Protein Biochemistry Consultant

Guidehouse•Arlington, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Protein Biochemistry Consultant will support a team of skilled researchers to help drive advancements in biochemistry and bioengineering research for the Department of Defense. As part of our team, you'll serve as a strategic technical advisor to program managers at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), advising on advanced government-funded research and development programs. You’ll work with world-class scientists and engineers to provide strategic assessments of emerging technologies. You will maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating the transition of program deliverables to DoD stakeholders.

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline. Candidates with other STEM-related fields of study and demonstrated experience in protein biochemistry, protein engineering, or protein characterization will also be considered.
FOUR (4) or more years’ experience in protein biochemistry, protein mass spectroscopy and/or protein engineering
Designing and executing protein biochemistry and/or protein engineering research in an R&D environment
Experience with protein expression, purification, characterization, and structure-function analysis
Experience with protein mass spectrometry, proteomics, and analytical methods for protein identification and characterization
Experience authoring and presenting technical reports, proposals, and program documentation

Nice To Haves

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" Federal or DoD security clearance
Experience performing or supporting government-sponsored research activities
Experience with protein engineering, directed evolution, antibody engineering, enzyme engineering, or related protein optimization approaches
Experience applying computational, experimental, or integrated approaches to protein design and characterization
Experience managing or contributing to complex technical programs with defined timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
Experience reviewing research proposals, conducting technical assessments, or supporting R&D portfolio evaluations.
Experience supporting DARPA, DoD, NIH, BARDA, or other federal R&D programs.
Knowledge of synthetic biology, biomanufacturing, computational biology, or advanced biotechnology platforms.
Experience leading and coordinating teams of different experience and technical backgrounds
Knowledge of the DoD program/project development process
Experience in transitioning products and or capabilities to DoD-stakeholders
Ability to work on tasks quickly, independently, and collaboratively in a team atmosphere
Possession of outstanding attention to detail
Possession of clear and succinct oral, visual, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic technical advisor to program managers at DARPA, advising on advanced government-funded research and development programs.
Work with scientists and engineers to provide strategic assessments of emerging technologies.
Produce and present findings and recommendations on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs.
Assist with the management of current programs.
Facilitate the transition of program deliverables to DoD stakeholders.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend