Leroy Worth Jr.
Cary
Summary
Accomplished Scientific Review Officer with expertise in proposal evaluation, strategic planning, and team collaboration. Enhanced efficiency in grant application processes and led staff performance evaluations to align with organizational goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Scientific Review Officer/Referral Officer
NIH Center for Scientific Review
Bethesda
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted in reviewing grant applications for scientific research funding.
- Coordinated logistics and schedules for peer review panels to facilitate thorough evaluations of grant applications.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing review outcomes and feedback to inform funding decisions.
- Communicated effectively with researchers and reviewers regarding application status.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance review processes, resulting in a more efficient evaluation workflow.
- Participated in regular meetings with upper management regarding progress updates on current initiatives.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Branch Chief/ Scientific Review Officer
NIEHS Division of Extramural Research and Training
Research Triangle Park
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Reviewed proposals for alignment with NIEHS research priorities.
- Reviewed project proposals for alignment with institutional goals and priorities.
- Managed grant application processes for external research funding initiatives.
- Negotiated contract proposals and agreements with DNTP/DTT.
- Implemented process improvement initiatives that streamlined workflows within the branch.
- Collaborated with other branches within the organization in order to share best practices regarding operations management.
- Managed interdepartmental communication to effectively coordinate projects related to branch operations.
- Provided guidance to team members on how to effectively complete tasks within established timelines.
- Directed staff recruitment efforts and conducted performance evaluations for branch personnel.
- Developed outreach materials that increased awareness of research opportunities and resources.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry And Biochemistry
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD12-1990
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC05-1983
Skills
- Proposal evaluation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Performance evaluation
- Performance metrics
- Strategic planning
- Staff recruitment
- Work coordination
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
2020 CELI (Cement Extramural Leadership Institute) Training Program
Timeline
Scientific Review Officer/Referral Officer
NIH Center for Scientific Review
10.2025 - Current
Branch Chief/ Scientific Review Officer
NIEHS Division of Extramural Research and Training
10.2024 - 09.2025
Ph.D. - Chemistry And Biochemistry
University of Maryland, College Park
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Fayetteville State University