Jobs in Durham Durham County, NC

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We are seeking motivated, disciplined, and goal-driven individuals to join our high-performing insurance sales team. Whether you’re an experienced sales professional or looking for a career change, we provide everything you need to succeed—leads, training, mentorship, and an unmatched commission structure.

Why Join Us?

-100% Commission-Based – No salary cap! Your income potential is unlimited, based on your effort and results.

-Work Remotely – This is a remote opportunity, with the option for in-person client meetings if preferred.

-No Cold Calling – Leverage our unique platform that connects you with qualified leads actively seeking insurance.

-Flexible Schedule – Be your own boss and set your own hours. Work from home or on the go!

-Comprehensive Training – We provide scripts, tools, and one-on-one mentorship to help you close deals quickly.

-Career Growth – Promotions based on performance, not tenure, with leadership opportunities available.

What You’ll Do:

Get Licensed! You must have or be willing to obtain a life insurance license (we guide you through the process).

Meet with Clients (virtually or in-person) to assess their financial goals and insurance needs.

Present Tailored Solutions that help clients make informed decisions about life insurance.

Close Sales & Earn Big! Guide clients through the application process and celebrate your wins.

Build Long-Term Relationships and provide continuous client support.

Stay Informed on industry trends to position our products effectively.

What You Need to Succeed:

-Strong communication and sales skills

-Self-motivated and goal-oriented mindset

-Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule

-No experience required – we’ll help you get licensed!

-Reliable internet connection and phone access (for virtual meetings)

Compensation & Perks:

Uncapped commission-based pay with lucrative bonuses

Residual income on policy renewals

Comprehensive training & professional development

Fast-track promotion opportunities

Position Title: QC Chemistry Lab Technician

Duration: 6 Month Contract (possibility of extension & conversion)

Schedule: Night Shift, 2-2-3 Schedule (6 pm – 6 am)

Location: Durham, NC

Position Summary

The Chemistry Lab Technician is responsible for performing accurate, timely testing of routine and stability

samples in alignment with GMP and safety guidelines to support site production and stability programs. This role

ensures compliance with site policies and procedures while conducting laboratory analyses using techniques such

as UV-VIS, TOC, pH, Conductivity, Color, Clarity, Osmolality, and Visual/Functional Inspection. The technician

may also review testing results and conduct second-person witnessing as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytical test methods and support activities safely and accurately following established

procedures and protocols.

• Record data in reports or LIMS according to laboratory procedures, standards, and GMP requirements.

• Identify deviations from procedures or methods and initiate investigations when required.

• Review analytical data generated by other lab analysts as needed.

• Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.

• Communicate and support continuous improvement opportunities within daily work.

• Troubleshoot equipment and analytical methods when necessary.

• Support lean lab initiatives, including 5S activities.

• Apply scientific principles related to testing drug substances and drug products, including understanding

how chemistry interacts with lab equipment.

• Maintain lab inventory, including supplies and consumables.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with relevant chemistry laboratory experience or

• Associate degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

• Strong problem-solving and analytical-thinking skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and networking abilities.

• Experience working in a GMP QC laboratory environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

• Ability to provide on-call support when needed.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Position Summary

The Senior Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for the review, approval, and compliance oversight of GMP documentation supporting manufacturing operations and process validation activities. This role partners closely with Manufacturing Sciences & Technology (MS&T) and Manufacturing teams to ensure timely batch record, BOM, and technical document approvals while maintaining compliance with U.S. and EU cGMP regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve GMP documentation supporting manufacturing operations, including Master Batch Records, Solution Records, Equipment Preparation Records, Process Assembly Records, Test Sampling Plans, and other manufacturing records as required.
• Collaborate with MS&T and Manufacturing to support BOM review, approval, and release within ASCTrac and SAP systems to ensure production timelines are met.
• Review and approve technical documents associated with process validation and manufacturing operations, including but not limited to:
• Process Characterization
• Process Performance Qualification (PPQ)
• Resin and Membrane Qualifications
• Non-routine Sample Plans
• Provide general QA support to manufacturing operations, including participation in deviation investigations, CAPA development, procedure reviews, and change control assessments, as required.
• Perform compliance review of executed batch records and internal support records to ensure adherence to cGMP and internal quality standards.
• Attend relevant project and operational meetings.
• Support client audits, client meetings, regulatory inspections, and process improvement initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience, in a QA role within a cGMP-regulated biopharmaceutical (or equivalent) environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Manufacturing Process Operations and validation activities in a QA capacity.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and EU cGMP regulations and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of electronic quality management systems and manufacturing execution systems.
• Working knowledge of electronical management systems
• Familiarity with Operational Excellence principles.

