Total 64 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in 9455 Columbia MD Non-specific Customer Site

The Role:

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna is enhancing its global footprint in Tokyo, a city known for its blend of tradition and innovation. Our new office here will focus on bringing our advanced mRNA products to the Japanese market. Nestled in the heart of Tokyo's vibrant landscape, we're looking to integrate into the local biotech scene while contributing our global expertise. We welcome professionals who are passionate about making a difference in healthcare to join our team. Here you'll be part of a community dedicated to simple yet profound goals: enhancing health outcomes and providing cutting-edge treatments in Japan. Join us in Tokyo where your efforts will help shape the future of medicine in an environment that values both tradition and innovation.

Join our Tokyo-based team as a Principal Research Associate in Moderna Enzymatics. You will play a critical role in our R&D and manufacturing operations, focusing on developing and evaluating essential enzymes and related DNA and RNA. Your work will directly contribute to synthesizing DNA templates for mRNA production, crucial for our innovative mRNA technology. This role is perfect for someone passionate about biological and biochemical analysis, keen to drive quality assurance and eager to be at the forefront of groundbreaking biotechnological advancements.

Here's What You'll Do:

Within 3 Months, You Will…

Conduct biological and biochemical analysis and activity checks of enzymes. Start developing new evaluation systems for enzymes, including necessary documentation. Begin biochemical analysis of DNA and RNA samples.

Within 6 Months, You Will…

• Enhance enzyme evaluation methods and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes.

• Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects, integrating your enzyme expertise with wider R&D efforts.

• Take part in lab operations beyond experimental work, contributing to safety initiatives and overall lab efficiency.

Within 12 Months, You Will…

• Lead projects in enzyme analysis and evaluation, showcasing an advanced understanding of Moderna’s technological needs.

• Mentor junior team members in enzyme analysis techniques and lab procedures.

• Contribute significantly to the supply chain of high-performance, high-quality enzymes to our United States facilities.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Master's degree or higher in biology or chemistry

• 1 to 2 years of company experience. Anyone who has been involved in genetic or biological quality control or analysis in a pharmaceutical company is welcome.

• An understanding of the significance of working in a company and a positive attitude toward working in a company

• Being cooperative, able to listen and collaborative in solving problems

• A willingness to work positively and aggressively in a challenging environment

• Willing to cooperate in lab operations beyond experimental work (for example, safety initiatives)

• Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 2 or above

• Ability to understand original articles and English protocols

• Experience in measuring the activity of proteins is preferred

• Molecular biological techniques such as PCR, DNA cloning, E. coli culture and transformation, and plasmid DNA purification

• Experience in analyzing DNA, RNA, enzymes, etc. using qPCR equipment, plate readers, etc.

• Experience in preparing samples for NGS is preferred

• Willingness to repeat experiments that require high reproducibility

• Familiarity with handling minute samples

Job Description： 研究員（酵素・DNA・RNAの分析、研究開発）

当社の研究開発および製造業務において、技術の基盤となる酵素、および関連するDNA、RNAの分析および評価系の構築を担う方を募集します。当社で生産される酵素はアメリカの研究所・生産工場にてmRNAの鋳型となるDNAの合成に用いられます。その酵素を適確な分析法を用いて試験を行い、アメリカへ高性能・高品質の酵素を供給する業務を行います。また、当社の製造する酵素などの品質を正しく評価できる分析方法などの開発に携わっていただきます。

