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Request for Information(RFI) No.75N92022Q0353 Title: NIDCR Scientific Support Services

This is a Request for Information (RFI). This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations .

The purpose of this RFI is to obtain knowledge and information for project planning purposes.

Background The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is the Federal Government's principal agency for dental and craniofacial and related fields of research and training. NIDCR’s mission is to advance fundamental knowledge about dental, oral, and craniofacial (DOC) health and disease and translate these findings into prevention, early detection, and treatment strategies that improve overall health for all individuals and communities across the lifespan. This mission is accomplished by:

• Performing and supporting basic and clinical research;

• Conducting and funding research training and career development programs to ensure an adequate number of talented, well-prepared, and diverse investigators;

• Coordinating and assisting relevant research and research-related activities among all sectors of the research community;

• Promoting the timely transfer of knowledge gained from research and its implications for health to the public, health professionals, researchers, and policy-makers.

The NIDCR Division of Intramural Research (DIR) conducts research in its own laboratories and clinics;

supports research projects related to dental, oral, and craniofacial health and disease in the context of the whole body; supports outstanding basic, translational, and clinical research and training to advance their understanding of biological processes relevant to dental, oral, and craniofacial health. The NIDCR/DIR supports construction of laboratories, clinics, and related facilities necessary for dental, oral, and craniofacial health and disease through the award of construction grants; carries out other projects and needs related to the overall mission and objectives of the NIDCR.

Purpose and Objectives

The purpose of this acquisition is to provide scientific support services to assist the NIDCR in meeting its overall operational objectives. The Task Areas encompasses providing scientific support services to research efforts involving human subjects, non-human subjects and non-living subjects.

Contractor Requirements

See attached draft Statement of Work (SOW) for specific requirements for these services.

Capability statement /information sought

Interested qualified small business organizations should complete the questionnaire linked below. The responses will be evaluated based on the contractor’s ability to provide the services that meets the specifications outlined in the attached Statement of Work. All responses must be received by May 25, 2022 at 3:00 PM, EST in order to be considered.

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Disclaimer and Important Notes

This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to provide the services. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and/or solicitation may be published in the System for Award Management (betaSAM). However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.

Confidentiality

No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).

Points of Contact

Contracting Office Address:

Office of Acquisitions 6705 Rockledge Drive MSC 7902, Bethesda, MD, 20892-7902, United States

Primary Point of Contact:

Elizabeth Francois Contracting Specialist Elizabeth.francois@nih.gov Phone: (301) 827-3317

Secondary Point of Contact:

Lisa Portner Contracting Officer lisa.portner@nih.gov Phone: (301) 827-7705

Attachment 1

Scientific Support Services for The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

STATEMENT OF WORK

BACKGROUND:

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is the Federal Government's principal agency for dental and craniofacial and related fields of research and training. NIDCR’s mission is to advance fundamental knowledge about dental, oral, and craniofacial (DOC) health and disease and translate these findings into prevention, early detection, and treatment strategies that improve overall health for all individuals and communities across the lifespan.

This requirement is to provide scientific support services to assist the NIDCR in meeting its overall operational objectives. The Task Areas encompasses providing scientific support services to research efforts involving human subjects, non-human subjects and non-living subjects. The services contemplated range from management assistance; directly assisting in an experiment, laboratory, or a clinical setting; obtaining, compiling, or organizing data and writing reports; to conducting or assisting in all publishing or other communications efforts related to the research. Further, the level of scientific expertise being obtained through this includes tasks requiring degrees, credentials, licenses, or certifications including licensed practitioners and highly specialized Ph.D. or doctorate level scientists.

The NIDCR Division of Intramural Research (DIR) conducts research in its own laboratories and clinics; supports research projects related to dental, oral, and craniofacial health and disease in the context of the whole body; supports outstanding basic, translational, and clinical research and training to advance their understanding of biological processes relevant to dental, oral, and craniofacial health. The NIDCR/ DIR supports construction of laboratories, clinics, and related facilities necessary for dental, oral, and craniofacial health and disease through the award of construction grants; carries out other projects and needs related to the overall mission and objectives of the NIDCR.