Title : Animal Technician

Duration : 12 months

Location : Durham-NC

Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3PM; rotating weekends/holidays

Job Summary:

This individual will perform daily laboratory animal care duties including animal health monitoring, animal husbandry, and routing cleaning and sanitation. All work assignments will be performed accordance with SOP’s and protocol instructions. Must maintain and demonstrate positive working relationships with co-workers, customers, be able to work independently to perform tasks, and have regular attendance.

The essential duties and responsibilities:

• Performs animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of research animals to include daily feed/water/enrichment, and cage or room cleaning as required.

• Maintains focus on animal welfare reporting all concerns to management and/or others as required.

• Must ensure animal welfare guidelines are met, building, and equipment are maintained accordingly for internal IACUC inspections and maintenance of AAALAC accreditation.

• Conducts all euthanasia as trained according to AVMA guidelines and completing all documentation associated with the task.

• Cleans assigned animal rooms, isolator environments, animal care equipment, and associated animal facility areas daily.

• Ensures facility areas are maintained and kept clean and orderly daily.

• Assists in maintaining and stocking inventory and communicates when items are needed to be ordered.

• Excellent record keeping skills are required.

• Assists with handling and manipulations as per SOP’s and protocols.

• Operates equipment and uses supplies according to safety guidelines, performs general housekeeping, and adheres to safety procedures.

• Able to observe equipment and report of any failures.

• Maintains required attendance level and adheres to work schedule in accordance with required staffing levels to ensure that assigned duties are completed. Weekend and holiday coverage is required on a rotation basis. May be asked to work extended hours occasionally due to workload – Overtime eligible. Being prompt to work and attendance are a must.

• Takes the initiative to complete tasks and anticipates upcoming tasks.

• Must realize the importance of non-contamination process and be prepared to adhere strictly to the procedures.

• Must be conscientious, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work alone.

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with others.

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

Job Qualifications

• Education – AA degree required

• Experience – Lab Animal or agricultural experience desired

Ability to lift 50lbs, roll heavy objects, use ladders, working conditions up to 90 degrees or down to freezing temperatures.

Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Must be able to squat, bend, and stoop, as well as twisting and turning.

Manual dexterity and visual acuity are important.

Subject to objectionable odors, aerosols, dust, animal dander, and noise.

Not allowed to own poultry or swine

Multiple showers a day may be required for biocontainment, showering does include washing of hair.

Hair must be able to be completely covered within hairnet for biocontainment purposes.

Nails must be short in length to perform fine motor tasks and avoid risk of injury to oneself, colleagues, or animals.

Work requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including Tyveks, hairnets, respirator or PAPR, gloves, safety glasses, provided uniforms, and shoes.

Personal phones and all forms of jewelry are not allowed in the vivarium.

Hybrid - 4 days in office

About Our Client

Our client is a global, operations-driven organization operating in a complex manufacturing and supply network environment. They are investing in strengthening supply planning, inventory strategy, and SIOP capabilities to better balance service, cost, and risk across regions. This role sits at the center of those efforts and will have meaningful visibility and influence across the business.

The Opportunity

This is a highly impactful supply planning leadership role for someone who enjoys both running the planning engine and fixing what’s not working. The Supply Chain Manager will own finished goods (FG) and FF&P supply planning, ensuring demand signals, constraints, and inventory policies translate into executable, accurate plans. This person will partner closely with regional and global stakeholders, drive continuous improvement, and play a key role in scenario planning and decision support.

