Science Officer (Autoimmune / Genetic Disorders / Infectious Diseases)

Are you passionate about guiding ground-breaking science through every stage of the grants process? Do you want to help shape the future of innovations in Autoimmune, Genetic, and / or Infectious Diseases?

Ripple Effect is looking for a Science Officer with research and grants administration experience in Autoimmune, Genetic, and / or Infectious Diseases to support our client’s mission. This role will work closely with Defense Health Agency staff supporting the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) to provide health sciences awards management support and topic-specific portfolio oversight.

Science Officers are primarily responsible for grants administration, meaning that they handle everything from helping to negotiate the research grant, tracking progress throughout its life (reviewing annual reports and helping with any contract modifications that arise), assessing the relevance of reported publications and patents, and closing out the award. They serve as the primary point of contact for the funded investigator, acting as a liaison between the investigator and the contracting, regulatory, and other military sponsors. They will apply scientific knowledge and general understanding of grant funding to provide technical review and oversight of award negotiation and progress and provides recommendations to the government representative or contracting agency to support the organization’s mission.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We offer a diverse and engaging work environment, with a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.

General Information

• Job Code : SHR-SR-04M
• Location : Client Site / Remote
• Employee Type : Exempt, Full-Time Regular

(Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements )

Responsibilities

Areas of Research

Science Officers should specialize in an area of biomedical research. Areas of science may include, but not be limited to one of the following :

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

Basic Requirements

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what makes Ripple so great check out our capabilities .

Skills That Set You Apart

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply!

About Ripple Effect

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across Communications & Outreach , Research & Evaluation , Program Management & Policy , Digital Transformation , and Technical & Scientific Support solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains.

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Benefits

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work / life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences.

Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify .