Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Scientific Research Technologist on a team delivering administrative, scientific, technical and logistical support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI). Your team will stand up a new NIH DPCPSI Office of Research Innovation, Validation and Application (ORIVA). Responsibilities include tool development and performing web and database curation and management to support utilizing modeling methods such as computational approaches and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs). Your team will drive research efforts using nonanimal approaches and other innovative technologies to advance human-centered research across NIH.

GDIT is your place to contribute to challenging health science projects and advance your career. Your work will support and promote NAMs research across NIH. Success requires proven experience in a dynamic, detail-oriented research environment and the ability to provide responsive, flexible support services. Your team will ensure seamless service delivery in computational approaches, New Approach Methodologies (NAM) development, in vitro systems, artificial intelligence, and more. Work will be performed in the Durham, North Carolina area.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Be an integral part of scientific team including researchers, data analysts and programmersMaintain and enhance NIH databases and tools (e.g., ICE, OPERA) by curating and integrating data, ensuring interoperability, updating associated websites and developing user support materials (e.g., videos, manuals)Support the development, maintenance and retirement of ORIVA content management—including ORIVA, DAIBR and D-NICEATM public and restricted-access sites, meeting registration pages, and public comment portals. Tasks include timely updates, posting of 508-compliant materials and preparation of monthly web access reportsModify and plan research experiment schedules, procedures, and testsUse tools and survey software to report on training activities

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Required:

MA/MS in a relevant field and 3+ years of professional experience supporting tool development and performing web and database curation and managementProviding quality assurance on deliverables and timely deliveryExcellent verbal and written communications skills

Preferred:

Experience in NAMs or a related scientific fieldExperience with tool development for modeling methodsFamiliarity with biology/toxicology modeling and AI approaches (e.g., ML, expert systems, computer vision)Previous experience with Health and Human Services (HHS) and/or NIH

Location: Onsite, Located in Durham, NC

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional scientific growth opportunities, including journal subscriptions, conference attendance, and supporting publication journeyCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays