Information Technology Jobs in Derwood, MD

Concept Plus is seeking a Mid-Level Network Engineer to manage, coordinate, and perform many aspects of network analysis of needs and services and participates in operations and administration of the LAN/WAN infrastructure. This individual will participate in designing solutions, planning, and executing new implementations, working out new product integration and recommending LAN/WAN improvements. This individual must have hands-on experience in supporting Cisco ISE and Firepower appliances, routing and switching, and strong Oracle and/or Google Cloud environment experience.

What you'll do

• Proactively identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot issues on customer networks.
• Act as a technical resource and provide tier 1-3 support, as needed, in response to network issues.
• Resolve assigned trouble tickets.
• Cloud networking and support (GCP and OCI environments).
• Come on-site to an office 3 days a week.

Qualifications

• US Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Equivalent.
• 5+ years overall experience
• Strong experience with ISE/DNAC is a requirement.
• Proficient with IP Routing Protocols (OSPFv3, OSPFv2, BGP,), QoS, Multicast, MPLS.
• Proficient in VPN technologies - Remote Access and Site-to-Site VPNs.
• Network security industry experience with a recent focus on ISE/DNAC/Zero Trust design and deployment.
• Expert-level knowledge and experience with design, implementation, and support of Cisco ISE and FTD.
• Strong Cloud environment experience.
• Must be able to work with end-users, communicate clearly, and meet deadlines .
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• CCNA/CCNP certification preferred.
• Certifications in multiple technology areas preferred.
• Cisco Datacenter (Nexus, UCS) experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Visio preferred.
• Working knowledge of Nagios and SolarWinds preferred.
• Experience with Linux, automation scripting with Python and GitLab / Ansible preferred.
• IPv6 security, configuration, and troubleshooting experience preferred

Title: Product Manager
Location : Rockville, MD or McLean, VA
Target Start Date : ASAP
Type: contract
Pay Rate: DOE

We are seeking a Product Manager to support the modernization of an enterprise application platform used to manage membership and application review processes. This role will play a key part in a multi-year strategic initiative focused on improving operational efficiency, automating manual processes, and enhancing the overall user experience for internal stakeholders and external partners.

During the first phase of the initiative, the Product Manager will help deliver a modernized platform that introduces automation, advanced analytics, and AI-assisted capabilities while transitioning from a legacy system to a more advanced intelligence workspace. The role will partner closely with business, technology, and data teams to drive product strategy, manage feature development, and ensure successful delivery of modernization initiatives.

The product transformation aims to improve processing efficiency, enhance decision consistency, and increase stakeholder satisfaction while reducing operational costs through automation and improved workflows.

Product Strategy & Vision

• Define and execute product strategy supporting the modernization of an application management platform.

• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation, improved workflows, and enhanced decision-support capabilities.

• Translate business objectives into product requirements, roadmaps, and implementation plans.

Platform Modernization

• Support migration from a legacy platform to a modern intelligence workspace that enables more efficient application processing and data analysis.

• Drive development of automation capabilities including scoring models, triage workflows, and automated fee calculations.

• Help implement AI-assisted research, document analysis, and summarization tools to improve efficiency and insight generation.

Product Planning & Delivery

• Own and manage the product backlog, prioritizing features based on business value, operational impact, and delivery timelines.

• Collaborate with engineering, data, and UX teams to design and deliver product enhancements.

• Lead feature design discussions and coordinate delivery across cross-functional teams.

• Track development progress and ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Operational Efficiency & Insights

• Identify opportunities to streamline operational processes and reduce manual workloads.

• Define metrics and success criteria to measure platform performance, operational efficiency, and user satisfaction.

• Use product analytics and stakeholder feedback to guide continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams to understand operational pain points and develop solutions that improve productivity and consistency.

• Communicate product updates, progress, and outcomes to leadership and key stakeholders.

