Research Program Assistant Jobs in Monrovia, MD (NOW HIRING)

Position Objective: The Scientific Program Manager will provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases within the National Institutes of Health.

This position provides scientific and programmatic support for vaccine development, with emphasis on GMP manufacturing compliance (21 CFR 210–211). It reviews and critiques proposals, advises investigators, monitors project progress, analyzes program effectiveness, and supports strategic planning, policy development, and new initiatives. The role coordinates meetings, reports, and cross-functional activities, while offering technical guidance on vaccine manufacturing and related research. It fills a critical expertise gap and helps ensure continuity, quality, and success across NIAID’s vaccine portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform study design, management, decision making, workgroup material reviews and presentations.
• Coordinate and document projects from beginning to completion; monitor and report the status of completion, funding and results attained; provide progress reports.
• Collaborate with staff on the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned specialty area of research.
• Plan, initiate, monitor and conduct administrative/portfolio analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of the program in meeting established goals.
• Attend and participate in multidisciplinary research team meetings and functions.
• Attend review, scientific, in-house and various other meetings; provide minutes/reports and self-directed analysis when requested.
• Plan, organize and participate in technical meetings and consultations that convene diverse experts to advance key issues in scientific research.
• Evaluate program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Develop, evaluate and refine solicitations designed to elicit high-quality research proposals from the scientific community.
• Provide analyses to program staff of new research proposals, both pre- and post-application, regarding scientific strengths and weaknesses, experimental design, technical approaches, and overall impact.
• Coordinate and design activities related to the development, approvals and launching of new research funding concepts.
• Develop, implement and monitor scientific planning and evaluation processes 1
• Plan, develop and implement immediate and long-range goals and objectives designed to strengthen and enhance the success of the research program. 2
• Develop project specific plans and timelines needed to execute studies and research and other projects. 3
• Implement issues and strategies to enhance successful completion of current projects; prepare conceptual plans and other written products. 4
• Provide scientific and management support to staff on planning and implementation of projects, including setting priorities, managing assigned tasks, monitoring project status, reviewing deliverables, and providing status updates. 5
• Develop and make readily available training materials to increase awareness about the program.
• Evaluate and critique research proposals.
• Perform scientific and administrative reviews and analyses of applications/proposals from a programmatic viewpoint.
• Interact with scientists as needed to help overcome technical hurdles or provide additional insights or expertise regarding the preparation of scientific protocols.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Community and Public Health or similar field of study
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms

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.

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This position is contingent upon contract award.