ARPA-H Biophysics Oncology

Job Description

Opportunity: 

ARPA-H Biophysics Oncology

(Intermediate Scientist RSO)

This position is contingent upon contract award.

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 Research Scientist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in advanced scientific research, engineering principles, 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 Research Scientist 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 Research Scientist will participate in research projects that align with ARPA-H's strategic objectives. This may include designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data, and interpreting results. The individual will also engage with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, academic institutions, and private industry partners, to foster collaborative research environments. Moreover, the Research Scientist will prepare technical reports, scientific publications, and presentations to communicate findings and insights both internally and externally.

Candidates must demonstrate substantial expertise in their respective fields. Additional experience with artificial intelligence, machine learning, biomedical engineering, and cybersecurity is a plus. A deep understanding of theoretical principles and practical applications in cutting-edge technologies is essential.

As a pivotal member of the research team, the Research Scientist is expected to drive innovation by developing bold ideas and approaches that challenge conventional thinking. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leadership in research settings, showcasing the ability to lead cross-functional teams towards achieving significant project milestones.

"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

• Provide technical support to an ARPA-H Program Manager by serving as scientific and technical advisors for cutting-edge research projects.

• Support program managers in the development of new research programs, methods, concepts, and operational processes.

• Focus on therapy recommendation techniques, including multi-modal data fusion, resistant trait modeling, and development of biomarkers to predict drug response.

• Focus on a new evolutionary clinical trial that treats patients during multiple therapy lines by discovering emergent resistant traits and therapy biomarkers.

• Unite researchers and clinicians through the creation of a cancer treatment and analysis platform to enable real-time data availability.

• Support ARPA-H scientists utilizing your field(s) of expertise, knowledge of emerging technologies in this field(s), and your abilities to analyze and solve problems.

• Provide strategic assessments of methods and technologies related to the development of technologies and devices.

• Collaborate with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and clinicians to translate research discoveries into real-world applications.

• Prepare briefings and other documents to include strategic messaging in support of an ARPA-H Program Manager and the transformative programs being supported.

Requirements Overview

• PhD in Biophysics, Oncological Sciences or related scientific field.

• At least 10 years of relevant experience.

• Experience in precision medicine or genomics is required.

• Background in gene expression.

• Experience with drug resistant tumors/other rare disease research.

• Mental health treatment.

• Strategy development and health policy research.

• Experienced planning and developing complex R&D projects of a research and development nature.

• Skilled in conceiving, planning, and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques.

• Demonstrated ability to independently conduct appropriate analyses designed to offer recommendations, solutions, and alternatives to resolve R&D issues, concerns, problems, or methods.

• Demonstrated experience in advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices required in the field/disciplines to which you are providing expertise.

• Experience with testing and diagnostics in the technical and regulatory space.

Employment Type

• Full-time, W2 employment

• Exempt, salaried

• Eligible for paid benefits

• Hybrid / Remote

Clearance, Citizenship, and Work Location

•       Clearance requirement: Active or able to obtain Public Trust.
•        U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required per contract.

Questions to include as part of posting

• Do you have one year or more experience working with ARPA Program Managers?

• Do you have published articles in your field of expertise?

• Do you have experience in preparing briefings and other documents of biomedical, scientific research, or healthcare nature?

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

SD Solutions wants to reward you for helping us identify qualified, talented professionals to join our team. Send us your friends and professional connections and we'll reward you with a cash bonus

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).

Please Careers - SD Solutions, LLC (sdsolutionsllc.com) for more details of the Candidate Referral Fee Program.