[Hiring] Senior Scientist @Columbus Technologies and Services

Role Description

In this role, you will collaborate with the Program Manager and team to effectuate bold research initiatives, support the development, funding, and management of new and existing R&D programs to meet the mission to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone.

The ideal candidate will be able to assist, support, and provide advice to the Program Manager to further the development and progress of new and existing programs. The candidate will be tasked to support the development and management of new and existing programs.

More specifically, the candidate should be comfortable working across disciplines and assessing the integration of biological systems with:

• Autonomous experimentation
• High-throughput screening
• Sensors
• Instrumentation
• Other advanced research platforms

The candidate should have strong logical and critical thinking skills and be able to critically review scientific and technical data. The candidate will be expected to integrate into an existing team to support current efforts and be able to operate independently and in a group environment in support of technical R&D efforts. This is a remote position.

Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical sciences with a preference for one of the following or related fields: Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biomaterials, Cell Biology, Regenerative Medicine, and Cancer Biology.
• Five years of industry experience (e.g., biotechnology or biopharmaceutical companies).
• 2 to 3 years of prior Government SETA experience.
• Some experience with regulatory affairs in regenerative medicine.
• Advanced scientific or engineering expertise in areas such as tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, organoids, microphysiological systems (organ-on-chip), aging biology, or related biomedical sciences.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills, including proficiency with keyboard shortcuts and ability to create PPT slides and Excel files on the fly during a meeting in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Professional curiosity, continuous drive for learning, and the ability to focus on assigned tasks.
• Must be able to obtain a federal government Public Trust clearance.

Requirements

• Conduct thorough scientific evaluation of the current R&D landscape to identify gaps in research portfolios to address critical needs that are aligned with the mission.
• Monitor and track performers' progress toward established metrics.
• Read and digest complex information and develop briefings for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Perform basic administrative tasks such as collecting, sorting, analyzing, and writing internal programmatic reports/briefings on relevant topics in a health-related field.
• Some CONUS travel is expected (~10 to 20%) as needed to fully support the program(s) and Program Manager.

Desired Skills

• Previous experience with basic and applied research and prior support to Program Managers in an R&D environment is preferred.
• Experience with space-based research, microgravity biology, autonomous laboratory systems, or Low Earth Orbit operations is advantageous but not required.
• Experience designing or evaluating complex preclinical models, translational research, and quantitative biological experiments is highly desirable, particularly where multiple tissue systems or therapeutic development pathways are involved.

Benefits

• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Remote position.
• W2 with full benefits.
• Ongoing Contract.
• Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Company Description

Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Columbus participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.