• Key ResponsibilitiesLead FG and FF&P supply planning, ensuring alignment with demand priorities, business rules, and operational constraints
• Own dependent requirements planning from FG to FF&P, generating netted AI demand signals and completing constrained supply plans
• Execute MRP with defined freeze periods to generate accurate planned orders; own demand netting within the supply region
• Manage MRP exception handling, validating and resolving issues sequentially and ensuring completeness and accuracy of MRP outputs
• Own FG and bulk inventory planning in partnership with Inventory Management, including lead times, safety stock, and inventory targets
• Implement and refine safety stock policies to balance service levels and working capital
• Prepare supply plans by reviewing planning data, netting policies, BoMs, capacity alignment, and data accuracy (including data cleaning and validation)
• Support the SIOP process by preparing inputs for regional supply reviews and incorporating allocation decisions and global constraints
• Perform scenario modeling to evaluate trade-offs, assess risks, and support data-driven decision-making
• Coordinate execution feasibility across key stakeholders, including Tollers, Material Planners, AI Planners, and Schedulers
• Validate intercompany transfer orders generated by MRP and ensure alignment with supply priorities and stock availability
• Proactively communicate supply risks and escalate critical shortages when resolution paths are not available
• Continuously improve planning processes, tools, and standards by challenging inefficiencies and implementing best practices

• What We’re Looking For5–10 years of experience in supply planning within a complex manufacturing or distribution environment
• CPIM certification strongly preferred
• Deep expertise in MRP and dependent requirements planning, including demand netting and exception management
• Strong experience working within ERP and advanced planning systems, with the ability to interpret outputs and optimize planning parameters
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and operate effectively in matrixed organizations
• Analytical, data-driven mindset with experience in scenario modeling, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, balancing short-term constraints with long-term strategy and risk mitigation
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present supply scenarios, trade-offs, and recommendations to senior leaders
• Detail-oriented planner who also maintains a strong big-picture perspective

Why This Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a supply planning professional who wants to move beyond pure execution and play a strategic role in improving how supply decisions are made. The right person will have the chance to influence systems, processes, and outcomes — not just maintain the status quo.

• Identify on-going needs and services of residents in promotion of the highest quality resident services to be delivered.
• Ensure proper follow through and participate with evaluation and documentation for residents with a change in health care services and status.
• Assist Resident Care Director (RCD) in conducting resident evaluations and data gathers information at time of move in, 30 days post move in, semi-annually, and with any change in status.
• Conduct monthly wellness visits for all residents.
• Monitor and follow up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident, or incident and document and report as required and directed.
• Document all pertinent information in the resident wellness file.
• Maintain communications with resident's family and or responsible party to ensure medical needs for the resident are being met.
• Contact resident's attending physician when necessary and/or upon family request.
• Ensure weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each resident.
• Assist in maintaining wellness files according to Sunrise policies and federal and state/provincial regulations.
• Maintain medical supplies and emergency kits for the community.
• Provide clinical support and assistance to community team members as needed.
• Understand and follow infection control practices.
• Partner with the RCD and community team to promote infection control standards including any resident testing, training, and skills checks.
• Understand and practice the proper method of attending to and disposing of and the possibility of exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks, and hazardous materials in compliance with universal care precautions.

• Monitor each resident's medication and treatment profile regularly to ensure each medication and treatment is administered as ordered and documented accurately.
• Transcribe physician orders Medication Administration Record Treatment Administration Record (MAR/TAR) to include initials, date and time 'noted', and date faxed to pharmacy accurately and promptly.
• Complete MAR/TAR audit each month.
• Demonstrate and is knowledgeable of the Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass (Right resident, medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse).
• Act as liaison for pharmacy services to ensure effective services for residents.
• Monitor the Medication Room, medication carts, and treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications, and expired medications.
• Complete Medication Observations and skills checks for medication care managers at the direction of the RCD.

• Demonstrate and is knowledgeable in the following key quality improvement areas:
  • Resident Centered Care Model
  • APIE
  • Quality Care Indicators and Outcomes
  • Actively participates in Sunrise Quality Assurance Meetings and Clinical Meetings
• Demonstrate and is knowledgeable in the following key regulations:
  • All Federal, State/Provincial, and Local resident care and services regulations
  • Resident Rights
  • Resident Assessment/Evaluation process in accordance with state/provincial regulatory requirements
• Review Physician Reports of all new residents as directed by RCD.
• Review Physician Reports of all new residents as directed by RCD.
• Order medications and equipment as directed by RCD.
• Demonstrate and is knowledgeable of Sunrise practices and guidelines in accordance with resident care programs to include skin, nutrition, behavior, falls, and bowel/bladder.
• Assist in implementation, training, and monitoring of documentation related to resident's clinical health and wellness.
• Ensure resident changes, concerns, and/or solutions are reported to RCD as appropriate.
• Contribute to the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops.
• Attend regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor/Department Coordinator.
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Possesses written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to teach and guide team members to provide quality clinical care.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

• Graduate of approved college/school of nursing
• Maintains a current state/provincial license as a professional Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in home health, assisted living, hospital, or long-term care environment
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing practices, techniques, and methods applied to health and wellness resident care, and federal, state/provincial, and local regulations
• Demonstrates knowledge of good assessment skills
• Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours to be available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!

