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Associate Scientist

Guidehouse • Gaithersburg, MD • 1w ago

Job Family :

Biologist (Digital)

Travel Required :

Up to 25%

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Develop downstream (purification) processes, under the oversight of a project lead scientist, for recombinant proteins, virus vaccines, and virus-like particles (VLP) that may be used as clinical candidates.

Work collaboratively within the purification group to design, develop and optimize chromatography and filtration step unit operations to support process development of clinical trial vaccine candidates and mAb products.

Purify research-phase recombinant proteins, virus vaccines and/or virus-like particles in support of other groups or external collaborators.

Work to prepare necessary materials (buffers, packed columns, etc.) in support of downstream process activities.

Utilize novel process monitoring technologies (e.g. PatFix or other point-of-use analytics) towards optimizing downstream process unit operations.

Execute automated systems (e.g. Tecan Bioprocess Liquid Handlers, or similar) to perform parallel purification processes or development studies.

Perform scale-down model qualification runs and associated studies to support viral clearance validation work.

Support technology transfer of processes to Lab's Pilot Plant for manufacture of clinical product through document generation and on-site support.

What You Will Need:

Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline is required.

Minimum of (FOUR) 4 years of experience in recombinant protein purification development and/or related manufacturing of GMP clinical-phase products is required.

Demonstrated knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.

Must be a team player who can effectively work with members from cross-functional departments.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Familiarity with computer software including word processing and data evaluation.

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Write and review technical protocols and reports.

Analyze and compile data, present at various group/department meetings.

Experience in a clinical research environment.

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Care.com annual membership

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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