Total 74 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Fort Meade Naval Facilities, Maryland

• Developing, implementing, and managing key procedures/aspects of the protocol within the scientific scope defined.
• Facilitating, coaching, and planning techniques to lead clinical research within the NICHD, Office of the Clinical Director.
• Independently evaluating critical feasibility issues such as those related to patient-population availability and recruitment, availability of resources.
• Coordinating and implementing clinical research protocols, including protocol development and implementation, patient recruitment, patient enrollment, data collection and organization, data analysis, safety monitoring.
• Ensuring compliance with protocol requirements to maintain data integrity; and supporting ongoing research and clinical programs at NIA.

• You will construct and repair high grade wooden items such as cabinetry, research and experimental devices and decorative woodwork for use in offices, planes, ships, submarines, shops, laboratories and other uses.
• You will be required to read, interpret and check plans, blueprints and sketches.
• You will be responsible for minimizing waste and cost when laying out patterns on materials, when selecting and substituting materials and when planning or changing the sequence of the work to cut time.
• You will be required to have extensive knowledge of the various properties and characteristics of a wide variety of hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, veneers, wood substitutes, gluing and bonding agents and other woodworking materials.

• Contributes to a range of staff functions involving planning, policy development, and analysis necessary for key policy and program decisions by the division leadership.
• Develops reports and other staff documents on policies, programs, plans, research accomplishments, and other activities.
• Maintains awareness of scientific and legislative developments and issues having implications for current and planned health, social science, and/or bioethics research and research training programs.
• Consults with a wide range of individuals who are involved in scientific research to identify major issues, roadblocks, and potential actions necessary for policy development and interpretation.

• Contributes to a range of staff functions involving planning, policy development, and analysis necessary for key policy and program decisions by the division leadership.
• Develops reports and other staff documents on policies, programs, plans, research accomplishments, and other activities.
• Maintains awareness of scientific and legislative developments and issues having implications for current and planned health, social science, and/or bioethics research and research training programs.
• Consults with a wide range of individuals who are involved in scientific research to identify major issues, roadblocks, and potential actions necessary for policy development and interpretation.

The duties performed by this position may include tasks such as:

• Perform routine biological science tasks common to natural resource management
• Makes field observations of wildlife and natural resources conditions
• Use standard software such ArcGIS to organize, analyze and display field data
• Assist in the preparation of reports, plans and guidelines.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Health Scientist Administrator, GS-0601-13, you will be:

• Serve as a Program Official on research grants and cooperative agreements.
• Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on research contracts.
• Facilitate stakeholders' involvement in the research and product development process.
• Develop partnerships with stakeholders to identify and prioritize research in related specialty fields.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Health Scientist Administrator, GS-0601-13, you will be:

• Serve as a Program Official on research grants and cooperative agreements.
• Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on research contracts.
• Facilitate stakeholders' involvement in the research and product development process.
• Develop partnerships with stakeholders to identify and prioritize research in related specialty fields.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Health Scientist Administrator, GS-0601-14,you will be:

1. Serve as a Program Official or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on extramural grants or contracts.
2. Provide leadership or develop partnerships with stakeholders to identify or prioritize research in related specialty fields.
3. Review clinical relevance of intramural and extramural research by the Agency or initiates efforts to apply new developments for research programs.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Health Scientist Administrator, GS-0601-14, you will be:

1. Serve as a Program Official or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on extramural grants or contracts.
2. Provide leadership or develop partnerships with stakeholders to identify or prioritize research in related specialty fields.
3. Review clinical relevance of intramural and extramural research by the Agency or initiates efforts to apply new developments for research programs.

• Serves as the principal technical expert/advisor to the Library Director and Deputy Director regarding facilities operation and management in accordance with the ARS facility programs.
• Oversees and maintains the water systems that are unique in design and complexity for a 15-story building for potable water usage and for fire suppression by water.
• Prepares repair and maintenance proposals and facility upgrade recommendations for budget review and approval.
• Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on contracts involving federal real property.
• Develops and maintains annual and long-range standard operation and maintenance procedures for the buildings and associated facilities.
• Plans, directs, and oversees general maintenance of the federal building and grounds.

• You will report to NRL's Protocol Officer, assisting with overall operational duties of the Protocol office, and serve as back up in the Protocol Officer's absence.
• You will assist in arranging and executing visits by senior officials and foreign dignitaries to include proving NRL senior leadership advice and consultation.
• You will meet with NRL's Commanding Officer and/or Director of Research to discuss agendas for each visit and draft an agenda.
• You will assist with organizing and arranging lunches to include providing menu selections, paying careful attention to various restrictions.
• You will compile guest lists and track RSVPs, prepare folders, collect receipt of clearances, arrange for badges and transportation, escort visitors, reserve visit location, and request IT support.
• You will collect briefs for "read ahead" for each visit, ensuring information is correct and relevant.
• You will interpret and apply policies and procedures pertaining to conducting successful protocol visits.

Newly-hired mathematicians and mathematical statisticians begin their careers in the Mathematics Development Program (MDP). The goal of the three-year MDP is to provide on-the-job training in the broad range of mathematical and statistical sciences at NSA. This is primarily accomplished through 6-month tours in NSA offices of the MDP participant's choosing. Mentorship is provided for each tour and participants work on real mission problems.

MDP members also study cryptologic mathematics, statistical data mining, and related subjects in courses taught by Agency experts. Participants are required to develop skills in programming and using computational resources to solve mission problems. Various short-term and long-term travel opportunities exist for interested participants but are not required. MDP members are able to take advantage of other professional development opportunities available at NSA as well. This includes continuing education opportunities and optional Agency courses in everything from professional communication to goal setting to machine learning. Career mentorship and participation in professional networks such as WIMS (Women in the Mathematical Sciences) are strongly supported. A healthy work-life balance is encouraged and resources including maternity/paternity leave, counseling services, and financial coaching are available for all employees.

Through the MDP, participants are rooted in the Agency community of mathematicians and mathematical statisticians. Also they are given the opportunity to explore a wide variety of problem sets. At the end of the program, graduates choose their first assignment from any open positions at the Agency.

NSA is unique in its ability to offer the opportunity to work on cutting edge problems in a wide range of technical fields including:
- Data Science
- Machine Learning
- Human Language technology
- Cryptology
- Signals analysis
- Speech/image/video processing
- Network analysis
- Cyber security
- High performance computing

All employees at NSA have access to diverse opportunities with the expectation that they will continuously grow as professionals. Positions exist that use everything from theoretical to applied mathematics and statistics, and vary from becoming a leading expert in a specialized niche to coordinating technical work across a wide array of disciplines. The choice is yours!

Candidates must possess:
- Strong problem
-solving and analytical skills
- Desire for continual learning
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within diverse teams

For the Entry/Developmental work level, knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas is desired but not required. Successful applicants may learn these skills at the Agency.
- Programming expertise in any language
- Experience in the design, development, use, and evaluation of mathematical models, methods and/or techniques (e.g., algorithm development)

The timeline for hiring mathematicians is quite long, commonly one to two years. We recommend applying when graduation is no more than a year out, as start dates can often flex to accommodate the needs of a successful applicant.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a MS&T PRODUCT STEWARD, supporting our MANUFACTURING SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY TEAM , you will be trusted with owning the process knowledge of the products assigned throughout the commercial lifecycle, maintaining oversight on process capability, through data trending and statistical analysis of critical parameters, ensuring processes are robust, in continued state of validation and continuously improving and in compliance with cGMPs, SOPs, and applicable guidelines and normatives at the ASPEX FORT WORTH MANUFACTURING FACILITY in FORT WORTH, TEXAS, US.  

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Process/Product Oversight and Knowledge: Maintain the oversight of the process of the product(s) assigned “door to door” at the site.

• Maintain the knowledge and the history of the product(s) process throughout the entire commercial lifecycle, from inception to date.

• Primary contact with R&D as the plant Sustaining Scientist.

• Oversee implementation of systems, policies and procedures to ensure that products and services meet regulatory and quality standards.

• Monitor processes, identify problems and initiate appropriate corrective actions, including deployment of available resources.

• Monitor, analyze and recommend/implement improvements to better utilize labor, raw materials and equipment.

• Manage significant projects.

• Determine and communicate priorities and schedules between potentially conflicting areas.

• Monitor, analyze, and control variables.

• Maintain awareness of state-of-the-art equipment and processes; recommend and implement changes, as applicable.

