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Scientific Program Analyst

Rockville, MD

(ID: 2024-8446)


Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).


Benefits:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • 401K Match
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Overview

Axle is looking to add a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous Scientific Program Analyst to our dynamic team. The Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Vaccine Research Center (VRC), Administrative Management Office (ADMO).

 

Technical Requirements:

 

  • Independently or as part of a team prepare and present comprehensive program reviews to include recommendations on curtailing or expanding programs and program effectiveness.

  • Assist with projects with other internal and external VRC organizations.

  • Collect and compile qualitative and quantitative information and data for use in program decisions. Research and prepare responses to ad-hoc or recurring inquiries received in writing or telephonically (e.g., Congressional briefing materials and responses.)

  • Interpret administrative policies, assist with providing advice to management on related matters.

  • Assist staff with providing broad design, production, and photography services, including development of publications and of marketing materials and signage for VRC events; advertising and outside content review; logo use and policy; branding development and related special initiatives; poster and program development; medical illustrations; other graphic design projects.

  • Assist staff in providing turnkey video and animation services, including client consultation; concept/script development; planning and location scouting; filming, storyboarding, editing and other post-production services; closed captioning; maintenance and updating stock of B-roll footage; development of video-related infrastructure, such as digital asset management and storage solutions, and overall project management for video projects.

  • Assist with the development and management of content for digital signage, including template development; content targeting and refreshment; maintenance of digital signage; media inquiries and interview requests, content for press releases, byline articles and keynote presentations, and public relations needs that increase the effectiveness of visual communications products in meeting the needs and requirements of the VRC.

  • Regularly review programs/activities of the VRC. Continually explore new communications methods and approaches to increase efficiency in achieving goals and objectives and ensure that communications messages are tailored to suit the new communications methods.

  • Conduct and assist with ongoing evaluations to measure the success of communications plans and programs that support and promote overall NIAID goals, research, and programs, ensuring that all messages, materials, and strategies for target audiences are credible, clear, and meaningful.

  • Collaborate with NIAID Divisions and other OD offices to increase the effectiveness of communications strategies and services in meeting the needs and requirements of the Institute.

  • Ensure that VRC communication functions are effectively coordinated with IT staff, including obtaining technical policy, advice, and assistance from the OCICB, and interacting with OCICB to assess the VRC's IT applications and systems.

  • Perform quality control assessments on all outbound written responses. Ensure documents are prepared in accordance with office policies and procedures, including reviewing, revising, and editing as needed. Ensure responses conform to applicable regulations, style manuals, and publication standards. Review and analyze documents for logical, well organized structure. Check and verify information for accuracy and consistency using a broad variety of Internet sources such as PubMed, Medline, and other Web sites and search engines. Act as an information resource to other health communications specialists in developing comprehensive and appropriate responses to mail, telephone, fax, and email inquiries from the public.

 

Specific Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a communications-related field of study with a minimum of three (3) years of specialized experience.

  • Background and/or degree in biological sciences preferred.

  • Experience serving in a team lead-type role, with leadership experience highly preferred.

  • Demonstrated strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

  • Demonstrated experience in writing scientific/technical content.

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate basic scientific ideas to the general public.

  • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.


The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

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Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

Salary Range

$95,000 - $110,000 USD

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