• Support adoption of new platform capabilities through documentation, training, and change management.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of experience in product management, business analysis, or program management.

• Experience working with technology teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting modernization initiatives or legacy system migrations.

• Familiarity with workflow automation, data-driven decision tools, or AI-enabled products.

• Experience working with regulatory, compliance, or operational platforms.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in large organizations.

• Hybrid work environment with both remote and in-office collaboration.

• Occasional extended hours may be required during key project milestones.

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Overview

Architects and builds the infrastructure and tooling that powers AI agent development across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Develops production-grade agentic systems, orchestration frameworks, and observability solutions that enable teams to build, deploy, and monitor reliable AI agents at scale. Plays a key role in defining and implementing the next generation of SDLC through AI-first innovation and comprehensive instrumentation.

What We're Looking For

You demonstrate sharp product sense for high-impact automation opportunities, technical taste in implementation decisions, and the ability to clearly articulate trade-offs. You know when to apply AI agent solutions versus simpler approaches and can explain the "why" behind architectural choices.

You excel at 0-to-1 (and 1-to-100) product development, comfortable operating in ambiguous environments where requirements emerge through experimentation and iteration rather than upfront specification.

Key Responsibilities

AI Agent Development & Automation:

• Develop production-grade AI agents that eliminate manual handoffs across the SDLC

• Create custom integrations and CLI tools that give agents deep understanding of internal systems and codebases

• Design comprehensive testing strategies to ensure agent reliability and output quality

• Implement "Golden Path" scaffolding that embeds organizational standards into new projects

• Build AI solutions that improve codebase navigation, documentation, and developer workflows

• Identify workflow bottlenecks and deliver measurable impact through intelligent automation

• Shape SDLC evolution by identifying AI-first opportunities and proving outcomes through experimentation

Agent Infrastructure & Platform:

• Architect and maintain production infrastructure supporting agent deployment, lifecycle management, and scaling

• Develop agent frameworks, templates, and SDKs that accelerate agent development

• Create governed Model Context Protocol (MCP) catalog enabling compliant agent-to-agent and agent-to-MCP communication

• Implement governance controls for agent behavior, permissions, and system access

Observability & Performance Analytics:

• Design and implement metrics, monitoring, and logging infrastructure for AI agents and development workflows

• Build dashboards that provide actionable insights into developer productivity, tool adoption, and agent performance

• Establish KPIs and measurement frameworks to quantify the impact of AI-powered automation

• Create alerting and anomaly detection systems to ensure reliability of agents and tooling

• Analyze telemetry data to identify optimization opportunities and guide strategic investment decisions

Collaboration & Impact:

• Partner across teams to drive adoption of AI-powered tooling and process transformation

• Stay current with LLM technologies and coach colleagues on AI-assisted development and automation best practices

• Rapidly prototype solutions to validate use cases and prove value quickly

• Communicate data-driven insights to stakeholders through clear visualizations and reports

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5-7+ years of software engineering experience building production systems

• Proven experience building agentic systems using LLM orchestration frameworks

• Hands-on expertise with AI-powered development tools (code assistants, AI-enhanced editors)

• Strong foundation in SDLC, system design, and internal tooling development

• Experience with observability tools and practices including metrics collection, logging frameworks, and dashboard development

• Full-stack technical proficiency:

• Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript

• Frameworks: Angular, Spring Boot

• CI/CD platforms and cloud infrastructure (AWS)

• Monitoring/observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch)

• Passion for transforming software development through AI innovation and data-driven decision making

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Staff UI/UX Designer - Essex Management

US Remote

Please remember to include a link to your online portfolio on your resume and if the site is password protected, how to access it so we can review.

This position supports "Essex, an Emmes Company". Essex is a biomedical informatics and health information technology-focused consultancy founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rockville, MD. The Essex team comprises experts with extensive experience in strategically developing and managing complex health and biomedical information programs for clients in the Federal Government, research academia, and private sectors.

Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients' lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We're looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

Primary Purpose

This role works as part of the Essex Modern Technology & Engineering (MT&E) team and will be focused on owning and driving the Human Centered Design (HCD) capability at the company. This is a senior Staff-level role with operational and strategic deliverables across client-facing projects and internal company initiatives. The role will be responsible for developing user interfaces, design system(s), and providing design strategy/leadership to support life science research in the public and/or private industry. This role will work on client project deliverables as well as in-house Essex deliverables to grow the overall Essex Human-Centered Design (HCD) capability. The role provides strong career growth opportunities in an innovative technology environment working with premier research organizations.

1. Own and drive the Human Centered Design (HCD) capability at
2. Lead the development of design solutions that solve complex and challenging UI/UX problems.
3. Meet with engineering team leads, and business and product owners to kick-off the design process at project inception.
4. Design clean, accessible, and modern UIs that adhere to the unified principles of a
   design system.
5. Develop documentation, including design process working practices, design system guides, and knowledge presentations.
6. Provide UI/UX design leadership and advocacy across multiple concurrent projects-both customer-facing and internal. Establish and guide the overall design vision, user-experience strategy, and brand direction for each initiative.
7. Work in a collaborative cross-functional team environment to deliver UI mocks and wireframes tied to features across all tiers in a CI/CD Agile environment.
8. Leverage any combination of UX research techniques (e.g., card sorting, story maps) to achieve the desired design deliverable goals.
9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, when necessary, to complete cross-project initiatives (e.g., accessibility compliance, design system updates).
10. Mentor members of the design team to provide career path guidance.
11. Interview UI/UX design candidate(s) and provide evaluation/recommendation to the
    hiring manager.
12. Take ownership of the design interview and evaluation process. Define and improve the process based on industry conventions and evolving trends.
13. Own and drive in-house design projects that are used to improve the company's Human Centered Design (HCD) capabilities.
14. Contribute to the company's business development activity (e.g., providing design and branding content, and reviewing proposal responses.
15. Conduct Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) reviews across multiple projects and BD initiatives.
16. Work effectively with teams outside of engineering across the Essex organization on key company and/or UI/UX branding initiatives.

1. A deep understanding of design techniques and principles involved in the production of conceptual prototypes and wireframes.
2. Subject matter expertise in accessibility, accessibility tools, VPAT reviews, application interaction design, and design systems and frameworks (Bootstrap, Foundation, USWDS).
3. Experience providing design and accessibility deliverables on multiple projects
   running concurrently.
4. Comprehensive experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD)
5. Excellent understanding of and experience with design collaboration tools such as Figma.
6. Excellent communication (oral and written) and collaboration skills.
7. Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate concepts and recommendations confidently to a variety of audiences.
8. Thorough, methodical, and exhibits meticulous attention to detail.
9. Working knowledge of the following technologies and software: LucidChart, HTML, and
   CSS (SCSS).
10. 10+ years of UI/UX design experience.
11. Possession of a Bachelor or Graduate degree in Design or Human-Computer Interaction.
12. A portfolio of professional UI/UX web design work.

Though not mandatory but bonus points for:

1. Possession of at least one of the following UI/UX certifications: UXC (Nielsen Norman Group UX Certification OR CUA (Human Factors International Certified Usability Analyst)
2. Experience working with USWDS (United States Web Design System).

Why work at Emmes?

At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:

• Flexible Approved Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Work From Home Anywhere in the US

• Maternal/Paternal Leave

• Casual Dress Code & Work Environment

CONNECT WITH US!

Follow us on Twitter - @EmmesCRO

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The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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Clinical Program Manager - Essex Management

Remote in US except, if in Maryland, DC, VA & Delaware; must be comfortable in being on client site at least once a week.

This position supports "Essex, an Emmes Company". Essex is a biomedical informatics and health information technology-focused consultancy founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rockville, MD. The Essex team comprises experts with extensive experience in strategically developing and managing complex health and biomedical information programs for clients in the Federal Government, research academia, and private sectors.

Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients' lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We're looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

Primary Purpose

We are seeking a highimpact, strategic, and executionoriented directorlevel Program Manager to lead and mature the organization's program strategy, delivery excellence, and client enablement capabilities. This role provides both strategic leadership and handson management, including direct oversight of staff and responsibility for career development, coaching, and performance management.

This role will shape how internal departmental initiatives and client programs are planned, governed, staffed, measured, and communicated, ensuring delivery rigor while enabling flexibility and innovation across diverse client environments.

This role works in close partnership with portfolio, engineering, bioinformatics, data science, and business development leadership to ensure integrated delivery, effective resource utilization, proactive risk management, and an exceptional client experience.

The ideal candidate is a decisive people leader and systems thinker who thrives in complex and evolving environments, balances strategy with execution, and brings a strong client first mindset. Success requires the ability to influence at the executive level, mature organizational capabilities, and cultivate a collaborative, empowered team culture that supports excellence in deliveryfirst mindset. Success requires the ability to influence at the executive level, mature organizational capabilities, and cultivate a collaborative, empowered team culture that supports excellence in delivery.

• Establish and execute departmental goals and objectives aligned to enterprise strategy, contract priorities, and client mission outcomes; define and monitor KPIs to drive accountability and data-informed decision-making.
• Design, implement, and continuously mature program management, governance, and delivery enablement frameworks that scale across portfolios while ensuring compliance with federal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Provide executive-level visibility into portfolio, program, and project health through standardized dashboards, metrics, and reporting-enabling proactive management of risks, issues, dependencies, and performance trends.
• Partner with portfolio and divisional leadership to support investment prioritization, funding decisions, and resource allocation, balancing client commitments, growth objectives, and staff sustainability.
• Ensure full lifecycle contract execution excellence, including initiation, execution, closeout, client reporting, lessons learned, and continuous improvement integration.
• Lead people management strategy for the department, including performance management, career development, succession planning, training pathways, and promotion readiness.
• Own departmental workforce and strategic resource planning, including forecasting, recruitment, onboarding, capacity planning, skills development, and certification alignment.
• Ensure compliance with staff allocations plans, time reporting, and internal policies across billable, internal, and strategic initiatives.
• Actively support business development efforts, including RFP solutioning, staffing models, transition planning, delivery onboarding, and ongoing executive client engagement.
• Champion quality-by-design principles across all delivery artifacts and processes; oversee SOP evolution, process training, internal audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain strong awareness of industry, regulatory, and technology trends; represent the organization through thought leadership, publications, conferences, and strategic forums.

Required Skills:

• Advanced expertise in program, portfolio, and PMO leadership, including framework design, governance models, and delivery maturity assessments (e.g., PMI, PMO, Agile/Hybrid environments).
• Strong command of program operations, including financial management, forecasting, risk and issue management, resource optimization, and executive reporting.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex life sciences and health IT programs supporting clinical research, bioinformatics, public health, biomedical informatics, and regulated data environments.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence senior leaders, advise clients, and align cross-functional teams around shared outcomes.
• Proven problem-solving and systems-thinking capabilities, with a track record of driving process improvement, operational scalability, and organizational maturity.
• Ability to rapidly assess priorities, adapt to evolving client environments, and translate strategy into executable roadmaps.
• Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge, including clinical research regulations, healthcare privacy, and federal IT compliance standards (e.g., FDA, 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, FISMA, FedRAMP, CMMI, ISO).
• Experience operating in federal health environments (e.g., HHS, NIH, NCI), with familiarity across consulting delivery models, contract vehicles, and business development lifecycle.

