Project Manager

We are seeking a Project Manager to support the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH), world renowned National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a preeminent team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world with groundbreaking research. Candidates will work at a prominent and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support exciting ongoing research activities as a contractor team member. Accelerate your career and apply below to help us make a difference.

CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs. 

Our employees enjoy a collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.  

• Coordinate with process team directors and scientific leads to ensure laboratories are properly equipped to perform desired research and development.
• Create and maintain Process equipment usage guidance documents (e.g., department wikis and/or formal reference documents and SOPs).
• Provide oversight of acquisition process and installation of capital equipment.
• Train and/or coordinate the training of Process laboratory personnel on proper equipment use and troubleshooting.
• Maintain real-time equipment readiness database to ensure laboratory assets are fully available for material generation, data analysis, and/or development studies:
  • Work with VPPL Scientific Operations/Technical Services (SciOps/TS) group and external vendors (if needed) to ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained.
  • Establish Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedule/calendar of all Process-specific equipment.
• Act as liaison with VPP SciOps/TS group on Process department related matters (e.g., POC for Request for Vendor Services – RVS forms, provide supporting materials and any onsite support for service calls):
  • Coordinate with Process team to complete necessary paperwork (RVS, SSJ/JOFOCS, service contracts) to enable procurement and/or service requests.
  • Coordinate vendor visits, and arrange SME/chaperone, as needed.
  • Responsible for monitoring inventory levels and modeling usage projections and recommending the ordering of common-use material.
• Lead coordination efforts on and implementation of Materials/Supply systems within the Process Team laboratories:
  • Streamline consumable acquisition/storage/retrieval systems (e.g., implementing KANBAN or equivalent) to ensure lab has inventory visibility.
  • Manage inventories of equipment-specific consumables (Wave/SUB bags, AMBR, NOVA supplies, Applikon, filters, tubing).
  • Provide oversight of buffer prep chemical and media supply levels, working with end users to project usage and maintain inventory.
• Serve as safety committee process team liaison (for the purpose of communication-related role, not safety policy enforcement).
• Act as department resource on proper waste disposal, identify where training is needed (e.g., burn box use and disposal, sharps containers, eye-wash station, PPE availability), and coordinate with the VPPL Safety Officer, as needed.
• Prepare and establish a Department Specific Equipment Training Protocol, for bridging On-the-Job (OJT) training requirements with proper execution and documentation. (may include incorporation into the Electronic Document Management System - EDMS).
• Coordinate with SciOps/TS on cleaning schedules for support equipment (BSC, fridges/freezers). Provide vision for lab organizational efforts and lead implementation of 5S initiatives by identifying critical initiatives and directing team efforts of all workstation supplies and consumables storage for labs.
• Perform material generation runs in the downstream process development laboratory to support critical project milestones toward IND-filing efforts, such as toxicology study and/or reference standard materials.
• Provide services in support of VPPL in its contributions towards pursuing the VRC mission.

• M.S. degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related Life Science is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in biopharma/process development environment.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in laboratory operations management capacity.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Ability to lift or carry less than 25 pounds, push or pull less than 25 pounds, reach above shoulder level, and use both hands.
• Required to stand or walk more than 25 of 30 minutes, bend repeatedly, and climb.
• Must have depth perception, correctable near vision, and distinguish basic colors.
• Must be able to perform repetitive activities.
• Ability to work alone or closely with others, work on ladders or scaffolding, and work with hands in water.
• Will be required to be in contact with lasers in instrument and work with corrosive substances, inorganic dust and powders, heavy metals, plastics, solvents, and sensitizing agents.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, face shields/goggles, safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, and disposable dust/surgical mask.

Please submit your resume online at www.CAMRIS.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families, FSAs, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal services, voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurances, EAP, pet insurance, 401(k) with employer match and Roth option, tuition and professional reimbursement, public transportation support in the DMV area, a referral bonus program, vacation with tenure-based increases, PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid bonding leave, and paid supplemental short-term disability.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.