Project Manager

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Edgewood, MD seeks a Project Manager to oversee laboratory animal care and veterinary support services under federal contract requirements.

The role focuses on personnel management, regulatory compliance with AWA, IACUC, AAALAC, and PWS, and collaboration with government and research staff. Must be able to obtain DoD Secret clearance; weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Biology, Vet Tech, Business Admin, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supervising personnel in lab animal care or research operations.
• Knowledge of animal welfare regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with federal government contracts and PWS requirements preferred.
• AALAS certification or PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise animal care technicians, veterinary staff, cage wash, and professionals.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, performance, recruitment, and training.
• Oversee operations to ensure adherence to PWS and contractual requirements.
• Monitor deliverables, performance metrics, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with Animal Welfare Act, IACUC, AAALAC and SOPs.
• Coordinate animal care, veterinary services and research support for various species.
• Collaborate with government reps, veterinary leadership, and researchers.
• Support inspections, QA, training, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

PMP certification

Govt contracts

Animal research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science / Biology / Vet Tech / Business Admin

Job description

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Project Manager

All Full Time Edgewood Area, MD, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1092

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Citizenship/Clearance requirement: Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and pass a background check and drug screening.

Bakinaw Federal Contracting Corporation and SciTech Services, Inc. are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee laboratory animal care and veterinary support services at a federal research facility on Aberdeen Proving Ground, Edgewood Area, MD. This position is responsible for personnel management, daily contract operations, regulatory compliance, and ensuring high-quality animal care and research support services.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervise animal care technicians, veterinary technicians, cage wash technicians, and veterinary professionals.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, employee performance, recruitment, training, and workforce assignments.
• Oversee contract operations, ensuring compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and contractual requirements.
• Monitor contract deliverables, performance metrics, and operational reports.
• Ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act, IACUC requirements, AAALAC standards, and established SOPs.
• Coordinate animal care, veterinary services, and research support involving rodents, nonhuman primates, swine, ferrets, and other laboratory species.
• Collaborate with government representatives, veterinary leadership, and research personnel.
• Support inspections, quality assurance, employee training, and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Biology, Veterinary Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience supervising personnel in laboratory animal care, veterinary services, or research operations.
• Knowledge of animal welfare regulations, laboratory operations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with federal government contracts and PWS requirements preferred.
• AALAS certification or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal Secret security clearance; employment is contingent upon meeting all facility access requirements.
• Flexibility to support weekend coverage and operational emergencies as needed.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift, pull, and push equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

SciTech offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a great 401(k) package, vacation, and sick leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans.