Bio-Separations Scientist for Vaccine Research

GAP Solutions Inc; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GAP Solutions Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD collaborates with the NIH/NIAID to advance vaccine research and analytical capabilities. The Scientist will lead experimental design, perform analytical assays (including HPLC and electrophoretic techniques), manage project timelines and data quality, and present findings at internal meetings.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and be proficient with data evaluation, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Access, and Outlook, with strong

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a scientific field OR 3+ years of specialized experience plus a Master’s degree is equivalent to a Ph.D. OR 5+ years of specialized experience plus a BA/BS degree is equivalent to a Ph.D.
• Familiarity with computer software including word processing, data evaluation, and project timeline management.
• Skilled in PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Access, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Advance the science in the laboratory through new procedures and discoveries.
• Advance the science through proposing and investigating new target projects for initiation based on novelty and relevance to human health.
• Independently direct and conduct special research projects that have a high priority for the laboratory with special emphasis in the development of novel research treatments.
• Provide advice and assistance to users in designing experiments, using instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis, and preparing figures for publication.
• Participate in the laboratory’s review of future proposals for resource allocations.
• Oversee project data quality; analyze and interpret project data.
• Maintain a detailed and up-to-date electronic laboratory notebook detailing all experiments.
• Conducts analytical assay development and performs analytical assays in support of the assessment of clinical trial materials for quality and safety.
• Designs and executes complex bio-separation and analytical strategies, including HPLC and electrophoretic techniques, to support vaccine research and development initiatives.
• Independently plan, design, and execute multiple hypothesis-driven research projects within bio-separation technology.
• Develop and implement experimental plans; analyze and interpret data with scientific rigor; and generate evidence-based conclusions that advance new methods and investigational findings.
• Define clear problem statements, formulate testable scientific hypotheses, and apply conceptual thinking to guide research direction.
• Manage projects to meet established goals within timeline and budget constraints, initially supporting mAb and vaccine programs with potential expansion to mRNA/LNP platforms.
• Prepare and clearly present research findings at internal meetings and contribute to internal and external scientific forums.
• Experience in bio-separation technologies, including capillary-based methods and chromatographic analysis of proteins and glycoproteins.
• Clean Equipment, Run Validation, and Inspect Equipment
• Meet with lab members to present updates

Skills

PowerPoint

MS Project

MS Access

Outlook

Data evaluation

Project timeline management

Effective communication

Education

Ph.D. in a scientific field

Equivalent experience

Tools

HPLC

Capillary-based methods

Chromatographic analysis

Electrophoretic techniques

Job description

GAP Solutions Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD collaborates with the NIH/NIAID to advance vaccine research and analytical capabilities. The Scientist will lead experimental design, perform analytical assays (including HPLC and electrophoretic techniques), manage project timelines and data quality, and present findings at internal meetings.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and be proficient with data evaluation, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Access, and Outlook, with strong