Required Areas of Focus:

Program Management Leadership

• Own and evolve client-facing program and project roadmaps, ensuring alignment with mission goals, regulatory requirements, funding constraints, and delivery capacity
• Contribute to standardized BD-to-Delivery transition processes, ensuring early engagement, clarity of scope, staffing, budgets, timelines, and accountability prior to execution.
• Ensure consistent contract execution through disciplined tracking of deliverables, milestones, financials, and performance metrics, including CPAR inputs and self-assessments.
• Design, maintain, and continuously improve enterprise delivery dashboards, providing visibility into:

• • Program and project health summary
  • Resource utilization and capacity
  • Budget performance and forecasting
  • Risk and issue trends
  • Key milestones and outcomes

Contract performance and quality metrics

• Establish and enforce a structured reporting cadence to support proactive leadership engagement and timely decision-making:

• • Weekly: Project and program status
  • Monthly: Portfolio performance and financial reviews
  • Quarterly: Strategic outlook, risk posture, and growth alignment

• Serve as a senior client relationship leader, cultivating trusted partnerships and proactively identifying opportunities to enhance delivery value and expand engagements.

Financial & Resource Management

• Partner with leadership teams to define, manage, and optimize portfolio, program, and project-level budgets.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive resource capability matrix capturing skills, certifications, experience, performance insights, and availability.
• Optimize workforce utilization by aligning staffing decisions with delivery needs, staff development goals, and long-term organizational strategy.
• Lead and support staff transitions, onboarding, promotions, and role changes with minimal delivery disruption.
• Drive training and capability development strategies aligned to SOPs, industry standards, and evolving client needs.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as a senior liaison between executive leadership, program teams, and client stakeholders.
• Strengthen client partnerships through structured feedback mechanisms, contract / project performance reviews, and strategic planning engagements to support change agility and account growth.
• Enable cross-division collaboration to ensure integrated delivery and shared accountability.
• Communicate performance, risks, and opportunities through clear dashboards, briefings, and executive presentations.

Advisory & Consultation

• Provide strategic advisory services to internal and external stakeholders navigating complex program and project and delivery challenges.
• Translate technical, business domain, and operational concepts into actionable strategies that enable informed decision-making.
• Serve as a trusted advisor supporting both delivery excellence and organizational growth.

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in a scientific, health, or program management discipline preferred. PMP or equivalent certification desired.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in senior program strategy and delivery leadership roles across federal, academic, and private-sector environments.
• Program Leadership: Extensive experience program management, PMO leadership, governance, financial management, and large-scale delivery enablement.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong background in life sciences, clinical research, bioinformatics, health informatics, and public health.
• Leadership & Business Acumen: Proven ability to lead distributed teams, manage complex stakeholder environments, and influence at the executive level.
• Business Development: Demonstrated success supporting client growth, solution design, and consulting delivery models.
• Federal Health IT Experience: Experience supporting HHS, NIH, NCI, or similar agencies strongly preferred.

Why work at Emmes?

At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:

• Flexible Approved Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Work From Home Anywhere in the US

• Maternal/Paternal Leave

• Casual Dress Code & Work Environment

CONNECT WITH US!

Follow us on Twitter - @EmmesCRO

Find us on LinkedIn - Emmes

The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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• Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.

Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at .

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #AVMA

Job Title: Recruiter (Government Sector)

Location: US Remote (Must be able to work East Coast hours.)

Employment Type: This is a temporary role on a PT basis.

Hours of Employment: Ideally we're seeking someone who can support US business hours but please note that due to the nature of the work, there may be times where you'll have to have some meetings after business hours.

This position supports "Essex, an Emmes Company". Essex is a biomedical informatics and health information technology-focused consultancy founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rockville, MD. The Essex team comprises experts with extensive experience in strategically developing and managing complex health and biomedical information programs for clients in the Federal Government, research academia, and private sectors.

