Project Manager I - VICD

Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research in Frederick, MD is seeking a Cross Functional Project Manager I to provide project management and programmatic operations support within VICD. You will work with program directors and scientific managers across matrix teams to meet deadlines and deliverables.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in a biomedical field and at least two years of related experience, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or 4 years relevant experience in research, planning and project management.
• Two+ years of related work experience in research, proposal writing and project management.
• Proficient with MS Office including Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management of research subcontracts supporting the program.
• Support administrative Program activities and planning of overall strategies.
• Communicate effectively to produce business and scientific documents.
• Coordinate Program/Project level functions and compliance.
• Provide meeting management support including agendas and minutes.
• Prepare program reports (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual).
• Support progress reporting, deliverables and proposals, 508 compliance, submissions.
• Assist with personnel actions and onboarding/off-boarding activities.
• Develop oral presentations and meetings with stakeholders.
• Collaborate on intellectual property requirements and subcontracts.
• Ensure efficient laboratory/program operations and equipment management.
• Data entry for biological material inventory; liaise with HR/Finance/Purchasing.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Highly organized

Ability to work in a matrix

Security clearance capable

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical, Molecular, Biology, Immunology, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Job ID: req4692

Employee Type: exempt full-time

Division: Vaccine, Immunity and Cancer Directorate

Facility: Frederick: ATRF

Location: 8560 Progress Dr, Frederick, MD 21701 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

Program Description

The Vaccine, Immunity and Cancer Directorate (VICD) has a primary mission to provide scientific leadership and laboratory infrastructure to study immune responses to Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines and other cancer preventive strategies in the context of preclinical and clinical studies. As of recent and part of a large effort, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the Frederick National Laboratory (FNL) and other stakeholders are developing vaccines with durable protection for seasonal influenza virus. VICD is leading the development of immunoassays with the highest reproducibility, sensitivity, and specificity for evaluation of immune responses against the virus and vaccine.

VICD is recruiting for a Cross Functional Project Manager I to provide cross functional project management and programmatic operations. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in a laboratory under the Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP) or GxP and is familiar with laboratory operations. The Cross Functional Project Manager I will report to the Director, Program and Operations, working with program directors, scientific managers and across matrix to meet the program and project goals, and assist and drive program activities to meet the deadlines for deliverables.

Key Roles/Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of research subcontracts supporting the program
• Support administrative Program activities by performing a variety of administrative and programmatic functions that include planning and implementation of overall Program strategies
• Communicate effectively to compose both business and scientific documents and ensure efficient Program operations
• Assist with overall coordination of Program/Project level functions
• Ensure Program compliance with all policies and procedures related to project management, contract relations, purchasing, and fiscal planning
• Provide meeting management support to Programs, including drafting agendas, meeting notes/minutes and recording, monitoring and follow-up action items with internal and external stakeholders as needed
• Assist in the preparation of program reports, including monthly quarterly reports, semi-annual and annual reports
• Assist with progress reporting, deliverables, and proposals, statement of work, and 508 compliance, other formal documents, formatting, editing, and submissions to appropriate systems and to stakeholders
• Assist with personnel actions such as requisition postings, onboarding and off-boarding activities such as office setup, computer and equipment setup, folder access, etc.
• Assist in the development of oral presentations and meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Support collaboration with internal and external stakeholders for intellectual property requirements, CRADAs, MTAs, collaboration agreements, subcontracts
• Work with managers to ensure laboratory and programs are operating in an efficient manner, providing administrative/operation support
• Work directly with the laboratory to perform equipment request processing, equipment management, coordinating vendors to certification completion
• Data entry for biological material inventory on an annual basis with accuracy
• Liaise with internal groups and other LBR groups (HR, Finance, Purchasing, Equipment, etc.) as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Possession of Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical, Molecular, Biology, Immunology, or other related field from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
• In addition to education requirement, a minimum of two (2) years of related work experience managing research, experimental planning, proposal writing and project management
• Proficient with MS Office including Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Two to three (2-3) years experience working in laboratory, serology, assay development
• Previous work experience in GCLP, GLP, GMP, GxP, clinical testing
• Familiarity with immunoassays, testing, equipment maintenance, LIMS
• Knowledge of CostPoint, Cognos, Corcentric, ERP
• Knowledge of finance and budgeting
• Working knowledge of project management software
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

EXPECTED COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communications skills (written and oral)
• Must be highly organized and detailed oriented
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix and team-oriented environment
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems
• Strong organization and multitasking skills

JOB HAZARDS

• This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Pay And Benefits

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72,100.00 - 106,037.00 USD

The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline 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, and alignment with market data.

The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions