Total 43 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Washington, District of Columbia

Open for Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor, Kuantan, Kuching, & Johor Bahru. 

• Fresh Graduates and Nursing Backgrounds are encouraged to apply

JOB SUMMARY (Major functions of the position)

The Study Coordinator (SC) is responsible for a variety of activities essential to the conduct of clinical trials at the site. This includes trial start-up activities, ongoing study management, and coordination of trial subjects at every stage of their clinical trial journey. The SC is the main point of contact for trial subjects and the study’s Sponsor. The SC works with the Principal Investigator (PI) to ensure patient safety and the integrity of data collected, in accordance with study protocol requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable regulatory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Carry out day-to-day operations at the site level

a) Trial planning

• Manage and coordinate feasibility studies received from the Feasibility Team, including meetings with new and potential Investigators. Follow up on the completion of feasibility questionnaires within timelines.
• Provide site-related documents and information for Ethics Committee applications.
• Support trial budget review, in association with CRM’s Budget Review Committee (BRC).

b) Trial conduct at site

i) Coordination

• Perform tasks as delegated by the PI in accordance with the protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and applicable guidelines.
• Proactively assist in finding potential subjects/healthy volunteers eligible to participate in the trial by performing pre-screening activities as delegated.
• Schedule and manage subject visits. Assist the Investigator during subject visits as per trial protocol requirements.
• Act as a liaison between Investigators and other clinical research stakeholders (including CROs/Sponsors, Regulatory Agencies, etc.) to support trial-related activities at the site, including site visits from Sponsor/CRO (e.g., SIV, SMV, CoV), audits, and inspections as appropriate.
• Collect, process, and ship biological specimens as per trial protocol requirements.
• Manage trial ancillary supplies, including storage, record of resupply, dispensing, and maintaining accountability of the supplies.
• Handle and manage Investigational Product (IP), including receival, storage, record of IP supply, dispensing, temperature excursion reporting, and maintaining accountability of IPs as delegated by the PI.

ii) Data Collection

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of Case Report Form (CRF)/e-CRF and resolution of queries.

iii) Others

• Guide and support Investigators on the payment process of trial budgets, including payment tracker completion, submission, and disbursement.
• Assist Investigators in subject safety management, including timely reporting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) to appropriate authorities.
• Maintain essential documents in Investigator Site Files (ISF) for assigned trials and make records available for review.
• Ensure trial practices reflect ethical and legal standards for clinical trials, including reporting conflicts of interest.
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines provided under the Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001:2015 and Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) ISO 37001 requirements.

2. Other Administrative Support

• Update the Investigator database from hospital and/or satellite sites, Investigator Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification list, and feasibility log.
• Update Industry Sponsored Research (ISR) status, including recruitment progress, upcoming new trials, ongoing trials, and closure status of the trials in CRMx on a monthly basis.
• Inform and update the ARM on any new potential trials at the project site.

3. As required, assigned by ARM

• The SC may need to travel to send, receive, or retrieve biological samples/reports from external vendors.
• The SC may need to travel to engage with external relevant parties to ensure trial-related procedures are arranged accordingly.
• An under-utilized SC may need to mobilize from the current site to other project sites performing trial-related activities as agreed by investigators and approved by the Head of Clinical Operations.

BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Science, Allied Health Science, Medical, or Nursing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Able to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in standard computer programs, including the MS Office suite.
• Preferably GCP-certified.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of clinical research and medical terminology.
• Prior experience in the research field/clinical trial.
• Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.
• Works well in a team but is self-driven.

津貼和福利

• ISO 9001:2015 和 ISO37001:2016 認證組織
• 每週 5 天工作，有競爭力的福利
• 業務擴張、臨床研究/試驗、職業發展

Open for Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor, Kuantan, Kuching, & Johor Bahru. 