職務内容

• 酵素の生物学的・生化学的分析・活性評価

• 酵素の新規評価系開発・ドキュメント作成

• DNA・RNAの生化学的分析

• その他酵素評価に関与する業務

必要とされる経験と能力

• 生物系・化学系大学の修士卒以上

• 企業経験1～2年（製薬関連の企業において、遺伝子もしくはバイオ系の品質管理業務、分析業務に携わった方は歓迎）

• 企業で働く意義を理解し、企業で働くことに対して前向きな姿勢であること

• 協調性、傾聴する能力、課題解決に対して協力的であること

• チャレンジングな環境でも前向き且つ積極的に仕事に取り組む向上心があること

• 実験業務以外のラボ運営に協力的であること（例えば安全への取り組み）

　＜語学＞

• 日本語検定2級以上又はそれと同等の日本語力

• 原著論文・英語のプロトコールを理解できること

　＜実験＞

• タンパク質の活性測定の経験があると良し

• PCR、DNAクローニング、大腸菌培養・形質転換、プラスミドDNA精製などの分子生物学的な技術

• qPCR装置、プレートリーダーなどの装置を用いてDNA、RNA、酵素などの分析経験

• NGS用サンプル調製の経験があると良し

• 高い再現性が求められる実験を繰り返し行うことを厭わないこと

• 微量のサンプルを扱うことに慣れていること

Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Educational resources
• Savings and investments
• Location-specific perks and extras!

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. 

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the Talent Acquisition Partner or contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.  (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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At Leidos, everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Learn more about the values and culture that are the foundations of our business. Our mission is to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through information technology, engineering, and science. We offer a robust benefits package including competitive salaries; 401K Retirement Plan; comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible work schedule to allow for life/work balance; tuition reimbursement and more.

The IMAX program which is part of the National Security Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for an Operations Research Analyst (ORSA) to work at a government facility at Reston, Virginia. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience assisting DTRA-OI-OA IMAX program in its mission to counter improvised threats. You will provide support to our the client, and forward deployed units, focused on countering improvised threats and the networks that finance, build or employ such threats. Duties will include taking structured and unstructured data and distilling the information into a cohesive analytical product for the senior military audience.  You will execute your mission through integration of data from diverse intelligence disciplines, including SIGINT, MASINT, GEOINT, IMINT, and HUMINT to illuminate entities and networks of interest, supporting both conventional and other forces CONUS and OCONUS.

This position will offer you an opportunity to travel around the world.  You may be asked to complete a Temporary Duty assignment (TDY) based on customer locations supporting combatant commands (COCOMS) in Miami, FL, Honolulu HI, Stutgart Germany, and Jack Molesworth, England.  The TDYs are voluntary, and may last between 90-120 days.  The TDYs will initiate and end at the Reston, VA location.  The frequency of the TDY’s are expected to be every 18 months, unless a voluntary TDY is requested. 

** Please note: Per the customer's requirement, we can only consider candidates who hold an active Top Secret SCI (TS SCI) DoD security clearance.**

Primary Responsibilities

Your expertise will support multi intelligence teams, social analytical teams, and special operations analytical teams and include actionable insight reporting based on data driven analysis of operations. You will provide the subject matter expertise that is highly skilled at data mining, statistical analysis, causal analysis, and geospatial analysis. You will analyze unit operations through Operations Research techniques, produce trends assessments and analysis, Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) analytical products and provide information to the government client regarding the effectiveness of the client initiatives.

Your work will result in relevant and timely analytical support to a range of deployed units including Regional Command, Division Support elements, US Brigade Combat Teams, regimental Combat Teams, Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction(C-WMD) Support Teams, Special Operations organizations, Coalition Units, Security Force Assistance and Advisory Teams (SFAATs), Provisional reconstruction Battalions, and Global Response Forces.

You will support C-WMD efforts in a current theater of operations, developing pattern analysis methods formulation of recommendations to operational commanders. You will additionally facilitate data transfer from theater to CONUS, support units in mission training events, readiness exercises, and pre-deployment rehearsals.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 8+ yrs of relevant experience

• Active Top Secret/Specialized Compartmented Information (TS SCI) Security Clearance.

• Experience conducting Operations Research; mathematical and statistical analysis.

• The ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting operations analysis in support of DoD, CCMDs or Services as military, government and/or contractor support.

• Master’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics

• Experience with SAS, Python, ArcGIS, and Palantir.

• Relevant deployment experience in a combat theater.

• Experience with C-WMD techniques, tactics and procedures.

• Experience with Counter-small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAV).