OBJECTIVE:

The Contractor shall provide support services as described in the following three Task Areas.

Services shall be furnished according to the individual BPA Calls issued during the contract period of performance. The services contemplated range from management assistance; directly assisting in an experiment, laboratory, or a clinical setting; obtaining, compiling, or organizing data and writing reports; conducting or assisting in all publishing or other communications efforts related to the research.

Task Area 1: Support Services Related to Human Subjects

This Task Area encompasses providing clinical research support and other professional support to research efforts involving human subjects. The support contemplated ranges from management assistance; directly assisting in an experiment, laboratory, or a clinical setting;

obtaining, compiling, or organizing data and writing reports; to conducting or assisting in all publishing or other communications efforts related to the research. Hence, any task which the NIDCR requires to support research involving human subjects, and only human subjects, may be obtained under this Task Area. Further, the level of professional expertise being obtained through this Task Area runs the full gamut from work tasks not requiring degrees, credentials, licenses, or certifications up to and including licensed practitioners and highly specialized PhD or doctorate level professional. The labor categories related to this Task Area include Special Item Number (SIN) 621-046, 541380, and 541690 but are not limited to the following:

Animal Biologist Animal Technician Periodontist Biochemist Bioinformatics Scientist Biologist Biologist, Senior Chemist Chemist, Senior Clinical Program Manager Clinical Protocol Coordinator Clinical Protocol Coordinator, Senior Clinical Research Coordinator Clinical Research Coordinator, Senior Clinical Research Support Laboratory Assistant Laboratory Technician Laboratory Manager Clinical Trials Admin Administration Scientific Data Specialist Communications Specialist

Task Area 2: Support Services Related to Non-Human Subjects

Medical Officer Office Manager Project Manager Patient Coordinator Program Assistant Research Analyst Research Associate Research Nurse Scientific Data Manager Scientific Policy Analyst, Senior Scientific Program Analyst Scientific Program Manager Senior Scientific Researcher Jr Scientific Research Sr.

Scientist Subject Matter Expert Scientist, Senior Technical Writer, Scientific Technical Writer, Scientific/Sr

This Task Area encompasses providing clinical research support and other professional support to research efforts involving non-human subjects. The support contemplated ranges from management assistance; providing professional analyst and advice; furnishing logistical or operational support or assistance; directly assisting in an experiment, laboratory, or a clinical setting; obtaining, compiling, or organizing data and writing reports; to conducting or assisting in all publishing or other communication efforts related to the research. Hence, any tasks which the NIDCR requires to support research involving non-human subjects, and only non-human subjects, may be obtained under this Task Area. Further, the level of professional expertise being obtained through this Task Area runs the full gamut from work tasks not requiring degrees, credential, licenses, or certifications up to and including licensed practitioners and highly specialized PhD or doctorate level professionals. The labor categories related to this Task Area include Special Item Number (SIN) 621-046, 541380, and 541690 but are not limited to the following:

Animal Biologist Animal Technician Periodontist Biochemist Bioinformatics Scientist Biologist Biologist, Senior Chemist Chemist, Senior Clinical Program Manager Clinical Protocol Coordinator Clinical Protocol Coordinator, Senior Clinical Research Coordinator Clinical Research Coordinator, Senior Clinical Research Support Laboratory Assistant Laboratory Technician Laboratory Manager Clinical Trials Admin Administration Scientific Data Specialist Communications Specialist

Medical Officer Office Manager Project Manager Patient Coordinator Program Assistant Research Analyst Research Associate Research Nurse Scientific Data Manager Scientific Policy Analyst, Senior Scientific Program Analyst Scientific Program Manager Senior Scientific Researcher Jr Scientific Research Sr.

