Functional Scientific Researcher

Imagineeer; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Imagineeer in Arlington, VA is seeking a biomedical scientist to support ORIVA's mission to develop non-animal approaches in human-centered NIH research. You will collaborate with NIH scientists across D-NICEATM and DAIBR, applying NAMs and computational methods to assess safety and risk.

The role emphasizes scientific writing, study design, data curation, and cross-functional collaboration, with opportunities to contribute to government reports and regulatory submissions, while maintaining

Qualifications

• PhD with 1+ year experience in NAMs or related field.
• Experience developing, evaluating, or validating in vitro or computational methods.
• Strong scientific writing and oral communication skills.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate NAMs and prepare documentation aligned with ICCVAM, FDA, EPA, and OECD guidelines.
• Design and coordinate interlaboratory validation studies; analyze bioactivity, in vitro/in silico, and dose-response data.
• Contribute to study design and provide expert recommendations on data adequacy for government reports and regulatory submissions.
• Apply and evaluate computational methods for human health safety and risk assessment.
• Review and curate data from relevant scientific databases; perform literature searches in government platforms.
• Draft scientific materials including technical reports, research highlights, and meeting summaries.
• Support scientific meetings including ICCVAM calls, public forums, and national/international conferences.
• Collaborate with NIH scientists, program officers, and cross-functional teams on program deliverables.

Skills

NAMs expertise

Scientific writing

Oral communication

Critical thinking

US citizenship

Education

PhD in biomedical field

Master’s degree with 4+ years experience

Job description

About this Role

In this role, you will provide scientific expertise in support of Office of Research Innovation, Validation, and Application’s (ORIVA) mission to develop, validate, and apply non-animal approaches and innovative technologies to advance human-centered biomedical research across National Insitutes of Health (NIH). You work directly alongside NIH scientific and program staff across two divisions: D-NICEATM and DAIBR.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and prepare documentation aligned with guidelines from the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM), FDA, EPA, and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
• Design and coordinate interlaboratory validation studies; analyze bioactivity, in vitro/in silico, and dose-response data
• Contribute to study design and provide expert recommendations on data adequacy for government reports and regulatory submissions
• Apply and evaluate computational methods for human health safety and risk assessment
• Review and curate data from relevant scientific databases; perform literature searches in government platforms
• Draft scientific materials including technical reports, research highlights, and meeting summaries
• Support scientific meetings including ICCVAM calls, public forums, and national/international conferences
• Collaborate with NIH scientists, program officers, and cross-functional teams on program deliverables

Qualifications and Skills

• PhD in a biomedical field (toxicology, pharmacology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related) with 1+ years of relevant experience OR Master\'s degree in an equivalent field with 4 years of additional experience
• Demonstrated expertise in NAMs or a closely related scientific field
• Experience developing, evaluating, or validating in vitro or computational methods for human health safety or risk assessment
• Strong scientific writing and oral communication skills
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain Public Trust clearance

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Familiarity with 3Rs principles (Replace, Reduce, Refine) and their application in NIH-funded research
• Prior NIH and/or HHS contractor experience
• Peer-reviewed publications in NAMS-related field

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

Flexible work from home options available.