Biologist (52117)

GAP SOLUTIONS INC; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 94,860 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

GAP Solutions, Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD seeks a Biologist to conduct formulation and stability studies, interpret analytical data, and present findings to project teams. The role involves coordinating study tasks and preparing technical documentation under senior guidance.

The position requires a Master’s degree in chemistry/biochemistry/engineering or equivalent, plus two years of post-baccalaureate experience in related fields. Telework is permitted two days per week.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in chemistry/biochemistry/engineering or foreign equivalent.
• Two years of post-baccalaureate experience as Biologist/Scientist or similar.
• Experience includes protein formulation; formulation and stability studies for protein nanoparticle-based vaccines; data analysis and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Execute formulation and stability studies and coordinate study tasks.
• Interpret analytical data using protein and vaccine structure; present data to project teams.
• Prepare technical protocols documenting formulation, stability, and method development studies.
• Contribute to professional manuscripts based on results when needed.

Education

Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or foreign equivalent

Job description

Position Title

Biologist

Total Hours/Week

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; 40 hours/week

Pay and Benefits

This is a full-time position that pays an annual salary of $94,860 to $102,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holiday time, and 401K. See more at GAPsi.com/benefits/.

Employer

GAP Solutions, Inc. 205 Van Buren Street, Ste. 205, Herndon, VA, 20170

Work Location

9 W. Watkins Mill Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Teleworking is permitted two days per week.

Position Duties

Execute formulation and stability studies, including coordinating study tasks, interpreting analytical data using protein and vaccine structure, stability concepts, and elements of the effects of solution components on stability; generating samples; analyzing sample data; and presenting data to project teams. Execute assay development studies for vaccine and biotherapeutic characterization under the guidance of senior personnel, including coordinating tasks; generating and analyzing samples; interpreting analytical data using protein and vaccine structure, stability concepts, and elements of the effects of solution components on stability; collating overall study data; and presenting study data to project teams. Prepare technical protocols documenting formulation, stability, and method development studies in collaboration with senior personnel, including design based technical analytical experience and theoretical understanding of protein/vaccine structure and stability concepts. Prepare technical reports documenting formulation, stability, and method development studies, which may include drafting, editing, and verification of data. Contribute to professional manuscripts based on results of formulation, stability, and method development studies, as needed.

Qualifications

• Education requirements:
• Experience Requirements:
• Qualified applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or foreign equivalent.
• Qualified applicants must have two (2) years of post-baccalaureate experience as a Biologist, Scientist, or a substantially similar position.
• Experience must include two (2) years of each of the following: protein formulation; formulation and stability design assessment studies for protein nanoparticle-based vaccines for HIV antibodies, Malaria vaccine, and Influenza vaccine; study coordination and execution in one of the following areas: protein/vaccine formulation, protein/vaccine stability, or protein/vaccine pre-formulation; hands-on studies designing and executing formulation and stability assessments of ultra-high concentration antibody therapeutics for HIV antibodies and Influenza vaccine; data analysis; protein chemistry; and JMP, Origin, GRAMS, Prism, and SigmaPlot.