Niaid Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

Position Objective: Provide services as a Scientific Program Analyst (Small Biomedical Businesses) in support of the overall functions of the Division of Extramural Activities (DEA), Office of Research Training and Special Programs (ORTSP), Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the NIAID Small Business Program Coordinator, SBIR team, scientific program staff, to identify and inform small biomedical business owners about NIAID research activities and funding.
• Provide assistance to SBIR/STTR applicants, answering applicant calls/emails. Provide support to Program Officers, GM specialists, OKER office assistance with SBIR/STTR inquiries.
• Work with NIAID SBIR team to identify and track key sources of commercialization resources, including Regional SBDCs, biotech investment resources, and activities to identify potential outreach and promotion opportunities.
• Perform in-depth analysis of extramural small business biomedical research within NIAID mission areas (infectious diseases, immunology, HIV/AIDS) and relevant research products (therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics, etc.).
• Evaluate biomedical product outcomes using scientific literature searches in science and biotechnology, and evaluate success of small business research products funded by the NIAID.
• Assist/organize programs that will attract and retain small biomedical businesses producing research products and technology of interest to the NIAID.
• Assist in the evaluation of new or enhanced small business and technology development programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with other ORTSP staff to integrate work activities.
• Provide technical and program guidance and direction in SBIR/STTR area
• Communicate (in person, by email, or conference call) with small business researchers and owners to discuss SBIR/STTR research programs.
• Interact with other IC’s to discuss scientific programs and activities.
• Maintain and develop new Small Business “Success Stories” content.
• Maintain SBIR/STTR Mailing List and Develop Regular Bulletin.
• Serve as day-to-day web content POC; coordinate between SBIR Team and OKER to ensure accurate and timely updates to NIAID Small Business Program Web content; develop new content including FAQs.
• Serve as NIAID POC for NIH SEED office programs and activities. Coordinate efforts of NIAID’s program staff to support the NIH SEED office programs activities.
• Participate in NIAID virtual and in-person outreach activities and events by providing presentations and/or providing advice and assistance to NIAID applicants and awardees in need.

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters’ Degree, with PhD preferred, and 3-5 years experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at recruiting@gapsi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.