Scientist Subject Matter Expert Scientist, Senior

Task Area 3: Support Services Related to Non-Living Subjects – Human Materials

This Task Area encompasses providing clinical research support and other professional support to research efforts which do not involve living subjects. The support contemplated ranges from management assistance; providing professional analyst and advice; furnishing logistical or operational support or assistance; directly assisting in an experiment, laboratory, or a clinical setting; obtaining, compiling, or organizing data and writing reports; to conducting or assisting in all publishing or other communications efforts related to the research. Hence, any task which the NIDCR requires to support research not involving living subjects, and only research not involving living subjects, may be obtained under this Task Area. Further, the level of professional expertise being obtained through this Task Area runs the full gamut from work tasks not requiring degrees, credentials, licenses, or certifications up to and including licensed practitioners and highly specialized PhD or doctorate level professionals. The labor categories related to this Task Area include Special Item Number (SIN) 621-046, 541380, and 541690 but are not limited to the following:

Animal Biologist Animal Technician Periodontist Biochemist Bioinformatics Scientist Biologist Biologist, Senior Chemist Chemist, Senior Clinical Program Manager Clinical Protocol Coordinator Clinical Protocol Coordinator, Senior Clinical Research Coordinator Clinical Research Coordinator, Senior Clinical Research Support Laboratory Assistant Laboratory Technician Laboratory Manager Clinical Trials Admin Administration Scientific Data Specialist

Medical Officer Office Manager Project Manager Patient Coordinator Program Assistant Research Analyst Research Associate Research Nurse Scientific Data Manager Scientific Policy Analyst, Senior Scientific Program Analyst Scientific Program Manager Senior Scientific Researcher Jr Scientific Research Sr.

Scientist Subject Matter Expert Scientist, Senior

Communications Specialist

FILLING LABOR CATEGORIES TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED SERVICES:

Approximately 85% of all work tasks are anticipated to be long term efforts requiring continuous performance for more than six (6) months; however, at the discretion of the Government, there may be a need for intermittent tasks with flexible hours. The majority of the services required shall necessitate full-time work; however, there may be a need for part-time services and overtime. Part-time and overtime requirements shall be defined on the individual BPA Call award documents.

CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT OF ITS EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND CONSULTANTS:

The Contractor shall be required to handle all management issues for its employees, subcontractors, and consultants, which includes a wide variety of in-processing issues such as employee orientation, completion of forms, facility tours, availability of parking, security requirement, etc. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide electronic timekeeping services, verify hours worked, resolve individual contractor issues, administer Government approved travel requirements, provide visa processing for non-US citizen contract employees, etc. The Contractor also shall be required to provide accurate and timely billing rates and confirmations for each individual contractor employee, subcontractor employee or consultant hired.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

a. Recruitment and Retention:

The Contractor shall employ hiring and retention practices to ensure that it can identify, screen, place, monitor, train, and retain qualified candidates to fulfill service requirements under this contract.

b. Training:

The Contractor, at its own expense, shall perform training, except as otherwise noted below:

1. The Government may provide training on NIDCR-specific systems particular to the work to be performed by the Contractor. If the Contractor changes employees during the performance of task frequently enough to interfere with Government operations and impose a burden on Government training staff, the Contractor may be subject to a downward equitable adjustment, and/or a determination that the Contractor has failed to perform relevant BPA Calls.

2. Limited training of individual contractors may be authorized; as an example, when the client agency changes software systems during the performance of an ongoing task, and it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government to furnish that training to the Contractor’s chosen individual.

3. When the Government has given prior approval for training to meet special requirements that are peculiar to a BPA Call, the Government may reimburse the contractor for tuition, travel, and per diem, as applicable. Any reimbursement shall be in accordance with FAR Subpart 31.2 and reimbursed travel costs shall not exceed the applicable per diem and mileage rates in the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). The travel/training/conference attendance will be negotiated in advance and awarded as a fixed-price BPA Call or BPA Call modification. A training request form shall be prepared by the individual contractor and forwarded to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review. If the travel/training/conference is deemed appropriate, the COR shall approve it and the Contractor will notify Contractor personnel via written notification.

Types of visas often required for travel include J-2, H1B, O-1, F-1 and TN. Funds for visa processing fees will be awarded in the BPA Calls that require them.

4. The Contractor shall ensure that each individual contractor/subcontractor/ consultant employee completes all NIDCR required training courses.

