Job Description

Overview:


Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).


Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Scientific Program Analyst to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) located in Bethesda, MD.


Overall Position Summary and Objectives

Under this task order, the contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.


Deliverables:

• Work products and documents related to organizing and analyzing reports in designated scientific areas; reading, interpreting, analyzing and condensing scientific and programmatic material from a variety of sources for presentation. - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to analyzing and developing presentations; tracking action items and tasks, providing deadline reminders to Program staff and maintaining spreadsheets of relevant information. - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to creating programmatic documents describing scientific and management issues and policies related to designated program; developing a template for reporting meeting minutes to staff; developing meeting agendas for meetings. - Ad-Hoc
• Computer-generated work related to preparing presentation materials such as tables, graphs, slides and overheads; locating scientific, program and related information on the internet and other means, including literature and database searches. - Ad-Hoc
• Computer-generated work related to working with the NHGRI Website programmer to update the DER website; creating content for website. - Ad Hoc

Work Details:

• Researches and evaluates the operation of the organization\'s scientific programs.
• Work with staff on existing projects and/or the development, initiation and execution of new project initiatives
• Work with staff on the concept development, planning, execution and support of all project-related activities
• Organize and maintain project documentation and communications; track project progress using project management tools
• Review and proofread programmatic documents describing scientific and management issues and policies related to their designated program 2
• Track action items and tasks, provide deadline reminders to Program staff; maintain spreadsheets of relevant information
• Request information from and provide responses to principal investigators program staff and others on scientific and programmatic issues
• Researches, interprets and summarizes background materials from a variety of scientific sources.
• Conduct literature searches in PubMed, Web of Science and other information sources; manage references using bibliographic software
• Conduct search for material for a specific programmatic need, using a database to search for material in many cases 3
• Organize and analyze reports in a scientific area as assigned 4
• Read, interpret, analyze and condense material from a variety of sources for presentation 5
• Create scientific search criteria for locating scientific, program and related information on the internet and other means, including literature and database searches 1
• Compiles data and creates and prepares graphs, slides and presentations.
• Prepare scientific and programmatic presentation materials such as tables, graphs, slides, abstracts, posters and overheads by assimilating and mastering the scientific data and programmatic con-text for use at presentations and meetings
• Analyze and develop presentations consisting of data from progress reports to be used by Program staff and at meetings in the overall analysis of Program progress
• Conduct searches for material for a specific programmatic need and/or presentation; use a database to search for material as necessary
• Organize existing slides/presentations/talking points into a functional database library
• Design, develop and maintain databases, Listservs, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and other computer applications
• Collect, read, interpret, analyze and condense material from a variety of sources and prepare reports of data analysis for presentation
• Prepare presentation materials such as handouts, meeting materials, slide presentations, and background supplemental documents, spreadsheets, charts and graphs for conferences, committee, meetings, workshops and group updates
• Performs logistical planning of various scientific meetings, lectures, workshops.
• Attend meetings, training and conferences in support of program initiatives
• Develop a template for reporting meeting minutes to Program staff
• Perform logistical planning for various scientific meetings, conference calls, symposia, lectures, workshops and special projects
• Identify, assess, draft, edit, revise and assemble necessary background materials
• Work with staff to identify key issues and track action items and tasks, providing deadline reminders to Program staff and update and maintain spreadsheets of relevant information
• Represent the Program at local and national meetings; deliver presentations and posters; disseminate details of the Program and collect information of value to the Program goals
• Draft, review and proofread programmatic documents, such as conference agendas, meeting agendas, letters to presenters, participant lists, handouts, emails, thank you letters and reports
• Plans, organizes and participates at a senior level in technical meetings and consultations.
• Work with staff to coordinate and plan scientific meetings, including communications with distinguished lecturers, invited guests and participants, registration and meeting logistics
• Prepare and give formal presentations for division leadership and other interest groups
• Give regular progress reports to sponsor and stakeholders
• Coordinate with strategic project leaders on the logistics annual in-person Committee meetings, monthly teleconferences or videoconferences, and additional teleconferences, videoconferences or electronic reviews to address key issues
• Maintain ongoing, proactive communication with key personnel throughout the initiative; gather, provide and exchange information with Network investigators, their staff and other relevant individuals
• Reviews and evaluates the performance of the organization.
• Organize and coordinate program activities; manage agendas, meetings, background materials and minutes
• Provide project management support for large and/or complex projects with internal and external stakeholders and other project participants
