Scientist

Job Family:

Laboratory Technician

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are currently searching for a Computer Scientist to independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a full-time, remote opportunity in Rockville, MD.  

• Perform software development to include the definition of subsystem interface specifications, software modeling, and implementing software design.

• Design, build, and maintain a robust and flexible informatics infrastructure to support data collection from automated high-through-put screens.

• Collaborate with teams of engineers and scientists in completing phases of projects by developing subsystems or components, which are part of those projects.

• Work with biologists and chemists to analyze data from assays and screens.

• Conduct theoretical and experimental studies of integrated computerized information systems.

• Apply the techniques of parallel computing to computationally intensive tasks that are encountered in biomedical applications.

• Implement algorithms for highly parallel computer structures containing many processor elements in application areas such as computational chemistry and structural biology.

What You Will Need:

• Master’s degree.

• A minimum of FOUR (4) years of experience in computer science or related field.

• Extensive experience with one or more programming languages.

• Expertise in theoretical computing (such as algorithm and data structure development, computational complexity, information or database theory, etc.).

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.

• Able to successfully manage several high-priority tasks at the same time.

The annual salary range for this position is $56,000.00-$94,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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