5. The Contractor shall provide an appropriate orientation outlining guidelines for working at the NIDCR and NIDCR’s policies for on-site contractors, and any applicable Contractor company policies.

6. In very limited circumstances, relocation expenses may be negotiated and paid for as provided by the Contractor’s fixed-price proposal in response to an issued BPA Call. In those circumstances, costs shall be in accordance with FAR 31.205-35, the FTR, and NIH policies.

c. Licensing and Certification Requirements:

The Contractor shall ensure that contract staff possesses the appropriate licensure and/or certification as required by applicable law for the service being performed, and/or provided in the labor category description or the task order.

d. Insurance Requirements:

The Contractor must meet requisite insurance requirements for all skill categories or as is customary for the services being performed (such as Standard Workmen’s Compensation, Employer’s Liability Insurance, Ref: FAR Clause 52.228-7 Insurance-Liability to Third Persons, March 1996).

e. Weekend and Holiday Work:

The Contractor may be required to perform services on weekends and Government-recognized holidays listed below when required within the individual BPA Call.

• New Year’s Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

• President’s Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Columbus Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

f. Overtime If necessary, authorization for overtime may be provided as part of an individual BPA Call.

Overtime shall be in accordance with FAR Clause 52.222-2 (Payment for Overtime Premiums (July 1990)).

g. Place of Performance The primary place of work for most requirements shall be the Bethesda, Maryland areas with other possible places of work being at other locations throughout the United States. Further, the principal place of work for many requirements shall be in a NIDCR facility; however, at the discretion of the Government, the contractor personnel may perform some requirements remotely (contractor facility or telework).

Labor Category Descriptions:

Animal Biologist Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. degree and 3+ years of experience.

Animal Technician Provides care to various kinds of animals depending on where they work, such as in a lab, shelters, and veterinary offices. As an animal care technician, you monitor animals daily and log any health abnormalities or illnesses. Other responsibilities and duties include feeding and giving animals fresh water, cleaning cages, hosing down walkways, and more thorough cleaning tasks such as disinfecting walls, windows, filter plates, and more. You clean the rest of the facility as well as instruments and operating rooms in research facilities and labs. You also prepare and stock supplies in each room while maintaining inventory.

Minimum Qualifications: A.S. degree and 2+ years of experience

Periodontist Provides standard of care periodontal treatment to patients with severe periodontitis (according to NIH clinical protocols). Conduct periodontal evaluation, including screening examinations, research sample collection, biopsies and other examinations and procedures required by the current and future OIIU protocols. Provides consultation services to patients regarding their treatment plan, including explaining procedures and treatment options. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 10+ years of experience

Biochemist Studies the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. degree and 8+ years of experience

Bioinformatics Scientist Provide expertise in the application of technology to areas of interest to government health organizations including Medical Informatics; Public Health Informatics;

statistics, bio-statistics, mathematics; specific tools and data resources relevant to the federal health mission; applying sound quantitative data and methods to support deployment of resources for health surveillance, disease detection, prevention and intervention campaigns and related health activities. Provide expertise across a wide variety of IT areas as applied to health, including information retrieval technology, decision science, web technology, data mining, expert systems, networking, Big Data science, and education. Provide expertise in the integration of a variety of heterogeneous information systems and databases the sharing and dissemination of health and research information, and the application of advanced scientific visualization technology to medical and health science practice. Minimum Qualifications: B.S.

and 6+ years of experience

Biologist / Microbiologist, Jr. Performs basic and/or advanced microbiological procedures directed at detection, isolation, identification, and characterization of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, and some types of parasites. Performs non-research molecular testing to rapidly identify and characterize microbial agents. Uses established culture, immunological and molecular methods for routine testing in the laboratory. Performs antimicrobial susceptibility testing of microbes and assists with the genetic characterization of molecular mechanisms of virulence and resistance. Maintains accurate records of experiments and ensures that equipment used in testing is appropriately calibrated and tested. Orders laboratory supplies and reagents as needed. Performs data analyses and prepares reports and presentations. Assists with the preparation of manuscripts. Minimum Qualifications: A.S.

degree 5+ years of experience

Biologist / Microbiologist, Sr. Serves in a lead role and conceives, proposes, plans, leads and conducts investigations in basic and applied research projects. Provides technique assistance to other scientists to facilitate collaborative experimentations and educational projects. Prepares reports for publication and presentation. Conducts studies that are expected to result in major technological advances or in solutions to difficult and complex problems. Represents the organization at national and international scientific meetings and presents current findings.

