Research Administrative Assistant (Contractor), DCEG Office of the Director
The Office of the Director, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), National Cancer Institute (NCI), is seeking a research administrative assistant to join an interdisciplinary, collaborative scientific operations team. The assistant will perform a wide range of administrative and technical functions that support scientific operations, including supporting the Division’s scientific review committees as well as project management, coordination, scheduling, note-taking, and other activities. The duties of this position will integrate with and complement other research operations and planning tasks on the scientific operations team.
Organization Description
NCI DCEG is the world’s most comprehensive cancer epidemiology research group. The Division carries out its research program to discover the genetic and environmental determinants of cancer and new approaches to cancer prevention with a cadre of in-house researchers and trainees. The scientific operations team within the DCEG Office of the Director aims to provide outstanding support and guidance on scientific, programmatic, and administrative processes and manage Division-wide resources to promote the success of DCEG staff and projects. NCI is an exciting place to work, and the position provides excellent learning opportunities. This is a contract position at a government agency in Rockville, Maryland.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree. Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to work with a variety of work styles; collaborative teamwork; and oral and written communications skills. Candidates must have strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to coordinate and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Candidates must be able to work independently, respond to time sensitive requests, and work well in a fast-paced environment.
Applicants may be U.S. citizens, resident aliens, or non-resident aliens with, or eligible to obtain, a valid employment-authorization visa. Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities and individuals with disabilities. NIH provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. This position is subject to a background investigation.
How to Apply
Interested individuals should e-mail cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to: Ms. Victoria Fisher (please include “Research Administrative Assistant Application” in the email subject line). Any questions also can be directed to the email address above. Applications will be considered as they are received, and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Find more information about this job announcement and about research programs in the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics on the DCEG website.
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