If you’re looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now. But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent. 

USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time,entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. 

Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below).

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632 - $92,219 per year. Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.

*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be eligible for up to $20,000 in incentives. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ.

*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duty Locations

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.

U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences. RELOCATION MAY BE REQUIRED. 

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level. 

Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:

• Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa

• Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island

• Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

• El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta

• El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico

• Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina

• Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass

• Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren

• Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata

• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen

• San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente

• Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville

• Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford

• Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox

• Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton

Duties and Responsibilities

As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. 

Typical assignments include: 

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR 

Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR 

Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: 

• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
• Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
• Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR 

A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.

Other Requirements

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. 

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. 

Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military)

The Brown Trucking driver experience is unique in every way! From incredibly flexible home time to unmatched dispatcher support and competitive weekly pay, our drivers are given the resources to excel on their own terms—both on AND off the road. Your transportation career deserves to call Brown home.

Hiring CDL-A Regional Drivers in Asheboro, NC

• Averages of $1,000–$1,200/Week
• Home Weekly for 34-Hour Reset
• $1,000 Driver Referral Bonus – Paid Within 90 Days
• 100% No-Touch Freight, 80% Drop & Hook
• Monthly & Quarterly Driver Incentives
• Paid Vacation, Holidays & Orientation
• Industry-Leading, Low Cost Benefits Package After 60 Days
• 401K with Company Match

• Class A CDL
• 12 months of verifiable experience within last 36 months
• Excellent safety record
• Clean MVR
• No record of DWI/DUI in commercial or private vehicle within last 7 years

Avantor is seeking a collaborative Sales Associate to directly support our strategic partnership with the University of North Carolina. This individual will play a key role in driving engagement and delivering results across UNC's research and academic community, contributing to complex business and technology initiatives.

This is a full-time, field-based position. Candidates should reside within one hour of the Chapel Hill, NC area.

What we're looking for

• Education: Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent work experience, required; Concentration in a Life Science or Science degree preferred

• Experience: 1+ year professional experience, preferred

• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) experience required

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Inside or Outside Sales Experience

  • Experience working in a Lab

  • Business to Business (B2B) or Distribution Sales Experience

  • C4C experience

  • Salesforce or Qlikview experience

How you will thrive and create an impact

The Sales Associate will work independently and is responsible for selling products and/or services to a dedicated primary education account. They are instrumental in identifying new and potential customers to reach the project profitability and billing levels within an assigned sales territory and/or account. Activities include negotiation, closing the sale, and post-sale services. Responsible for securing and maintaining distribution of products and/or services and maintaining effective agreements.

• Manage a sales territory on a focused account base. Work as part of a sales team dedicated to this account.

• Prospect and establish new customers within this account by managing and developing a sales pipeline and delivering proposals to customers by illustrating VWR's value proposition.

• Sell consultatively, detailing products, determine customer needs and requirements, and make recommendations to both prospects and customers of the various solutions VWR can offer their business.

• Work to develop strategic account business plans for achievement of sales growth and quota attainment.

• Build and sustain relationships with customers and ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.

• Manage VWR's vast product portfolio and execute and implement sales and marketing strategies that you design.

• Confident in providing and generating Quotations and handling customer returns or complaints.

• Confident in pulling sales reports to have detailed conversations of sales activities, account performance and performance to forecast.

• Work directly with local manufacturer representatives to develop and continually improve product knowledge, arrive at most favored pricing, and improve account profitability.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

• Excellent communication and team interaction skills, routinely interacting with customers, manufacturers, and VWR staff

• Ability to carry on a business conversation with business owners and decision makers

• Ability to handle difficult situations and interactions

• Ability to work independently and successfully manage time and territory

• Willingness to travel to customer locations

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Typically works in an office with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.