• Prepare analyses and provide input to Site Management for use in strategy setting.

• Critically review operations for ways to improve regulatory compliance, aseptic techniques, product quality and/or productivity.

• Track, evaluate and report on key indicators, as well as corrective and preventive actions.

• Investigations/Improvement on Product: Initiate and support investigations and improvement projects involving cross functional teams based on data analysis.

• Actively participate and represent assigned products to the relevant governance where improvements on weak point products are planned, prioritized and monitored.

• Provide oversight and support of the Continued Process Verification (CPV) program.

• Change Control: Participate and/or lead (case by case) the change control of assigned products and related processes.

• APQR: Review the PQR data and provide the correct level of discussion on it.

• Training: Own the Training Curriculum for assigned Job Profile and provide training and support to new associates joining related functions.

• Audit Support: Maintain assigned documentation and work area in inspection readiness level and provide necessary support in any internal or external audit.

• Provide a safe working environment that complies with applicable standards, and that associates are working safely.

• Continuously monitor work areas; identify, resolve, and report safety hazards.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

• Work hours: Monday through Friday – 8:00am – 5:00pm

• Travel Requirements: 0 to 10%

• Relocation assistance: No

• Sponsorship available: No

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry or equivalent scientific or engineering degree

• 6 or more years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing

• Proven process understanding of Pharma, GMP, Regulatory aspects

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolve

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates; PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker

If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As an ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN supporting our MAINTENANCE TEAM you will be responsible for REPAIRS, ADJUSTMENTS, AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF THE FACILITIES AT FORT WORTH ASPEX MANUFACTURING IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS, US,

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Troubleshoot line/equipment mechanical and electrical problems, and perform efficient corrective maintenance to bring line/equipment back into a running and reliable state.

• Write and implement SOPs and Preventive Maintenance (PM) procedures.

• Identify and implement mechanical/electrical changes to enhance quality, compliance, reliability and reduce cost, following cGMP and SOPs, with minimal supervision.

• Work with Production to determine line/equipment reliability issues; provide regular feedback on line/equipment status and estimated time to repair.

• Safely use maintenance hand/power tools and test equipment.

• Technical: Troubleshoot and maintain equipment to fill and package products in accordance with standards and procedures (cGMP, SOPs, etc.).

• Perform technical setup of line/equipment for daily operation, according to SOP for assigned work area.

• Maintain aseptic personnel certification, and practice good aseptic techniques in performance of duties.

• Assist plant engineers in new equipment startups and engineering changes.

• Support training of new coworkers, and share knowledge and experience with coworkers to develop team’s overall capability.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English 

• 4 Years of Relevant Experience 

• Work hours:  6pm to 6am, 4 days on shift/4 days off shift

• Travel Requirements: 0 to 10%

• Relocation assistance: No

• Sponsorship available: No

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Industrial maintenance / trouble shooting

• Manufacturing Electro-mechanic experience

• Abilities on electrical, electronic, pneumatic and mechanics

• Experience repairing different types of machinery

• Basic Troubleshooting - breakdown steps to trouble shoot errors

• Manufacturing automation equipment -high volume / high speed equipment

• General automation knowledge, PLCs, photo eyes, VFDs, etc.

• Filling and carton experience. 

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolve

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates; PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker

If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Key Role:

Serve as an operations research analyst conducting operations research analysis in support of the assessment of cyberspace operations. Devise modeling and measuring techniques to investigate complex issues, identify and solve problems, and aid better decision making for strategic assessments. Apply or develop technologies and concepts to assist in advancing the assessment of cyberspace operations. Assist in addressing requirements and the evaluation of data assessment strategies, including sampling, statistical analysis, evaluation, flow processing, and management assessment strategies. Apply operations research expertise to executive-level projects and analyze, assess, and develop future strategic assessments related to cyberspace operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as an operations research analyst
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail
• ​​Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, CS, Cybersecurity, or Computer Engineering

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience advising and collaborating with stakeholders to evaluate data, optimize data usage, and promote information sharing
• Ability to analyze, report, and develop recommendations on data related to operational metrics
• Ability to prepare detailed assessment reports that represent data as useful information and ensure the analysis presents meaningful results
• Possession of excellent organizational skills
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Master's degree
• Completion of Operations Research or Strategic Assessment Specialized Training

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.