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Guidehouse

Associate Scientist, Analytical Development

Guidehouse, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811

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Overview

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills. Associate Scientist, Analytical Development at Guidehouse. The role supports the Analytical Development department of the Vaccine Production Program (VPP) in the Vaccine Research Center. Up to 25% travel. Clearance: Ability to Obtain Public Trust.

Responsibilities

Support the Analytical Development department of the Vaccine Production Program (VPP) in the Vaccine Research Center.

Independently perform UPLC-based content and identification assays for virus vaccines, recombinant proteins and virus-like particles that may be used as clinical vaccine candidates.

Contribute to the clinical development of a variety of vaccine candidates by independently performing multiple bioassays as required for project success.

Provide assay support and assay development for cGMP product release and characterization.

Participate in the development of the following assays for protein characterization: Protein A-UPLC, SE-UPLC.

Bioassay development for a Virus-like-particle vaccine.

Develop, characterize and transfer assays to the VRC pilot plant’s QC group for product release.

Write technical protocols and reports documenting analytical development studies pertaining to the work of the group.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related discipline is required.

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in chemistry or a related field is required.

Demonstrated experience working in a clinical or research laboratory.

Demonstrated knowledge of principles and operating procedures of general laboratory equipment.

Experience with analytical equipment automation or instrument and method qualification will be highly beneficial.

Confident oral and written communication skills.

Proficiency in writing and reviewing method qualification/validation protocols and reports, method transfers, SOPs, QC data packets and other process documents.

Desirable Qualifications

Familiarity with computer software including word processing and data evaluation.

Knowledge and use of statistical design of experiments (DOE).

Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects.

Strong communications skills, both oral and written.

Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.

Compensation 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 qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law or ordinance, including the Fair Chance Ordinances of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you require an accommodation, contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and used only to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All recruitment communications will come from Guidehouse email domains such as @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Guidehouse will never charge a fee or request money transfers at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Do not provide banking information to third parties. If you suspect a fraudulent request, report it to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline or contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred from 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.

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