• Fresh Graduates and Nursing Backgrounds are encouraged to apply

JOB SUMMARY (Major functions of the position)

The Study Coordinator (SC) is responsible for a variety of activities essential to the conduct of clinical trials at the site. This includes trial start-up activities, ongoing study management, and coordination of trial subjects at every stage of their clinical trial journey. The SC is the main point of contact for trial subjects and the study’s Sponsor. The SC works with the Principal Investigator (PI) to ensure patient safety and the integrity of data collected, in accordance with study protocol requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable regulatory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Carry out day-to-day operations at the site level

a) Trial planning

• Manage and coordinate feasibility studies received from the Feasibility Team, including meetings with new and potential Investigators. Follow up on the completion of feasibility questionnaires within timelines.
• Provide site-related documents and information for Ethics Committee applications.
• Support trial budget review, in association with CRM’s Budget Review Committee (BRC).

b) Trial conduct at site

i) Coordination

• Perform tasks as delegated by the PI in accordance with the protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and applicable guidelines.
• Proactively assist in finding potential subjects/healthy volunteers eligible to participate in the trial by performing pre-screening activities as delegated.
• Schedule and manage subject visits. Assist the Investigator during subject visits as per trial protocol requirements.
• Act as a liaison between Investigators and other clinical research stakeholders (including CROs/Sponsors, Regulatory Agencies, etc.) to support trial-related activities at the site, including site visits from Sponsor/CRO (e.g., SIV, SMV, CoV), audits, and inspections as appropriate.
• Collect, process, and ship biological specimens as per trial protocol requirements.
• Manage trial ancillary supplies, including storage, record of resupply, dispensing, and maintaining accountability of the supplies.
• Handle and manage Investigational Product (IP), including receival, storage, record of IP supply, dispensing, temperature excursion reporting, and maintaining accountability of IPs as delegated by the PI.

ii) Data Collection

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of Case Report Form (CRF)/e-CRF and resolution of queries.

iii) Others

• Guide and support Investigators on the payment process of trial budgets, including payment tracker completion, submission, and disbursement.
• Assist Investigators in subject safety management, including timely reporting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) to appropriate authorities.
• Maintain essential documents in Investigator Site Files (ISF) for assigned trials and make records available for review.
• Ensure trial practices reflect ethical and legal standards for clinical trials, including reporting conflicts of interest.
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines provided under the Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001:2015 and Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) ISO 37001 requirements.

2. Other Administrative Support

• Update the Investigator database from hospital and/or satellite sites, Investigator Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification list, and feasibility log.
• Update Industry Sponsored Research (ISR) status, including recruitment progress, upcoming new trials, ongoing trials, and closure status of the trials in CRMx on a monthly basis.
• Inform and update the ARM on any new potential trials at the project site.

3. As required, assigned by ARM

• The SC may need to travel to send, receive, or retrieve biological samples/reports from external vendors.
• The SC may need to travel to engage with external relevant parties to ensure trial-related procedures are arranged accordingly.
• An under-utilized SC may need to mobilize from the current site to other project sites performing trial-related activities as agreed by investigators and approved by the Head of Clinical Operations.

BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Science, Allied Health Science, Medical, or Nursing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Able to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in standard computer programs, including the MS Office suite.
• Preferably GCP-certified.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of clinical research and medical terminology.
• Prior experience in the research field/clinical trial.
• Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.
• Works well in a team but is self-driven.

Perks & Benefits

• Certified ISO 9001:2015 & ISO37001:2016 Organisation
• 5 Day Work Week, Competitive Benefits
• Expansion in Business, Clinical Research/Trials, Career Growth

Position: Production Development Executive (R&D)

Responsibilities:

