Protein Biochemistry Consultant

About the role

The Protein Biochemistry Consultant supports a team of skilled researchers in advancing biochemistry and bioengineering research for the Department of Defense. They advise on advanced government-funded research and development programs, providing strategic assessments of emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic technical advisor to program managers at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
• Provide strategic assessments of emerging technologies
• Assist with the management of current programs
• Facilitate the transition of program deliverables to DoD stakeholders

Requirements

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• A Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
• Four (4) or more years’ experience in protein biochemistry, protein mass spectroscopy, and/or protein engineering
• 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

Qualifications

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" Federal or DoD security clearance is preferred
• 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
• Experience in transitioning products and capabilities to DoD stakeholders
• Ability to work on tasks quickly, independently, and collaboratively in a team atmosphere
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Clear and succinct oral, visual, and written communication skills

Benefits

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package. Benefits include medical, Rx, dental & vision insurance, personal and family sick time & company paid holidays, 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, and ethics hotline.