Primary Purpose

Essex Management is seeking an experiencedRecruiter on a contract basis to support our growing hiring needs across government programs. This role is responsible for full life-cycle recruiting, from sourcing and engaging talent to managing the interview process, extending offers, and supporting onboarding activities. The ideal candidate has prior experience recruiting for government contracting organizations, understands the unique requirements of federal hiring (clearances, compliance, etc.), and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

This is a contract role and requires availability to work East Coast (ET) hours.

• Manage full life-cycle recruiting across multiple open roles supporting government programs.

• Assist in developing Job Description and creating job requisitions in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Source and attract candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and other recruiting channels.

• Conduct initial candidate outreach and screening to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.

• Shepherd candidates through the interview process, coordinating with hiring managers and ensuring a positive candidate experience.

• Facilitate feedback collection and maintain consistent communication with candidates and internal stakeholders.

• Prepare and extend offers, negotiate compensation when appropriate, and work to successfully close candidates.

• Coordinate and manage the background check process, ensuring compliance with company and government requirements.

• Support portions of the onboarding process, including candidate documentation, communication with HR, and start-date coordination.

• Maintain accurate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure recruiting activity is properly documented.

• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and build effective recruiting strategies.

• Ensure recruiting practices align with federal contracting compliance requirements and company policies.

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, with at least 1-2 years supporting government contracting organizations.

• Demonstrated experience managing full life-cycle recruiting

• Experience recruiting for roles supporting federal programs or government clients.

• Strong sourcing capabilities using platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and professional networks.

• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience coordinating background checks and supporting onboarding processes.

• Experience working with ATS platforms (we use iCIMS) and background check systems (we use SkillSurvey & HireRight).

Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients' lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We're looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

CONNECT WITH US!

Follow us on Twitter - @EmmesCRO

Find us on LinkedIn - Emmes

The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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In this role, you will report to the Site Manager and will work closely with the Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Rockville, MD

Shift: Mon - Fri, 8:30 am -5:00 pm

Hourly Range: $25 -$26

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs.

• Time Off: PTO, company-paid holidays, choice holidays.

• Financial Well-Being: FSA, HSA, commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan.

• Added Protection: Critical illness, accident, legal, identity theft, pet, auto, and home insurance.

• Recognition: Earn points to redeem for gifts and products.

What we're looking for

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.

Experience:

Minimum 2+ years in lab operations required

2 years of hands-on experience in histology and microtomy, including precise tissue sectioning required

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Teams and Office Suite proficiency.

• Knowledge of lab equipment maintenance and safety protocols.

• Familiarity with inventory systems and KPI reporting.

Preferred Certifications:

• SHE safety training

• Hazardous materials handling (IATA/DOT)

• Lab operations or equipment maintenance certifications

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support. In this role you will:

Laboratory Operations & Support

• Perform routine laboratory procedures such as media and buffer preparation, reagent/solvent mixtures, filtrations, material weighing, and basic physical testing.

• Support senior staff by preparing materials and assisting with experiments.

• Maintain and verify laboratory equipment (e.g., balances, pH meters).

• Manage inventory and labeling of chemicals, glassware, and gas cylinders.

• Executed routine histology and microtomy procedures utilizing instruments such as rotary microtomes, cryostats, paraffin embedding systems, tissue processors, and automated slide stainers.

Sample Management

• Receive and check in samples using manual or electronic tracking systems.

• Assign proper storage locations and maintain accurate storage records.

• Complete and maintain all paperwork associated with sample deliveries.

• Prepare, secure, and package samples for shipment; document contents for manifests.

• Coordinate with shipping/receiving teams to schedule and stage outbound items.

Material Management - Human Biological Samples (HBS)

• Handle Human Biological Samples in accordance with biosafety protocols, privacy standards, and ethical guidelines.

• Label and accession HBS into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

• Manage HBS disposal following established processes.

• Operate and maintain HBS storage systems, including -80C freezers, -180C liquid nitrogen freezers, and ambient storage cabinets.

• Maintain documentation, tracking, and inventory accuracy related to HBS and associated storage equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.