Technical Advisor; Microphysiological Systems & Regenerative Medicine

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. We are seeking an individual to work on a fully remote basis as a Technical Advisor (Microphysiological Systems & Regenerative Medicine) in support of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).

(1) Collaborate with the ARPA-H Program Manager and team to support the Comprehensive Organ System Modeling in Outer Space (COSMOS) research initiative as well as support the development, funding, and management of new and existing R&D programs to meet ARPA-H’s mission to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone.

(2) Assist, support, and provide advice to the Program Manager to further the development and progress of new and existing programs

(3) Work across disciplines and assess the integration of biological systems with autonomous experimentation, high-throughput screening, sensors, instrumentation, and other advanced research platforms

(4) Assist with designing or evaluating complex preclinical models, translational research, and quantitative biological experiments including where multiple tissue systems or therapeutic development pathways are involved.

(5) Conduct thorough scientific evaluation of the current R&D landscape to identify gaps in research portfolios to address critical needs that are aligned with the ARPA-H mission.

(6) Monitor and track performers progress toward established metrics

(7) Read and digest complex information and develop briefings for technical and non-technical audiences.

(1) Ph.D. in biomedical sciences with a preference for one of the following or related fields:
Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biomaterials, Cell Biology, Regenerative Medicine, and Cancer Biology

(2) Minimum of 5 years of industry (e.g., biotechnology or biopharmaceutical companies) experience including experience with regulatory affairs for regenerative medicine

(3) Advanced scientific or engineering expertise in areas such as tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, organoids, microphysiological systems (organ-on-chip), or aging biology preferred

(4) Experience with space-based research, microgravity biology, autonomous laboratory systems, or Low Earth Orbit operations is advantageous but not required

(5) Prior experience as a technical advisor supporting ARPA-related programs preferred

(6) Availability to travel domestically as needed to fully support program manager and program operations

(7) US Citizenship and/or lawful permanent residency is required as per contract requirements to obtain Public Trust clearance.