JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES:
The Scientific Program Analyst will support the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center (CC), Department of Bioethics by providing scientific research, program coordination, manuscript management, and data analysis support for ongoing clinical and bioethics research initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams to support research studies, scientific publications, departmental educational programs, and research operations while ensuring the efficient coordination of multiple concurrent projects. This description reflects the current responsibilities performed in the role in addition to the foundational data management responsibilities identified in the Task Order.
โขConduct comprehensive literature reviews to support clinical and bioethics research projects.
โขAssist investigators with qualitative and quantitative research studies.
โขConduct participant interviews and support qualitative data collection efforts.
โขPerform qualitative coding and thematic analysis using qualitative research software.
โขConduct basic statistical analyses and prepare data summaries to support research initiatives.
โขCreate publication-quality tables, graphs, figures, and visualizations for scientific manuscripts and presentations.
โขEdit, format, and coordinate scientific manuscripts for internal NIH review and submission to peer-reviewed journals.
โขMaintain departmental manuscript tracking databases and publication records.
โขCoordinate internal manuscript review workflows and monitor publication status.
โขOrganize and maintain research documentation, shared files, and departmental databases.
โขCoordinate departmental educational programs, seminars, and scientific meetings.
โขSchedule meetings, communicate with faculty and guest speakers, prepare agendas, and distribute meeting materials.
โขCoordinate speaker logistics, reimbursements, certificates, and audiovisual support for departmental educational events.
โขServe as the primary coordinator for Research Methods Series meetings, Empirical Research Lab meetings, and other departmental scientific activities.
โขRecord meeting minutes, document action items, and maintain meeting records.
โขCoordinate Clinical Center Ethics Committee meetings and prepare meeting documentation.
โขResearch, evaluate, and assist with implementation of software platforms and research management systems.
โขDevelop and improve research tracking tools and workflow processes to increase operational efficiency.
โขPerform data validation, quality assurance (QA), and quality control (QC) activities to ensure research data integrity.
โขDevelop and maintain research databases, tracking spreadsheets, and documentation.
โขUtilize Microsoft Excel and automation techniques to organize, reconcile, and validate large research datasets.
โขCollaborate with investigators, clinicians, statisticians, and research staff across multidisciplinary teams.
โขMaintain confidentiality of research data and comply with NIH policies and research regulations.
โขPrepare reports, presentations, and other scientific documentation.
โขPerform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / EXPERTISE REQUIREMENTS:
โขBachelor's degree in Public Health, Bioethics, Biology, Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, Statistics, Sociology, Philosophy, Health Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
โขMinimum one (1) year of experience supporting clinical, biomedical, academic, or public health research.
โขExperience conducting literature reviews and scientific research.
โขExperience supporting scientific manuscripts, publications, or technical writing.
โขExperience coordinating research projects or scientific programs.
โขExperience organizing meetings, educational events, or research initiatives.
โขStrong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
โขExcellent written and verbal communication skills.
โขStrong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
โขExperience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
โขAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / EXPERTISE:
โขMaster's degree in Public Health (MPH), Bioethics, Psychology, Statistics, Data Science, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, or a related field.
โขExperience supporting NIH, HHS, academic medical centers, or biomedical research organizations.
โขExperience with qualitative research methodologies.
โขExperience using NVivo, Covidence, R, Qualtrics, REDCap, or similar research software.
โขExperience performing qualitative coding or statistical analyses.
โขExperience coordinating scientific meetings or educational programs.
โขExperience preparing figures, tables, and visualizations for publications.
โขExperience supporting systematic reviews or evidence synthesis projects.
โขKnowledge of research compliance, manuscript review processes, and scientific publishing.
โขExperience working in clinical research, bioethics, or public health research environments.
LOCATION:
โขBethesda, MD
โขFull-Time (40 hours per week)
โขOn-site / Telework Eligible (per NIH policy)