness, integrity, trusted relationships, and corporate citizenship.

Opportunity Overview

SD Solutions is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Biomedical Research Scientist / Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Genetics or Neuroscience for advanced scientific research, engineering, and technology development. As a leading agency in health innovation, ARPA-H focuses on creating breakthrough technologies and methodologies to advance the health of the nation. The researcher will play a critical role in driving this mission forward. The successful applicant will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to conduct rigorous research and develop cutting-edge solutions that address complex health challenges faced by our nation.

The scientist in this role will participate in research projects that align with ARPA-H's strategic objectives. You will collaborate with the ARPA-H Program Manager and team to effectuate bold research initiatives, support the development, funding, and management of new and existing programs to meet the mission of accelerating better health outcomes for everyone.

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is a new agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It is a research funding agency that supports transformative biomedical and health breakthroughs to provide health solutions for all. ARPA-H accelerates better health outcomes for everyone by supporting the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems. These opportunities will advance high-potential, high-impact biomedical and health research that cannot be readily accomplished through traditional research or commercial activity. With a scope spanning the molecular to the societal, these programs have the potential to radically improve everyone's health."

Responsibilities Include but are limited to :

• Assist, support and provide advice to the Program Manager to further the development and progress of new and existing programs.
• Conduct thorough technical scientific evaluation of the current R&D landscape to identify gaps in research portfolios and address critical needs that are aligned with the ARPA-H mission.
• Monitor and track performers progress toward established metrics.
• Read and digest complex information and develop team and executive level briefings for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Utilize strong logical and critical thinking skills to critically review scientific and technical data.
• Integrate into an existing team to support current ARPA-H efforts and operate independently and in a group environment in support of technical R&D efforts.
• Perform basic administrative tasks such as collecting, sorting, analyzing, and writing Internal programmatic reports / briefings on relevant topics in a health-related field.
• Some CONUS travel is expected (~10-20%) as needed.

Requirements Overview

Category One : Genetics, genetic medicines development, translational medicine, clinical medicine, clinical trials, rare diseases, patient advocacy, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, AI development, iPS cell technology;

Category Two : Brain plasticity, brain-computer interfaces, attention, learning, computational models, neuroscience, neurobiology, neurodevelopment, neuroanatomy, or psychedelic-assisted therapies, mental health, anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorders.

Employment Type

Clearance, Citizenship, and Work Location

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SD Solutions Culture

We are a fast-growing company who puts people first. Our focus is on building the right team to provide exceptional services to our customers and to grow with our organization. We offer very competitive compensation and a very attractive benefits package. We believe in corporate citizenship and provide several levels of support to students, schools, teachers, and other organizations in our local community. If you are looking for a new opportunity to make a difference and build your career in a positive way, please join us. We're waiting for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SD Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.

Whenever possible, SD Solutions makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by law.

Candidate Referral Fee Program

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To submit a qualified referral, please visit our website. You'll need to send the candidate's contact information and / or resume to SD Solutions and include "Candidate Referral" in the subject line. Your referral must be an active candidate interested in new opportunities. You must include the candidate's full name and contact information (i.e., email address and phone number).

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