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GAP Solutions, Inc. · 1 day ago

Scientist

Gaithersburg, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

GAP Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Scientist to support the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The role involves coordinating formulation and stability studies, analyzing data, and providing technical guidance to team members.

Management Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute formulation and stability studies within a development team, including internal and interdepartmental coordination of activities as well as collation and interpretation of study data, under direction of a Formulation Scientist/Senior Scientist

Write and review formulation, stability, and method development study protocols under direction of a Formulation Scientist/Senior Scientist

Independently generate and analyze samples using both standard and advanced study specific analytical methods

Independently analyze and collate analytical data

Interpret analytical data with an understanding of protein/vaccine structure and stability concepts, and elements of the effects of solution components on stability

Develop assays for vaccine and biotherapeutic characterization, including providing input into study design, under direction of a Formulation Scientist/Senior Scientist

Provide technical guidance and training to formulation team members

Write and review technical reports and protocols documenting formulation, stability, and method development studies

Present data in small group, department, and conference settings

Obtain information on new scientific advances in the field and new technologies, as required to for VRC programs

Oversee external service and execute routine maintenance and troubleshooting for one or more pieces of laboratory instrumentation

Serve as Subject Matter Expert for one or more analytical and/or theoretical areas relevant to the formulation development program

Qualification

Analytical methodsFormulation developmentProtein/vaccine stabilityTechnical report writingTrainingGuidanceTroubleshootingTeam collaborationPresentation skills

Required