Bioprocess Engineering Consultant
Key Role:
Support program managers at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in the development of new program concepts, management of a diverse active project portfolio, and transition of cutting-edge research to end-users. Work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment as a scientific and technical advisor with expertise in bioprocess engineering, biomanufacturing optimization and scale-up, cell line development, bioreactor characterization, metabolic modeling, and process modeling for technoeconomic analysis. Leverage a breadth of expertise to assess technologies across a broad range of applications to work with world-class scientists to drive research efforts forward for the development of advanced biological technologies to support the client's operations and improve the readiness of our warfighters. Provide strategic assessments of new technologies to support the organization's goals, create technical reports, present findings, track technological progress, analyze technology program plans, and perform other related tasks required by the client. Assist with the preparation of briefing materials for government R&D efforts and deliver high-quality work products to support projects.
Basic Qualifications:
- Experience authoring technical papers, reports, or program plans for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to display multiple first author contributions to peer-reviewed papers or patents
- Ability to explain and present complex scientific concepts to a broad audience
- Ability to commute to Arlington, VA
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- Master’s degree and 5+ years of experience in commercial or industrial biomanufacturing, or Doctorate degree and 2+ years of experience in commercial or industrial biomanufacturing
Additional Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience with industrial research
- Experience in biomanufacturing optimization and scaling biological processes from laboratory to pilot scale
- Knowledge of statistical methods required for multivariate data analysis
- Ability to show a publication record demonstrating rigorous evaluation of testable hypotheses
- Possession of excellent scientific writing skills
- Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Secret clearance
- Doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or a related field
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation
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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $67,700.00 to $154,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
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Work Model
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