Synthetic Biologist

Key Role:

Support federal health research and development (R&D) organizations as a Technical Science, Engineering, and Technology Adviser for programs in synthetic biology. Apply scientific subject matter and health market knowledge to help conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded research and development programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Characterize the state of a technical field, including identifying state-of-the-art technologies and promising new approaches. Perform analyses to recommend ambitious technology performance and cost targets that are on the cutting-edge of what might be achievable. Identify key technical experts across academia, industry, and national labs, perform technical outreach, and facilitate the formation of new multi-disciplinary technical communities. Review highly technical proposals and support negotiations of selected projects, including advising on project plans and technical milestones for complex R&D projects. Perform direct and periodic technical oversight of the project portfolio, from set-up to close-out and assist the client with managing projects to achieve clear and compelling outcomes. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience with authoring technical papers, reports, or program plans for technical and non-technical audiences on research in synthetic biology as applied to health technologies

• 5+ years of experience with postdoctoral, academic, or industry roles in synthetic biology as applied to health technologies

• Ability to ask insightful questions that challenge traditional thinking 

• Ability to obtain a security clearance

• Doctorate degree in Biology

Additional Qualifications: 

• Experience with health technology development or analyzing a diverse set of health technologies 

• Experience with commercializing health technologies, including multi-cancer early detection technologies, conducting clinical trials, and navigating the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry 

• Experience with conducting research and development, including synthetic biomarkers for cancer detection 

• Experience in a consulting environment 

• Ability to develop and convey meaningful insights, significant contributions, and recommendations to address complex client issues

• Ability to learn, grow, and develop new skill sets

• Possession of excellent data gathering, analytical, problem-solving, and client service skills 

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Possession of creativity and resourcefulness skills

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 $93,300.00 to $212,000.00 (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.

Work Model
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