Senior Scientist / Engineer - Immunology, Nucleic Acid Therapeutics, Synthetic Biology, Cell En[...]

Job Description: Serve as a senior scientific and technical advisor to the Program Manager Conduct rigorous evaluations of the current scientific and technical landscape Support programs and projects related to immunology, nucleic acid therapeutics, synthetic biology, cell engineering, gene regulation, biomaterials, microbiome science, toxicology, and related biotechnology areas Monitor and assess performer progress against defined technical milestones Critically review complex scientific, technical, and programmatic data Support program execution through documentation, internal reporting, briefing development, data collection, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams Assist with technical reviews, landscape assessments, performer evaluations, and programmatic analysis in health-related research areas Integrate into an existing ARPA-H support team while also operating independently Support coordination across cooperative agreements, Other Transaction awards, milestone-based contracts, FFRDCs, interagency efforts, and commercialization activities Travel within CONUS as needed, approximately 10–20%, to support program reviews, meetings, and stakeholder engagements Requirements: PhD in immunology, nucleic acid therapeutics, synthetic biology, analytical chemistry, materials science, applied biotechnology, or a closely related field Experience in one or more of the following areas: immunology, nucleic acid-based prophylactics and therapeutics, nucleic acid delivery, synthetic biology, cell engineering, gene regulation, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry, materials science, toxicology, cell biology, structural biology, biomaterials, nanotechnology, microbiome science, or microbial communities Strong technical writing skills Demonstrated ability to digest basic and applied research across biotechnology domains Strong logical, analytical, and critical thinking skills Professional curiosity and continuous drive for learning Ability to synthesize large volumes of complex information into actionable, decision-ready insights High level of comfort operating in fast-paced, high-pressure R&D environments Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an integrated technical and programmatic team Ability to obtain and maintain a federal government Public Trust. Benefits: Equal Opportunity Employer Fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace #J-18808-Ljbffr Intertwine Associates