Prepares and publishes research papers and authoritative reviews. Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. and 8+ years of experience.

Chemist / Biochemist, Jr. Performs qualification and quantitative chemical analysis; uses appropriate methods to sample, define, isolate, concentrate and measure target analyses from samples; uses a variety of instruments and laboratory equipment to perform chemical analyses;

maintains and calibrates equipment; performs complex, multi-stage separations based on differential chemical properties; evaluates and validates new methods; performs complex data analyses and data interpretations; maintains accurate and detailed records of analyses performed; communicates results within and outside the organization. Minimum Qualifications:

A.S. degree 5+ years of experience

Chemist / Biochemist, Sr. Evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various living things and of biological processes, such as cell development, growth, heredity, and disease in order to investigate their applications to medicine and other industries. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 8+ years of experience

Clinical Program Manager Oversees clinical trials and procedures, ensuring that the medical operations adhere to the strict safety protocols and internal guidelines of the institution.

Clinical program managers address the concerns and discrepancies during the trials and provide recommendations to improve research program procedures and adjust initial resolution plans as needed. They also identify effective sample collection processes, data integration techniques, and data management reports. A clinical program manager inspects the efficiency of laboratory tools and equipment, managing its efficiency to support scientific and medical operations accurately. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 8+ years of experience

Clinical Protocol Coordinator Assist Principal Investigators in the planning, development, and implementation of clinical protocols. Ensure that clinical research protocols, consent forms, Investigator Brochures and other clinical research documents are in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements defined by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Good Clinical Practice guidelines. Ensure that data collection plans are consistent with applicable regulatory requirements and the protocol objectives. Assist in protocol training, study implementation, site management and reporting of study outcomes. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 2+ years of experience

Clinical Protocol Coordinator Sr. Expert in assisting Principal Investigators in the planning, development, and implementation of clinical protocols. Ensure that clinical research protocols, consent forms, Investigator Brochures and other clinical research documents are in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements defined by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Good Clinical Practice guidelines. Ensure that data collection plans are consistent with applicable regulatory requirements and the protocol objectives. Assist in protocol training, study implementation, site management and reporting of study outcomes. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 4+ years of experience

Clinical Research Coordinator Develops study protocols, case report forms, clinical reports.

Assist in designing, planning, and implementing clinical research projects. Performs and coordinates all aspects of the clinical monitoring process to assess the safety and efficacy of investigational products and/or medical devices. Conducts site visits to determine protocol and regulatory compliance and prepares required documentation. Develops collaborative relationships with investigative sites and clients via site coordinators, field clinical staff, and vendors. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 4+ years of experience

Clinical Research Coordinator, Senior Expert in the development of study protocols, case report forms, clinical reports. Assist in designing, planning, and implementing clinical research projects. Performs and coordinates all aspects of the clinical monitoring process to assess the safety and efficacy of investigational products and/or medical devices. Conducts site visits to determine protocol and regulatory compliance and prepares required documentation.

Develops collaborative relationships with investigative sites and clients via site coordinators, field clinical staff, and vendors. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree and 4+ years of experience

Clinical Research Support Provides support services to the Clinical Research Coordinator in development of study protocols, case report forms, clinical reports. Assist in designing, planning, and implementing clinical research projects. Performs and coordinates all aspects of the clinical monitoring process to assess the safety and efficacy of investigational products and/or medical devices. Conducts site visits to determine protocol and regulatory compliance and prepares required documentation. Develops collaborative relationships with investigative sites and clients via site coordinators, field clinical staff, and vendors. Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. and 4+ years of experience

Laboratory Assistant Conduct research or perform laboratory and field tests for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Such data may be collected from laboratory field collectors. Other duties may include cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining cleanrooms and equipment. May assist with receipt and inspection of raw materials, ordering and stocking.

Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 4+ years of experience.

Laboratory Technician Planning, designing, and analyzing data requirements within scientific/medical laboratories; integrating various platforms and/or environments within the lab; networking, processing data transfers, designing instruments. May include the set-up, operation and performance of routine maintenance on laboratory equipment. Laboratory work for this position is performed in a microbiology laboratory under either BSL 2 or 3, as appropriate. The samples may contain highly lethal pathogens. Staff shall follow all biosafety and biosecurity guidelines related to the testing program. This position places the incumbent at risk of potential exposure to Hepatitis B, as well as other pathogenic microbes and viruses.

Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 4+ years of experience.

Laboratory Manager Perform day-to-day activities in various types of laboratories including medical and technical labs. They work in independent laboratories, or labs, attached to larger Institution. Performs a variety of general and laboratory-specific administrative duties. Plans, executes, and arranges laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research. Manage laboratory equipment servicing and maintenance, development of training protocols Develop laboratory safety protocols, manage training and related records. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 4+ years of experience.

Clinical Trials Administrator Monitor the administrative aspects of several clinical trials, which are designed to test new medications and medical devices for safety and efficacy. Their responsibilities include preparing essential clinical trial documents; attending study meetings and arranging investigator meetings; facilitating coordination of ethics, regulatory and research and development submissions; identifying protocol problems and reviewing study protocols.

Depending on the setting and the trial, these professionals may perform some medical duties such as taking blood or performing lab tests. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 4+ years of experience.

Administrative Assistant Perform administrative functions. Duties include generic clerical skills such as greeting and directing visitors, fielding phone calls, scheduling responding to callers, taking minutes, composing memos, developing presentations, generation reports, and monitoring invoices and expense reports. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of experience

Scientific Data Specialist, Jr. Implements and administers data technologies pertaining to Omnics, clinical trials, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) and other scientific and clinical projects. Analyzes data stored in the database and makes performance and efficiency recommendations. Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. and 3+ years of experience

Communications Specialist Plans, writes, edits, and disseminates information on behalf of the Company and/or clients to promote goodwill and improve relationships internally and with external parties. Writes, edits, and prepares materials including publications, group emails, intranet pages, training materials, and meeting materials. Writes, edits, and prepares external communications including industry articles, press releases, speeches, scripts, blog posts, and webcasts. Develops, recommends, and maintains editorial policy and branding guidelines.

Interviews source persons and research subjects to obtain information and verify facts. May handle media inquiries, create media opportunities, and work with public relations agencies to ensure placement of favorable stories in the press. Helps coordinate PR activities such as media events and trade shows. Assigns and/or directs graphic design and approves final proofs for print pages, web pages, and navigation. May coordinate production and distribution of materials. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 2+ years of experience

Medical Officer Serves as primary investigators or project members for research projects of broad and complex scopes to treat problems that are exceptionally difficult. The Medical Officers' major duties are to develop a research program that will enhance their laboratory's research goals and objectives, keep abreast of scientific and clinical developments, and analyze, evaluate, and interpret scientific and clinical data to prepare papers for publication and present findings at seminars and scientific meetings. Minimum Qualifications: PhD and 5+ years of experience

Office Manager Manage the administrative and office support activities. Make sure day to day activities run smooth. Duties include advanced computer skills will be required as the assistant will perform word processing, spreadsheet management, and conduct more advanced internet research. Required to review and disseminate memorandum to staff; conduct documents control for routing through office; prepare purchase request for small purchases, review draft policies, standard operating procedures and memorandums for grammar and format;

coordinate travel and submit data into the NIH travel system; compile equipment requirements for office staff; prepare training request and prepare matrix of office needs. B.S. and 4+ years of experience

Project Manager Responsible for managing the implementation of specific government or commercial contracts and the day-to-day financial analysis of area operations. Plans, coordinates, and manages the actions taken by an organization to acquire and execute a specific piece of business. Integrates all functions and activities necessary to perform the project/program to meet the client or customer requirements. Plans and implements actions by the project team to meet quality requirements for project. Direct project team personnel, manage cost and schedule, ensure contract compliance, and serve as principal customer interface Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 5+ years of experience

Patient Coordinator The Patient Coordinator will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institutes of Health. Coordinate patient schedules with testers, nurses, physicians, and clinical research coordinators. Coordinate the recruitment, scheduling, travel, and admission of research study participants with clinical staff.