• Ensure that all aspects of the programs are tracked and reported, key milestones and deliverables dates are known and adhered to, and that all individuals and partners involved are kept appraised of progress of integrated tasks and next steps
• Analyzes existing scientific programs and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Analyze and develop presentations consisting of data from grantee progress reports to be used by Program staff and at grantee meetings in the overall analysis of Program progress
• Conduct project close out reviews to reflect on current processes and identify areas for improvement
• Work with staff to assist and conduct management and administrative analysis; evaluate procedures, policies, processes and systems for the purpose of improving efficiency
• Define problems; analyze alternatives; recommend solutions to complete problems affecting the conduct of research programs
• Develops and prepares various scientific reports.
• Organize, analyze, and write project reports, scientific papers and present reports in scientific areas, based on results and findings
• Organize and maintain a repository of resources, including minutes, reports, spreadsheets and web pages related to the program
• Obtain information and data; review and summarize materials and data; gather and coordinate information for review; conduct data entry and file maintenance; edit and/or prepare text, data and charts
• Search scientific, program and related information on the Web and other means; perform literature and database searches
• Complete progress reports that detail project status and flag potential issues
• Develop periodic and special reports; search records and files, the Internet, background materials and precedent references
• Prepare spreadsheets summarizing research efforts by grant mechanism and/or scientific topic
• Track project progress and provide regular reports
• Prepare complete technical reports, formal progress reports, monthly status reports and special technical correspondence and memos
• Develops and implements new scientific programs in order to fulfill organizational goals and objectives.
• Work with the Office of Communications and Public Liaison to achieve the communications goals
• Lead efforts to expand the use of social media; develop and implement a plan to use social media channels to keep stakeholders and the research community informed and up to date
• Track action items and tasks; provide deadline reminders to staff; maintain spreadsheets of relevant information for grants, contracts and other programs
• Provide project planning and project management strategies to efficiently approach complex tasks
• Collect information on programs and grants to facilitate identification of scientific overlap and/or duplication, future scientific directions, workload distribution, etc.
• Collaborate with staff to plan and carry out special studies and analyses of the research portfolios
• Maintain and distribute scientific papers relevant to specific programmatic needs
• Design, perform and complete research projects, applying scientific knowledge to each project, and provide a detailed summary of goals and scope, milestones and go/no go decisions points
• Develops and maintains clinical database.
• Develop and maintain database and website content related to scientific programs
• Develop, update, and maintain information databases eg SharePoint sites; provide document retrieval support
• Create scientific search criteria for locating scientific, program and related information on the internet and other means, including literature and database searches
• Review and proofread programmatic documents describing scientific and management issues and policies related to designated scientific program
• Conduct searches for material for a specific programmatic need, using a database to search for material in many cases
• Organize and analyze reports in designated scientific areas
• Read, interpret, analyze and condense scientific and programmatic material from a variety of sources for presentation
• Prepare scientific and programmatic presentation materials such as tables, graphs, slides and overheads by assimilating and mastering the scientific data and programmatic context
• Request information from and provide e-mail, phone and written responses to principal investigators grantees, extramural program staff and others on scientific and programmatic issues
• Analyze and develop presentations consisting of scientific and technical data from grantee progress reports to be used by Program staff and at grantee meetings in the overall analysis of Program progress
• Track action items and tasks; provide deadline reminders to Program staff and maintain spreadsheets of relevant information
• Participate in various meetings and provide minutes reports detailing the scientific and programmatic issues
• Perform logistical planning for various scientific meetings, conference calls, symposia, lectures and workshops
• Develop a template for reporting meeting minutes to Program staff
• Develop meeting agendas for Program working group meetings and other Program related meetings
• Work with the NHGRI Website programmer to update the DER website; create content for website

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked


Minimum Education

Master\'s


Additional Qualifications:


Certifications & Licenses

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline

Field of Study

• Biology
• Genetics
• Microbiology
• Miscellaneous Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Biochemical Sciences

Software

• MS Office

Skills

• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Laboratory research experience
• Exemplary work ethic and professionalism
• Ability to synthesize information and understand underlying relationships to transfer knowledge to new situations
• Experience working effectively independently and in teams
• Ability to proactively manage multiple components of various projects
• Strong organizational skills and ability to pay attention to details
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Involvement in scientific endeavors

Benefits

• 
  100% Medical Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Profit Sharing
• 401K Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

The diversity of Axle\xe2\x80\x99s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.


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Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual\xe2\x80\x99s assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.