• Planning and carrying out R&D activities and projects that comply with food regulations as well as the company vision and mission.
• Create and design new recipes to improve food product from the organization in consideration of ideas and market demand for new products and refine taste profiles through experimentation.
• Improve and revise existing product formulations and processes if necessary to optimize productivity and cost.
• Conduct sensory and shelf-life evaluation for new and existing product samples.
• Participate in pilot tests and production runs until the commercialization of the new or modified product.
• Collaborate with the procurement department to source alternative ingredients.
• Liaise with supplier for new product samples and documents required, such as quotation, product specification, CoA, Halal Cert and etc.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing departments to keep track of consumer needs and competitors’ performance as well as support sales and marketing team by preparing samples for customer trials.
• Provide technical and labelling information with regulatory compliance to related departments.
• Keep a record of all R&D related documents.
• Assist in kitchen / R&D lab equipment handling, maintenance and calibration.
• Get involved in kitchen / R&D lab activities related to 5'S, safety, inventory control and others.

Requirements:

• Possess Degree or Diploma in Culinary / Food Technology / Food Science and other relevant field.
• Possess strong understanding of cultural and culinary trends with full knowledge of culinary art and able to cook like a chef.
• At least 1-2 years of working experience in seasoning, sauce and paste R&D, processing & manufacturing related field with strong knowledge and ability in kitchen / R&D lab management, recipe formulation, food presentation, food safety, food handling and food hygiene.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office & Excel, other relevant software and application.
• Able to manage time efficiently, effective in problem- solving, and having positive thinking.
• Possessed strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Familiar with Malaysian Food Regulations and Nutrition Labelling Regulations.
• Possess own transport and willing to travel.

工作性质：

• 考虑新产品的想法和市场需求，创建和设计新食谱以改进组织的食品产品，并通过实验改进口味

• 改进和修改现有产品配方和工艺（如有必要），以优化生产力和成本

• 对新产品和现有产品样品进行感官和保质期评估

• 参与中试和生产运行，直至新产品或改良产品商业化

• 与采购部门合作寻找替代成分

• 与供应商联系，获取新产品样品和所需文件，如报价、产品规格、CoA、清真证书等

• 与销售和营销部门合作，跟踪消费者需求和竞争对手的表现，并通过准备样品供客户试用来支持销售和营销团队

• 向相关部门提供符合法规要求的技术和标签信息

• 保留所有研发相关文件的记录

• 协助厨房/研发实验室设备的操作、维护和校准

• 参与与 5'S、安全、库存控制等相关的厨房/研发实验室活动

要求：

• 拥有烹饪学/食品技术/食品科学和其他相关领域的学位或文凭

• 向助理研发经理汇报工作内容和相关报告详情

• 对烹饪趋势有深入的理解，对烹饪艺术有充分的了解

• 至少 1-2 年调味料、酱料和酱料研发、加工和制造相关领域的工作经验，在厨房/研发实验室管理、配方配方、食品展示、食品安全、食品处理和食品卫生方面具有丰富的知识和能力

• 熟练使用 Microsoft Office 和 Excel、其他相关软件和应用程序

• 能够有效地管理时间，有效地解决问题，并具有积极的思维

• 熟悉马来西亚食品法规和营养标签法规

Perks & Benefits

• Employee equity
• Allowance (travel stipends, transportation, etc.)
• Central location
• Free snacks / Happy hours
• Regular team activities
• Personal development opportunities
• Paid training and development

The ideal applicant will have experience conducting research on Congress and American national government including on one or more of the issues listed above, and must be able to work as part of a collaborative team. Strong research, writing, and presentation skills are essential.  Candidates with strong data analysis skills (e.g., R, STATA, SAS, SPSS, Excel) are especially encouraged to apply.

The Research Assistant will support CRS analysts in their objective, nonpartisan public policy analysis for and consultation with congressional clients. 

