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Scientific Reviewer

Employer
Medical Science & Computing (MSC), a Dovel company
Location
Rockville, Maryland
Start date
Jan 19, 2022

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We are currently searching for a Scientific Reviewer to provide support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This opportunity is a full-time position with MSC, and it is on-site in Rockville, MD.

 

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Work with the Designated Federal Official (DFO), Federal Scientific Review Officer (SRO), to manage the scientific peer review of grant and cooperative agreement applications, and contract proposals assigned to the program for primary merit review.
  • Assist the DFO on multiple tasks/review assignments (grants and contracts) at one time.
  • Possess and apply scientific knowledge in areas related to the program mission and the NIH peer review process.
  • Possess and apply Federal, DHHS, and NIH grant and contract acquisition policy to all work.
  • Assist the DFO in identifying the administrative and the scientific issues in the grant applications or contract proposals, e.g., application completeness, adherence to scientific and administrative requirements of the solicitation; understand the hypotheses and rationale presented in the applications/proposals; describe and list the type of science and specific technologies proposed in the application and contract proposals.
  • Possess the ability to learn how to use the developed digital business systems (IMPAC II, eRA Commons, QVR, RIMS, Pub Med, NIH Reviewer Support Site, Access databases, NIH Reporter, numerous macros) that have been developed to facilitate SRP SROs work.
  • Able to search for reviewers with appropriate scientific expertise and recommend potential reviewers to the DFO.
  • Use good writing and communication skills.
  • Provide timely response to all inquiries from the program, reviewers, and applicants and keeps DFO informed of all actions.
  • Assist the DFO in preparing guidance documents for reviewers, use of electronic systems, and submission of critiques.
  • Capture the results of committee deliberations during the review meeting.
  • Assist the DFO with the conduct of the review meeting.
  • Assist the DFO in the development of summary statements for grant application reviews, or Technical Evaluation Reports for contract proposals.

 

Requirements
  • Ph.D. in microbiology, immunology, virology, or related biomedical or translational field with expertise and independent research in basic or clinical research background in one or more of the following areas: HIV/AIDS, basic and translational virology, biology and immunology of infectious diseases, microbiology, parasitology, basic and translational immunology, autoimmunity, allergic diseases, transplantation immunology, mucosal immunology, vaccine immunology, and/or immunological effects of radiation exposure. infectious diseases: postdoctoral experience (recent research presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals are expected as evidence of independent research experience); Bachelor’s degree plus four (4) years of specialized experience are equivalent to a Ph.D. or a Minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (MS Access experience).
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills.
  • Some knowledge of NIH.
  • Organizational and interpersonal abilities; proficiency in technical/scientific writing.
  • Ability to lift boxed paper files for transport to/from meeting.

 

Due to our contractual requirements and federal orders, including an Executive Order from the White House and an emergency regulation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the position for which you are applying requires that you provide proof of your vaccination status. If you are unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for medical reasons or because of a sincerely held religious belief, you may request an exemption from the vaccination requirement which shall be reviewed after the submission of requested documentation. If an accommodation is granted, the conditions may include weekly testing and masking. All Guidehouse employees also agree to follow any additional health and safety mitigation policies that may be required in the workplace.

 

Company Description

Dovel Technologies and its Family of Companies (Medical Science & Computing and Ace Info Solutions) was acquired in October 2021.

 

Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.

 

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

 

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance, including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

 

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

 

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse, and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

 

 

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