Job Description ECS is seeking an
ARPA-H Biopharmaceutical / Nucleic Acid Manufacturing Specialist to work
remotely .
Are you a passionate scientist with expertise in
biopharmaceutical and nucleic acid manufacturing? Are you ready to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) in their mission to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone by supporting complex and leading-edge research and development (R&D) projects designed to arrive at high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems?
ECS is seeking a
Technical SETA - Biopharmaceutical / Nucleic Acid Manufacturing Specialist to join our team and support an ARPA-H Program Manager developing breakthrough technologies in gene and cell therapies. This is a remote position.
These SETA duties include but are not limited to: - Assist, support, and provide advice to the Program Manager to further the development and progress of new and existing programs.
- Search and review industrial, scientific, and technical literature in areas of product development and manufacturing of DNA, RNA, and viral vectors for therapies.
- Analyze technical, scientific, regulatory, and technoeconomic data with respect to novelty, rigor, and robustness.
- Clearly and concisely synthesize takeaways. Compare and contrast technical approaches and innovations.
- Under the leadership of a PM and working with a team, build and maintain detailed program plans.
- Write and review technical documents and solicitations.
- Conduct thorough technical scientific evaluation of the current R&D landscape to identify gaps in research portfolios and address critical needs that are aligned with the ARPA-H mission.
- Monitor and track performers progress toward established metrics.
- Read and digest complex information and develop team and executive level briefings for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Use your strong logical and critical thinking skills to critically review scientific and technical data.
- Integrate into an existing team to support current ARPA-H efforts and operate independently and in a group environment in support of technical R&D efforts.
- Perform basic administrative tasks such as collecting, sorting, analyzing, and writing Internal programmatic reports/briefings on relevant topics in a health-related field.
- Some CONUS travel is expected (~10-20%) as needed to fully support the Program Manager and Program.
Salary Range: $100,000 - $180,000
General Description of Benefits
Required Skills - Minimum 5 years of industry experience in the biopharmaceutical or biomanufacturing industry.
- PhD in cell or molecular biology or related disciplines.
- Proficiency in cell and molecular biology laboratory techniques.
- Experience with QC analytical techniques and assay development for cell and gene therapies.
- Experience with genetic engineering techniques for mammalian cells.
- Experience with stem cell differentiation techniques.
- Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint skills are required.
- Ability to integrate, process, analyze, and synthesize search data.
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Willingness to work in a high-paced environment.
- Intellectual curiosity and interest in expanding knowledge to new scientific areas.
- Ability and willingness to brainstorm with other colleagues to find alternative solutions to scientific/technical problems.
- Must be willing to quickly adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.
- Must be able to obtain a federal government Public Trust clearance.
Desired Skills - Knowledge of the current FDA regulations is a plus.
- CDMO or GMP lab experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with GLP environment is a plus.
- Experience with IND-enabling studies is a plus.
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ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.
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