Work with staff to coordinate new research patient screening appointments, procedures and imaging studies between protocol investigators and the outpatient clinic scheduling personnel.

Minimum Qualifications: A.S. and 3+ years of experience

Program Assistant The assistant will be expected to provide administrative support for scientific staff members. Provide document development and management. Arrange meeting space, obtaining, and confirming attendees’ schedules, and organizing meeting materials before the meeting. Creating and maintaining office records and project files. High School Diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of experience

Research Analyst Develops plans for project or study guidelines that outline research procedures to be followed; plans schedule according to variety of methods to be used, availability and quantity of resources, and number of project personnel; conducts research, utilizing institutional libraries, archives, electronic resources, and other sources of 7 information to collect, record, analyze, and evaluate facts or patterns; discusses findings with other personnel to evaluate validity of findings; aids in preparation of reports for publication in technical journals, for presentation to agency sponsor, or for use in further applied or theoretical research activities. Proficiency in Internet usage and MS Office highly desirable.

Meets with client to learn about program; determines program objectives; develops work plan to implement an evaluation study; must have experience in assessment, measurement, and/or educational evaluations; effective communication and presentation of results is necessary;

knowledge of assessment methodology, educational research design, student learning outcomes, and information and computer systems are required; strong proficiency in MS Office package highly desirable as well as familiarity with qualitative data analysis software packages.

Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 5+ years of experience

Research Associate Leads the planning and coordination of scheduling activities involving large systems or multiple projects. Applies in-depth knowledge of scheduling tools to analyze interdependencies between related projects. Performs planning and coordination of scheduling activities involving systems, projects, or sub-projects. Applies process improvement and reengineering methodologies and principles to evaluate and conduct process modernization projects. Performs activity and data modeling, identifies best practices, creates, and assesses performance measurements, and analyzes performance metrics. Aids in study design and direction; determines the sampling frame and methodology; computes survey rates and sampling errors; collects data; processes data; tabulates data, including report preparation and visual depiction of analysis results. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 5+ years of experience

Research Nurse Provides specialty focus on the care of research participants. In addition to providing and coordinating clinical care, clinical research nurses have a central role in assuring participant safety, ongoing maintenance of informed consent, integrity of protocol implementation, accuracy of data collection, data recording and follow up. Care received by research participants is driven by study requirements and the collection of research data as well as clinical indications. Study procedures may include administration of investigational drugs, performance of an experimental or investigational surgical or radiological procedure, detailed clinical assessment or phenotyping to characterize the natural history and etiology of a disease, or delivery of a psychosocial intervention. Additional nursing care may be necessitated by the response of the participant to the study intervention. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 5+ years of experience

Scientific Data Manager Oversees installation of software, security, and administration of data technologies pertaining to Omnics, clinical trials, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) and other scientific and clinical projects. Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product. Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts to improve the collection, management and reporting of scientific data. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 5+ years of experience

Scientific Policy Analyst, Sr. Analyzes complex scientific variables used to prepare various reports that impact the planning and outcome of the research program. Identify mechanisms to support dissemination and development of guidelines through internal and external means, including publication medium, professional societies and organizations. Prepare background materials and provide context on a range of policy and program issues; prepare, write and edit technical proposals and papers, including topics related to international research policy and novel program evaluation. Qualifications: Master’s degree and 5+ years of experience

Scientific Program Analyst Request information from and provide e-mail, phone and written responses to principal investigators grantees, extramural program staff and others on scientific and programmatic issues. Work with staff on existing projects and or the development, initiation and execution of new project initiatives. Organize and maintain project documentation and communications; track project progress using project management tools.

Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 5+ years of experience

Scientific Program Manager, Sr. Responsible for managing Scientific contract operations and ensuring quality standards and work performance on all task orders and projects. Ensures adherence to contract standards of performance. Responsible for development of project timelines and ensures on-time delivery of deliverables. Plans, organizes, and oversees work efforts. Assigns resources and supervises personnel. Provides risk management and ensures quality management. Monitors overall project, and contract performance. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 10+ years of experience

Scientific Researcher, Jr. Conceptualizes, develops, executes and analyses experiments to determine the results of a given scientific hypothesis. Employs sound scientific methodology to acquire experimental, empirical, or quantifiable data for analysis. Analyses the data and determines future actions to refine experiments to gain useable data. Experienced in many technologies and techniques utilized in the laboratory. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 4+ years of experience

Scientific Researcher, Sr. Leads a scientific research program and, in some cases, holds the role of Principal Investigator. Conceptualizes, develops, executes and analyses experiments to determine the results of a given scientific hypothesis. Oversees the research team to ensure that sound scientific methodology is being employed to acquire experimental, empirical, or quantifiable data for analysis. Analyses the data and determines future actions to refine experiments to gain useable data. Prepares data and narrative for scientific publication.

Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 10+ years of experience

Scientist Conduct and participate in projects that are complex and scientifically demanding within a specific area/field. Initiate, implement, plan, direct, and execute scientific research and development. Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results. Demonstrate scientific rigor in assessing own data and that of others. Responsible for meeting project goals within time and budget constraints. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. and 5+ years of experience

Subject Matter Expert Expert scientific knowledge of a specific functional area in scientific or clinical research and related technical and non-technical procedures, processes, functions, regulations. Via scientific /clinical methodology, instrumental in the acquisition and/or analysis of experimental, empirical, or quantifiable data. Expert in developing scenarios for analyzing requirements and solutions. Makes recommendations on further project developments with specific systematic or technical enhancements. Expert in utilizing new methodologies for solving problems and ensuring that systems are in compliance with organizational requirements, regulations, and business needs. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 10+ years of experience

Scientist, Senior Manages projects that are complex and scientifically demanding within a specific area/field. Initiate, implement, plan, direct, and execute scientific research and development. Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results. Demonstrate scientific rigor in assessing own data and that of others. Responsible for meeting project goals within time and budget constraints. Effectively present and participate results at internal meetings and external scientific meetings. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. and 5+ years of experience

Technical Writer, Scientific Research, write and edit in accordance with industry, academic and publication standards book manuscripts and chapters, peer-reviewed journal articles, conference and symposium proceedings. Coordinate with research and study teams and staff to develop outlines, prospectus and abstracts of research and studies for submission to peer-reviewed journals, conferences and symposiums, and book publishers in preparation for publication. Research, write and edit scientific and technical information in a variety of formats, including articles, blog posts, factsheets, one-pagers, brochures, presentations and speeches, workshop summaries, reports, briefing materials, press releases, content for digital media in online and print format. B.S. and 4+ years of experience

Technical Writer, Scientific, Sr. Partner and collaborate with leaders, staff, and internal and external constituencies to ensure programming supports the values and strategic goals.

Research, write and edit in accordance with industry, academic and publication standards book manuscripts and chapters, peer-reviewed journal articles, conference and symposium proceedings. Coordinate with research and study teams and staff to develop outlines, prospectus and abstracts of research and studies for submission to peer-reviewed journals, conferences and symposiums, and book publishers in preparation for publication. Research, write and edit scientific and technical information in a variety of formats, including articles, blog posts, factsheets, one-pagers, brochures, presentations and speeches, workshop summaries, reports, briefing materials, press releases, content for digital media in online and print format.

Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 5+ years of experience

Fellowship Program Analyst Assist in the preparation of programs sponsored by the office to assist potential and future individuals who are interested in pursuing a biomedical career.

Provides assistance in oversight of the Associate Fellowship Program curriculum, recruiting for the Program, and providing mentorship and guidance for the Associate Fellows. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. and 2+ years of experience