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Job Description:

Introduction:

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Summary: As part of the R&D Process Development team, the Process R&D Engineer will be responsible for developing and delivering process technology innovations to meet our sustainability and profitability goals.  This individual will lead and support scouting, scale-up and commercialization of new processes and new technologies driving product development, operational excellence, and sustainability goals.  Working with internal and external partners, s/he will help build the innovation pipeline and develop next generation products and processes to drive profitable growth. 

This position is a hands-on individual contributor, who will collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to drive R&D programs working closely with new product development scientists, business  representatives, process services engineers and operations teams.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for contributing to the culture and growth of the organization through mentorship and strategic input to the organizational design.

Essential Duties:

• Lead process technology development projects from scouting to scale-up to commercialization 
• Support new product development through process development and scale up
• Work collaborative across all functions to drive progress.
• Design and perform experiments
• Lead trials externally and internally
• Identify opportunities and gaps in existing manufacturing processes and generate ideas to enhance the portfolio of enabling technologies

• Develop project proposals and present to leadership for approval to obtain resources (internal, external, equipment, plant trial time, etc.) to drive progress and success for development programs
• Document and communicate learnings and best practices to internal and external partners
• Support safe operating practices
• Drive day-to-day execution of programs and align resources to achieve key business priorities

• Observe and evaluate technology trends and build up an excellent network internally and externally
• Explore external innovation (academia, start-ups, etc.)  and scout new disruptive technologies
• Contribute to a thriving organization through mentoring, coaching and collaboration
• Support a healthy organizational renewal process by participating in recruitment
• Lead teams and influence the organization with passion for the mission and vision of GAF

• Be a champion for the GAF culture.

Under This Roof, We Require

• Minimum BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Preferred) or PhD in Material Science with 5 or more years experience in process research and development or process design
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Manufacturing, Process R&D, or Product Development R&D, preferably in a high volume, continuous manufacturing environment
• 3+ years’ experience in project management and leadership of diverse project teams

Under This Roof, We Also Value

• Strong process engineering background preferably in asphalt shingle manufacturing, large scale coating operations, nonwovens or films processing or alternatively in a closely related industry
• Experience in the residential building supplies industry or a related industry
• Experience with liquid and solids material handling equipment
• Demonstrated ability to implement and improve manufacturing processes

• Proven ability to define investment, timing, and deliverable requirements
• Proven ability to set standards for team
• Able to efficiently and effectively leverage available technologies

• Familiarity with sensors, instrumentation and controls used in the process industry
• Experience with material properties, analytical techniques to measure properties, critical process parameters affecting microstructure and performance
• Demonstrated experience in process optimization, lean manufacturing and/or in structured problem-solving techniques to include Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Experience with data analysis, DOE and statistics to extract meaningful information
• Strong working knowledge of project management processes and systems
• Experience in managing outside contractors to safely and efficiently implement projects
• Proficiency in mechanical, electrical or pneumatic systems
• Experience with process hazard analysis

How We Protect What Matters Most

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Intelligence Group uses a wide range of capabilities in Digital Modernization, Mission Software Systems, and enabling technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to support our customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our team’s focus is ensuring our intelligence customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos is hiring for a Cyber Research Scientist / Tech Lead in Columbia, MD. You will serve on a mission-critical project that will leverage your skills to ensure delivery of a premier Security Operations Center (SOC) prototype solution to the customer. This position is contingent upon contract award.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead development of a prototype Security Operations Center (SOC) capability for the customer.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Top Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar field plus 10 years of relevant experience.  
• Two plus years of demonstrated experience leading cybersecurity research and development projects. 
• Demonstrated experience leading small engineering teams. 
• Experience with data science, machine learning, and/or artificial intelligence.  
• Experience with cybersecurity data from SIEM, Endpoint, Network, Threat Intelligence. 
• Experience with containerized microservices architecture on Kubernetes, Docker. 
• Experience developing software requirements and architectures. 
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies. 
• Experience interfacing with DoD customers. 
• Self-motivated and able to provide leadership to other developers and team members. 
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Favorable if you have:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or similar field.  
• Experience with SOAR, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), or Cyber Threat Intelligence products or concepts. 

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.