You can have a positive impact on the scientific community!

The Performance and Readiness division of the Leidos Health & Civil Sector is seeking a Biomedical Data Scientist who will provide scientific, meeting, and technical support to the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) in Frederick, Maryland.

* This is NOT a laboratory research position.

** Some local travel within the Washington DC/Baltimore MD area is required.

*** U.S. Citizenship is required for this federal contract.

The CDMRP is a leading funder of research projects across a broad range of medical fields and military health.  The Biomedical Data Scientist will work across a diverse variety of research programs in support of the CDMRP’s goal to transform healthcare through innovative and impactful research.

Why Leidos? 

• Leidos Life promotes excellent work-life balance.  You can make an impact and have time for your well-being.

• This position is eligible for partial remote work and a flexible work schedule.

• Leidos offers many opportunities for career development and advancement.

• Be a part of a large, dynamic workforce with a broad range of scientific expertise.

• Learn more at https://www.leidos.com/employees/life.

What you will do:

• Database Preparation and Support

  • Perform extensive quality control procedures on client data.

  • Populate SQL database with client data accurately and efficiently.

  • Respond to team member requests regarding data prior to client scientific meetings.

  • Execute and update Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to data quality control.

  • Interact with team members to ensure client expectations are met in a timely manner.

  • Develop and test new database features prior to release to the client.

  • Provide on-site database and technical support during in-person client meetings, including Wi-Fi configuration and trouble shooting.

  • Prepare and implement backup network and database procedures as necessary.

• Scientific Support

  • Recruit scientists, clinicians, and consumer advocates to participate in scientific meetings.

  • Develop and track schedules for tasks and deliverables.

  • Provide scientific notetaking support by recording critical information from scientific meetings.

  • Draft scientific materials, including meeting summaries and funding opportunities.

  • Conduct analyses of scientific research portfolio data and research outcomes and assemble data to prepare tables, graphs, and slides.

Successful candidates will possess:

• Proficiency with data analysis software (SQL, Access, Workbench).

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Experience in both online and back-end PHP development

• Familiarity with wired and Wi-Fi networks.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Minimum Education:

• A Master's degree in the biomedical or computer sciences from an accredited college or university, with 1+ years related experience is desired.

Additional Qualifications:

• This position requires a U.S. citizen in order to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Public Trust security clearance.

• Some local travel within the Washington DC/Baltimore area is required.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.