ARPA-H SETA – Biosensors/Biochemistry Technical Advisor

ECS; Halifax Regional Municipality; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate Biosensors/Biochemistry Technical Advisor to support groundbreaking health R&D initiatives. This role involves evaluating technical proposals, providing feedback, and developing documentation for advanced biosensor technologies. Ideal candidates will possess a Ph.D. or Master's degree in a relevant field, with a strong background in biosensor development and data analysis. Join a dynamic team dedicated to accelerating health outcomes through cutting-edge research and technology. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects and make a significant difference in the field of biomedical sciences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biomedical engineering or related field with 2+ years of experience.
• Master's degree with 5+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate technical proposals for scientific merit and innovation.
• Provide feedback and draft recommendations for projects.
• Develop technical documentation on short timelines.

Skills

Biosensor Development

Data Science Pipelines

Technical Writing

Mathematical Modeling

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Technical Proposal Evaluation

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering

Master's Degree

Job description

ARPA-H SETA – Biosensors/Biochemistry Technical Advisor

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Job Description

ECS is seeking an ARPA-H SETA - Biosensors/Biochemistry Technical Advisor to work remotely.

Are you a passionate scientist with a background in biomedical research and/or engineering supporting R&D initiatives through your expertise? Are you ready to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) in their mission to accelerate better health outcomes by supporting innovative, high-impact health R&D projects?

ECS is looking for a talented and driven ARPA-H SETA - Biosensors/Biochemistry Technical Advisor with a scientific and engineering background to join our team supporting ARPA-H. Under a Program Manager's leadership, you will serve as a Systems, Engineering, and Technical Assistance (SETA) advisor, providing support and thought leadership for programs developing cutting-edge biosensor technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate technical proposals for scientific merit and innovation.
• Provide feedback, organize reviewer comments, draft recommendations, project summaries, and presentation materials.
• Perform market analyses, technical due diligence, literature reviews, and generate briefing documents on technical topics.
• Develop technical and administrative documentation on short timelines to communicate technical approach, progress, cost, schedule, and risk for advanced technology efforts.

Experience/Expertise:

• Expertise in developing biosensors and assessing technologies across various applications.
• Experience with multiplexed molecular assays and data science pipelines for analysis.
• Knowledge of sensor development, data analysis, mathematical modeling, machine/deep learning.
• Strong technical writing skills, ability to communicate complex ideas, and a willingness to explore emerging biotech literature.
• Curiosity, multi-tasking ability, initiative, excellent organization, communication, and coordination skills.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $180,000.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field with 2+ years of experience.
• Master's degree with 5+ years of experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Additional expertise in robotics, endocrinology, circuit design, devices, or biology (preferred but not required).
• Experience supporting ARPA-style programs and source selection processes.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.