The duties of the Research Assistant include:

• Supporting the work of analysts preparing analytical and descriptive written products that inform congressional understanding of public policy issues and consideration of policy proposals.
• Participating in group efforts on research projects as a member of a collaborative team and undertaking research and data analytical tasks in support of the development of an array of analytical and descriptive products or components.
• Performing literature searches and reviews, and evaluating publications and analyses for authoritativeness, relevance, and currency. Recommending documents for use by analysts and preparing abstracts of descriptive and analytical underlying materials.
• Locating, extracting, collecting, and/or compiling quantitative data and other information; interpreting and evaluating data for accuracy, relevance, authoritativeness, and usefulness; identifying and resolving problems with data; and formatting data to meet targeted, well-defined research needs.
• Creating and populating databases and spreadsheets, reformatting and standardizing data from different sources, and performing data input, calculations, and analysis. Informing colleagues on the content, nature, and use of data resources.
• Formatting a range of tables, graphs, images, and other components of CRS products, reviewing and verifying this content for accuracy and completeness. Recommending quality control procedures and making suggestions to improve and enhance these components.
• Conducting research and preparing materials for use at consultations, briefings, and seminars for congressional clients. Attending consultations, briefings, seminars, and outreach activities to gain familiarity with CRS’s information and analytic capabilities, record questions, and otherwise assist analysts.

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century.

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress.

The position description number for this position is 460699.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position may work a flextime work schedule.

The tour of duty for this position is full-time.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 150 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 150th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As a Supervisory Education Research and Program Specialist, GS-1701-15, you will be responsible for:
•   Guiding development and analysis of policy issues including drafting policy decisions, drafting legislation and regulatory documents, monitoring evaluations and management procedures, and performing data analysis.
•   Developing, maintaining, and exercising expert technical knowledge of the programs administered by OCTAE and related federal and state programs.  
•   Supervising a team of professional staff who are responsible for program policy development, program budget analysis, and analysis/evaluation of research.

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 150 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 150th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As a Supervisory Education Research and Program Specialist, GS-1701-15, you will be responsible for:
•   Guiding development and analysis of policy issues including drafting policy decisions, drafting legislation and regulatory documents, monitoring evaluations and management procedures, and performing data analysis.
•   Developing, maintaining, and exercising expert technical knowledge of the programs administered by OCTAE and related federal and state programs.  
•   Supervising a team of professional staff who are responsible for program policy development, program budget analysis, and analysis/evaluation of research.

As an Assistant Unit Leader of the Missouri Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit, some of your specific duties will include:

• Plan, conduct, and direct research related to wildlife species and communities in wetland ecosystems, with application to contemporary science, policy and management needs.
• Conduct research that is cooperator driven and provide scientific basis for management and policy decisions.
• Serve as subject matter expert in fish and wildlife ecology, providing leadership and guidance to government and private agencies and university representatives through participation in meetings, conferences, and work groups.
• Disseminate research results via final reports, peer-reviewed print scientific journals, online scientific journals, books, book chapters or other outlets. Make presentations on findings to scientific and conservation organizations.
• Serve as graduate faculty member, contributing to both the research, graduate student mentorship, and teaching mission of the university.
• Operate a government vehicle as an incidental driver.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Serves as an expert on suicide prevention and public health
• Develops and organizes community partners and coalitions to implement suicide prevention programs aimed at reducing Veteran suicide
• Develops, facilitates, and strengthens Community-Based Interventions for Suicide Prevention
• Conduct community-based interventions regarding suicide prevention
• Provides outreach and education on suicide prevention related topics and services
• Provides leadership for coalition management through attending coalition meetings, managing and attending coalition sponsored events/public meetings, conducting and/or supporting coalition evaluation activities
• Established and maintains strong relationships between the VA suicide prevention team and community-based veteran organizations and leadership
• Develops and delivers education and outreach services
• Provides a variety of suicide prevention trainings
• Develops materials and training programs
• Develops and implements a comprehensive suicide prevention communications plan to support community coalition development for local suicide prevention efforts
• Develops and coordinates graphics requirements, including databases, tables, and spreadsheets to complement communications materials
• Develops and provides suicide prevention related media/marketing, including interviews (print or broadcast), social media postings, and communication campaigns
• Ensures funds are properly allocated, expended

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Major Duties:

