ARPA-H Bioengineering & Regenerative Medicine Advisor

ECS is seeking an ARPA-H Bioengineering & Regenerative Medicine Advisor to work in our Remote office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon [contract award].

Job Description:

Are you a passionate, innovative bioengineering advisor ready to tackle one of the biggest challenges in science?

Are you ready to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) in their mission to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone by preparing briefings and reports that can communicate scientific and technical knowledge that inform stakeholders of the high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems?

ECS seeks talented and driven Bioengineering & Regenerative Medicine Advisor. In this crucial role, you will serve as a scientific and technical advisor-providing support and thought leadership to the program manager and performer teams responsible for generating R&D solutions for ARPA-H and its focus areas. This role will be supporting the Resilient Systems Office (RSO).

What you will do:

• Serve as Biomedical Engineering expert-- providing thought leadership and advice grounded in experience in cell/tissue regeneration or bioengineering.
• Experience with cell engineering, biomaterials, cell culture, and inflammation.
• Support nation-wide data management activities including data architecture, design, and implementation planning.
• Utilize your expertise with large biological datasets generated by techniques such as next-generation sequencing, mass spectrometry, and high-content screening, to inform data management strategic planning and architecting activities.
• Serve as expert for novel, field-deployable diagnostic devices.
• Utilize your expertise in design and fabrication of novel devices to inform concept, planning, and operations of device manufacturing programs.

Stay current with scientific advancements:

• Actively track and analyze new research findings in this field.
• Identify and propose emerging methodologies and technologies that could enhance the program's progress.
• Participate in scientific discussions and presentations, contributing your expertise to the program's overall knowledge base.

Collaborate effectively within a diverse team:

• Build strong relationships with computational scientists, engineers, and other scientific advisors involved in the program.
• Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Actively participate in brainstorming sessions and problem-solving exercises to drive the program forward.

Salary Range: $100,000-$185,000

General Description of Benefits

• Hold a PhD in Biomedical Engineering/ Bioengineering, or related scientific field.
• Possess at least 10 years of experience in relevant research areas, including biomaterials, cell/tissue engineering and regeneration, and bioengineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in bioinformation to include data management, processing, and architecture design within scientific/biotechnology-related ecosystems.
• Experience with novel device design and fabrication, to include field deployable diagnostic solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, analyze data, and write scientific reports.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and a passion for healthcare and scientific discovery.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required per contract.