Functional Scientific Researcher
imagineeer
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Alabama • Alaska • United States
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About the role
- Provide scientific expertise in support of Office of Research Innovation, Validation, and Application’s (ORIVA)
- Evaluate New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and prepare documentation aligned with guidelines from ICCVAM, FDA, EPA, and OECD
- Design and coordinate interlaboratory validation studies; analyze bioactivity, in vitro/in silico, and dose-response data
- Contribute to study design and provide expert recommendations on data adequacy for government reports and regulatory submissions
- Apply and evaluate computational methods for human health safety and risk assessment
- Review and curate data from relevant scientific databases; perform literature searches in government platforms
- Draft scientific materials including technical reports, research highlights, and meeting summaries
- Support scientific meetings including ICCVAM calls, public forums, and national/international conferences
- Collaborate with NIH scientists, program officers, and cross-functional teams on program deliverables
Requirements
- PhD in a biomedical field (toxicology, pharmacology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related) with 1+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in an equivalent field with 4 years of additional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in NAMs or a closely related scientific field
- Experience developing, evaluating, or validating in vitro or computational methods for human health safety or risk assessment
- Strong scientific writing and oral communication skills
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
New Approach Methodologiesbioactivity analysisin vitro methodsin silico methodsdose-response data analysiscomputational methodsscientific writingtechnical report draftingliterature searchesdata curation
Soft Skills
scientific expertiseoral communicationcritical thinkingproblem-solvingorganizational skills
Certifications
PhD in biomedical fieldMaster's degree in equivalent field