ARPA-H Biopharmaceutical / Nucleic Acid Manufacturing Scientist / Engineer SETA

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Opportunity: 

ARPA-H Biopharmaceutical / Nucleic Acid Manufacturing Scientist / Engineer SETA

(Mission Office: Health Science Futures (HSF))

This is a funded position and is an immediate need.

Corporate Overview

SD Solutions, LLC is a fast-growing professional services company, providing Cybersecurity, Strategy & Governance, IT Modernization, Management Consulting, and Professional Services solutions to large and small clients in the federal government sector. Our broad spectrum of services also includes digital & legacy transition, decommissioning, communications, event planning & logistics, and operations. It is our mission to deliver enduring results to our clients using strong business acumen, technical solutions, and management services. Our core values include quality, timeliness, integrity, trusted relationships, and corporate citizenship.

Opportunity Overview

SD Solutions is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Biomedical Research Scientist / Engineer to function as a Scientific Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA). The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in biopharmaceutical or nucleic acid manufacturing for advanced scientific research, engineering, and technological development. As a leading agency in health innovation, ARPA-H focuses on creating breakthrough technologies and methodologies to advance the health of the nation. The researcher will play a critical role in driving this mission forward. The successful applicant will collaborate with a Program Manager and existing team to effectuate bold ARPA-H research initiatives in gene and cell therapies and develop cutting-edge solutions that address complex health challenges faced by our nation.

"The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is a new agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It is a research funding agency that supports transformative biomedical and health breakthroughs to provide health solutions for all. ARPA-H accelerates better health outcomes for everyone by supporting the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems. These opportunities will advance high-potential, high-impact biomedical and health research that cannot be readily accomplished through traditional research or commercial activity. With a scope spanning the molecular to the societal, these programs have the potential to radically improve everyone's health."

Responsibilities Include but are limited to:

• Search and review industrial, scientific, and technical literature in areas of 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 an ARPA-H Program Manager (PM) and working with a team, build and maintain detailed program plans.

• Write and review technical documents and solicitations.

Requirements Overview

• (BS, MS, or PhD) in chemistry, biology, biomedical engineering, or related fields.

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in the biopharmaceutical or biomanufacturing industry with the focus on manufacturing, regulatory, technical operations, process development, product development or other related areas.

• 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

• Travel is expected.

Ideal candidates will have experience in:

• Knowledge of the current FDA regulations is a plus.

• Commercialization experience (for example, technology transfer, pharma business development, competitive intelligence, portfolio planning, intellectual property support, etc.) is a plus.

• CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) or GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) lab experience is a plus.

• Techno-economic analysis experience is a plus.

• Lab experience or working knowledge of current production methods of DNA, RNA, and viral vector products is a plus.

• The knowledge of or experience with fully synthetic, enzymatic, and cell-based production methods is a plus.

• Experience working with government clients.

• Ability for quick response and dedicated to continuous improvement.

• Willingness to manage multiple tasks at once and adhere to guidelines, budgets, and deadlines.

• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.

• Experience with ARPA processes and direct support to Government program managers highly .

• Prefer experience supporting DARPA or related Federal "ARPA" agencies (IARPA, ARPA-E, ARPA-H, HSARPA).

• Alternate preferable experience at NIH, CDC, FDA, NSF, USDA.

Employment Type

• Full-time, W2 employment

• Exempt, salaried

• Eligible for paid benefits

Clearance, Citizenship, and Work Location

•       Clearance requirement: Active or able to obtain Public Trust.

•       U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent is required per contract.

Questions to include as part of posting

• Do you have experience working with ARPA Program Managers?

• Do you have published articles in your field of expertise? Please provide samples or links to articles.

SD Solutions Culture

We are a fast-growing company who puts people first. Our focus is on building the right team to provide exceptional services to our customers and to grow with our organization. We offer very competitive compensation and a very attractive benefits package. We believe in corporate citizenship and provide several levels of support to students, schools, teachers, and other organizations in our local community. If you are looking for a new opportunity to make a difference and build your career in a positive way, please join us. We're waiting for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SD Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual's , , , creed, , , , , marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.

Whenever possible, SD Solutions makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by law.

Candidate Referral Program

SD Solutions wants to reward you for helping us identify qualified, talented professionals to join our team. Send us your friends and professional connections and we'll reward you with a cash bonus!

To submit a qualified referral, please visit our website. You'll need to send the candidate's contact information and/or resume to SD Solutions and include "Candidate Referral" in the subject line. Your referral must be an active candidate interested in new opportunities. You must include the candidate's full name and contact information (i.e., email address and phone number).

Please visit Careers - SD Solutions, LLC (sdsolutionsllc.com) for more details of the Candidate Referral Program.