Research Fellow

Fastnet; Dublin; On-site; EUR 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastnet in Dublin seeks a Research Fellow to join a new group focused on thermostabilising formulations for a live virus vector vaccine. You will develop drying processes and formulations, and contribute to high-quality research in a commercial environment.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in vaccines or virology with 5+ years postdoc/industry experience, capable of independent project work and mentoring. Collaboration with PI and external partners is expected.

Qualifications

• PhD in pharmaceutical aspects of vaccines or PhD in virology or a strictly relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral or industry experience in biopharmaceutical formulation and stabilisation of live vaccines.
• Ability to work independently on research projects.
• Ability to evaluate concepts/theories to develop original solutions and research methodologies.
• Track record of peer reviewed publications or experience in a commercial environment.
• Substantial technical experience with stabilising virus vaccines or lyophilised biopharmaceuticals.
• Proven management experience within a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduсt a specified programme of research under supervision to the highest standards of integrity and safety.
• Design and execute research activities.
• Prepare, submit and present reports to partners and funding body.
• Supervise, mentor and assist early career researchers and assistants.
• Carry out administrative and management work for the research.
• Maintain lab safety protocols, data integrity and electronic notebook compliance.
• Collaborate with external partners to ensure progress.
• Participate in networks for information exchange and future collaboration.
• Identify external funding opportunities, prepare grant proposals and assess findings for commercial exploitation with the PI.

Skills

Independent researcher

Design & execution of research

Mentoring junior staff

Grant proposal development

Laboratory safety & compliance

Education

PhD in pharmaceutical aspects of vaccines

PhD in virology or closely related discipline

Tools

Lyophilisation

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and innovative Research Fellow to join a new research group with our biopharmaceutical research client in Dublin. The primary focus is to identify, develop and verify thermostabilising formulations and processes for a live virus vector vaccine using pharmaceutical and virology methodologies.

The successful candidate will perform research that focuses on developing drying processes and formulations for this virus vaccine. The successful candidate will have a background in the pharmaceutical and vaccine sciences, with an ability to work to a high standard. The Fellow must have direct experience of working in vaccine or biopharmaceutical formulation and stabilization, ideally in a commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader to the highest standards of research integrity and health and safety.
• Assume a role in the design as well as the execution of this research.
• Prepare, submit and present relevant reports to partners and the funding body.
• Supervise, support and provide mentoring, and assistance to early career researchers and research assistants in the research group.
• Carry out relevant administrative and management work associated with this research.
• Maintain laboratory safety protocols, data integrity practices, and electronic notebook compliance.
• Collaborate with external partners to ensure efficient progress on the project.
• Participate in internal/external networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future research collaboration.
• Proactively identify opportunities for external funding sources, prepare grant proposals and assess research findings for potential commercial exploitation in collaboration with the PI.

Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in pharmaceutical aspects of vaccines or a PhD in virology or a strictly relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral or industry experience with a strong track record in biopharmaceutical formulation and stabilisation of live vaccines.
• The capacity to work independently on research projects.
• The ability to assess and evaluate concepts/theories in order to develop original solutions and particular knowledge of, and expertise in research methodologies.
• Track record of high quality peer reviewed publications and/or have experience of working in a commercial environment.
• Substantial technical experience with stabilising virus vaccines or labile biopharmaceuticals using lyophilisation.
• Proven experience in a management capacity within a laboratory setting (e.g., managing project budgets or mentoring junior staff).