A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.

Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

Disclaimer:
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!

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.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

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.

Job Title: Director Process Development and Manufacturing, CMC

Department: CMC

Reports to: Chief Technical Officer

About the Company:  

Opus Genetics is committed to building an innovative, efficient and sustainable science based and commercial ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company leading the development of transformative gene therapies for the treatment of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and therapies to treat patients with other retinal and refractive disorders.

Job Summary: 

The Director of Process Development and Manufacturing will be the technical lead for development and manufacturing of assigned assets within the Opus gene therapy programs focusing on technical transfer and process development and execution supporting product development and manufacturing to achieve company goals and strategies. This includes working collaboratively with external partners (i.e. CDMOs, contract labs, suppliers) to develop technical studies, analyze complex data, make data driven decisions, and author, review, and approve technical and regulatory documents. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical understanding of AAV gene therapy upstream and downstream development and process optimization.  This role will directly interact with the CDMO/contract partners and be responsible for building and maintaining excellent working relationships. Knowledge of manufacturing platforms, consistent with AAV technology, at scales ranging from process development through GMP and PPQ activities. The candidate will be hands-on and expected to provide content to all these areas. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

·      Work with Opus CDMO/contract manufacturing and laboratory partners to develop a phase appropriate robust manufacturing program to support the process development and engineering of pre commercial and commercial cGMP material to support pre-clinical studies, clinical trials, and commercial supply. 

·      Support, author, and review/approve manufacturing plans and documentation including technical transfer, batch records and documentation, product specifications, stability programs, bridging and comparability studies, and other reports utilizing phase appropriate QbD best practices.

·      Support, author, and review/approve manufacturing documentation including testing records, certificates of testing/analysis, campaign summary reports, investigations, etc. 

·      Support, author, and review/approve regulatory documentation including pINDs, INDs, agency responses, CMC meeting requests and briefing packages, and BLAs.   

·      Ensure proper reference standard material is in place, tested, and released for each product. Lead technology transfer between sites. 

·      Ensure regulatory requirements are in place to support manufacturing campaigns with respect to Master Cell Banks, Plasmids, Drug Substances, Drug Products, and Diluents, to prevent developmental delays and or interruptions to clinical programs or regulatory filings.

·      Perform the role of person in plant as needed at the Opus CDMO/contract manufacturing partner’s sites. Act as the CMC expert during audits and interactions with regulatory agencies. 

·      Manage work to project plans for multiple gene therapy programs in the preclinical, pre-IND, IND/clinical, and commercial stages. 

·      Identify and lead the resolution of operational and functional level challenges, work with program and/or function managers to escalate issues to senior management.

·       Hands on resolution to issues/content generation. Design effective and high-quality presentations and progress reports, as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

·      None 

Education and Experience: 

·      Master’s degree (minimum) from an accredited institution in a science or health-related field with minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Ophthalmology experience is preferred.

·      Additionally, a minimum of 5 years of direct manufacturing experience for biopharmaceuticals. Preference will be given for direct AAV gene therapy experience. Previous CDMO/contract lab experience also preferred.

·      Experience designing and executing technical transfer and scale up campaigns and associated documentation.

·      Experience in writing and reviewing regulatory submissions including pINDs, INDs, Meeting Requests/Briefing Packages, Annual Report/DSUR’s, and BLAs. 

·      Experience with FDA and/or other regulatory agency requirements and interactions.

·      Strong skill set in interacting with multidisciplinary teams for preclinical and clinical development. Clear understanding of the drug development process with experience in multiple phases.

·      Experience with Orphan/Rare Disease programs, and/or Fast Track/Breakthrough Therapy is a plus.

·      Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence across all levels of a cross-functional team without direct managerial authority. Experience in risk assessment, negotiation, and problem solving/mitigation.

·      Outstanding interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form, with effective time management skills needed to manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.

·      Demonstrated advanced computer software proficiency (Word, Excel, Smartsheet’s, PowerPoint, etc.).  

Physical Requirements:  

·      Ability to travel 20% of time

·      Ability to work in laboratory settings/situations

·      Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

·      Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

Location:

This position is currently based in the Durham North Carolina area; Hybrid/ remote options considered.

 Salary Range:

$190,000-210,000

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. 

Opus Genetics 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, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.