Associate Scientist, Analytical Development

Job Family :

Scientific Research & Analysis (Digital)

Travel Required :

Up to 25%

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :

• 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 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 plants QC group for product release.
• Write technical protocols and reports documenting analytical development studies pertaining to his work and the work of the group.

What You Will Need :

• Bachelors 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.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• 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

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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 EmployerProtected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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