Vaccine Formulation & Stabilisation 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

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.