• Creates and maintains unique databases to support research on Veterans health issues and promoting their use in collaboration with other interested researchers.
• Develops policies, procedures, and criteria for the administration of the VA's epidemiological research and surveillance program.
• Serves as senior advisor on research program development.
• Develops statements of goals, policies, priorities, and plans for the full range of research concerns for the program.
• Reviews project reports to assess investigators' compliance with research program guidelines.
• Consults with research elements within the organization, agency, academic community and/or private industry to develop research project opportunities that support VA mission objectives.
• Develops standards for collection and analysis of data and other information as needed to support the Epidemiology Program.
• Establishes and evaluates standards for screening and approval processes for the Epidemiology Program's research and surveillance program.
• Develops and coordinates implementation of research methods and design, standards, criteria, and guidelines for the scientific and technical activities of the program.
• Develops standards, provides scientific leadership, and evaluates research proposals and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensures research and surveillance proposals meet standards for scientific review and protection of human subjects.
• Provides leadership to Epidemiology Program investigators as they develop project presentation, budget recommendations and resources allocations for proposed projects.
• Prepares in-depth background and management information for review by the research committee and senior leadership.
• Develops standards for Epidemiology Program practices to maintain records and implement other related VA policies as needed.
• Performs other related duties and a variety of administrative duties to maintain the integrity and security of specialized data and implementation of study designs.

At the GS-4 grade level, you will:

• Perform routine and limited assignments pertaining to the scientific missions of the organization.
• Assist in the performance of duties such as the collection of literature references and the organization of files.
• Assist senior staff, project officers, analytical staff, and other staff as necessary.
• Support higher-graded staff in planning for program management of environmental programs.

At the GS-5 grade level, you will:

• Perform routine and limited assignments pertaining to the scientific missions of the organization.
• Select appropriate methods and procedures for assignments based upon previous assignments or instructions.
• Assist senior staff, project officers, analytical staff, and other staff as necessary.
• Support higher-graded staff in planning for program management of environmental programs.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

You will:

At the GS-4 level, you will:

• Perform routine laboratory testing or conducts routine aspects of field sampling or laboratory experiments;
• Receives training in the maintenance of laboratory/scientific equipment and assists in the maintenance of instruments for proper function.
• Assists in the performance of other standardized support duties such as the collection of literature references and the organization of files.
• Performs other simple laboratory duties as required.

At the GS-5 level, you will:

• Assist with data collection (such as water, plants, sediments, animals, etc.) from field (e.g. marshes, streams, or estuary) or set up and harvest cultures for experiments.
• Assist with laboratory sample processing and data collection, including but not limited to, measuring, filtering, grinding, and weighing samples.
• Perform data entry and quality assurance checks of data.
• Assist with preparation of samples for analyses.
• Review literature for assessment and information gathering.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

You will:

• Analyze and summarize a variety of environmental program information and data for use in preparing reports and program evaluations;
• Perform scientific studies of a standard nature on regulatory and compliance issues and problems;
• Provide support for the management and planning of environmental programs and prepare recommendations for solutions to be reviewed by higher graded staff;
• Assist staff in preparation of materials for, and participation in, briefings with managers and review literature for assessment and information gathering.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

1. Market research

• Collect news in ASEAN
• Support to build monthly reports of production and sales data
• Perform customer & competitor intelligence
• Perform ad-hoc research 

2. Communications

• Support to organize and create contents for regional communication campaigns
• Ad-hoc tasks from supervisor

This position is within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) with two vacancies located in Seattle, WV.

As a Research Fish Biologist/Research Mathematical Statistician, you will perform the following duties:

- Develop and support efforts to provide scientific information that supports the sustainable management of west coast groundfish stocks and fisheries.
- Execute Research projects and analyses for living marine resources with emphasis on groundfish.
- Collect, classify and analyze data for broad and difficult biological and statistical issues.
- Modeling and simulation of fish population dynamics.