Biomedical Subject Matter Expert

Overview

We are seeking a Biomedical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide scientific and domain expertise supporting biomedical research and technology-enabled initiatives. The SME will bring deep knowledge in one or more areas — biology, genetics, biophysics, or language/communication science — to ensure technical solutions, analyses, and outputs are scientifically sound and appropriately interpreted.

 

The SME will work alongside researchers, engineers, and program stakeholders, translating scientific concepts into actionable guidance and supporting task-based delivery across assigned use cases. This role is scientific and advisory in nature — it does not require building or operating AI/ML systems, though familiarity with how such tools are used in research is valuable.

 

Contributions

Responsibilities include: 

• Provide subject matter expertise in biomedical, biological, genetic, biophysical, or  language/communication science domains
• Support task-based delivery of biomedical use cases, analyses, and technical initiatives
• Collaborate with technical and scientific teams to define use cases, requirements, terminology, and expected outcomes
• Translate complex scientific concepts into clear guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Review technical outputs, analyses, and model results for scientific accuracy and appropriate interpretation
• Identify scientific assumptions, limitations, and risks in analyses, models, or outputs
• Support development of scientifically meaningful requirements, evaluation criteria, and documentation
• Maintain awareness of developments in biomedical research relevant to assigned domains

 

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
• Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Biology, Genetics, Biophysics, Biomedical Sciences, Linguistics/Communication Sciences, or a related scientific discipline
• 5+ years of professional, research, or academic experience in a relevant biomedical or scientific domain
• Deep subject matter expertise in one or more of: biology, genetics, biophysics, or natural language/communication science
• Strong grounding in scientific research methods, terminology, and analytical approaches within the area of expertise
• Ability to evaluate technical or analytical outputs for scientific accuracy, relevance, and appropriate interpretation
• Ability to translate scientific concepts into actionable guidance for varied audiences
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (technical, data, engineering)
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to deliver task-based work on established timelines

Preferred:

• Familiarity with AI/ML, data science, or NLP concepts and how they're applied in biomedical or scientific research
• Experience with biomedical, genomic, or scientific literature and complex datasets
• Experience supporting federal health, biomedical, or scientific research organizations, including NIH or similar environments
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams combining scientific and technical expertise

 

About steampunk

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

 

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors.  Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges.  If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.