Jobs in Washington Grove, MD

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.

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.

Global Project Manager - Ophthalmology

US Remote

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

The Global Project Manager (GPM) is critical to the successful conduct of Biopharmaceutical -sponsored clinical trials as a matrix leader of the core project team. The GPM is responsible for the successful delivery of a Biopharmaceutical project(s). The GPM will be client-facing and serve as the internal lead of the project through the life cycle of the study, ensuring effective project delivery in agreement with contracted project timeline and budget. The GPM directs project delivery by driving team and financial efficiency, work product quality, and is responsible for client satisfaction through relationship management.

• May serve as a primary lead for project bids and multi trial initiatives.
• Ensures that deliverables for assigned project(s) are completed according to the contract budget, schedule, and quality standards. Effectively manages projects in all areas of performance.
• Develops effective working relationships with clients, executive management, and project staff. Collaborates with stakeholders to manage project issues, proactively identify and mitigate risks and drive milestone achievement.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for biopharma clients. Demonstrates proficiency in knowledge and understanding of client needs.
• Tracks project deliverables against contract using Emmes' tools. Proactively prepares/presents study metrics to maintain transparency for internal/external stakeholders. Monitors trends and drives changes to the plan as needed; identifies risks to delivery and collaborates with the project team to develop mitigation plans to be presented to the client.
• Ensures adherence to quality control expectations and milestone timelines for delivery of contractually required reports and deliverables.
• Manages project resources (i.e., budget, personnel, and subcontracts).
• Identifies and manages change to scope and requests for out-of-scope activities. Collaborates with Business Development, the Contracts Team, and executive management to ensure timely execution of contract amendments/change orders. Prospectively manages client expectations.
• May present in bid defense meetings in collaboration with Business Development.
• Develops study management plans in collaboration with core project team members.
• Identifies and documents lessons learned from study successes and challenges to promote development of best practices.
• Models and propagates Emmes' commitment to a culture of quality in all aspects of our deliverables, utilizing a solution-based, science-driven, value-added approach in collaborating with clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline.
• Minimum 8 years demonstrating scientific principles appropriate in managing a clinical research portfolio including multi-phase research experience in a broad range of indications and client types.
• At least 3 years working in a pharmaceutical and/or CRO setting, serving in a global Trial Team Lead or Global Project Management role or equivalent position.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Ophthalmology clinical trials, 5 years of experience preferred.
• Demonstrable track-record of success delivering complex/ high priority clinical trials within agreed time, quality and cost working across multiple therapeutic areas, phases 1-4, in a global capacity.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and fostering client and internal relationships.
• Thorough understanding of ICH GCP and applicable global regulatory regulations and
  guidelines.
• Skilled in MS Office Suite of products and working knowledge of Clinical Trial Management Systems, electronic Trial Master File, and electronic Data Capture systems and solutions.
• Successful record in managing diverse staff and leading strong teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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

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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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Using an egg donor unrelated to the surrogate carrier eliminates any biological tie. The egg of the surrogate is never used as part of the assisted reproduction process, so that a surrogate is never in the position of delivering her own biological child.

The basic requirements of a woman to serve as a surrogate are:

• Emotionally stable
• Responsible
• In good physical health
• Non-smoker
• Has had at least one successful pregnancy
• Is capable of carrying a child to full term

A woman is not required to fall within a particular age range to serve as a surrogate, but most intended parents prefer a surrogate under the age of 40. For more information on surrogacy please see the documents on the left side of this page.

In Texas, there is a judicial process for validating the Gestational Contract (the contract between the intended parents and the surrogate). Included within the various requirements for having a Gestational Contract validated by a Texas court is that the intended parents must be married and the surrogate must have previously carried a child to term. Additionally, there are residency requirements that apply to either the surrogate or the intended parents, but not both.

Compensation for a surrogate services generally starts in the range of $35,000 - $40,000, for base compensation with over all fees up to 70k, in many cases. The amount of compensation is dependent upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, whether the surrogate carries twins, what procedures a surrogate is required to undergo and whether the delivery is vaginally or by cesarean section.

We are seeking a CQV Project Manager to support the Pilot Bioproduction Facility (PBF) at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in Silver Spring, Maryland. This multidisciplinary CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation role will leverage Good Engineering Practices (GEP) and GMP manufacturing background to plan, coordinate and report project scope associated with PBF capabilities expansion and revenue generating technology transfer projects. This dynamic new position manages teams, budgets, schedules, and risks, overseeing the entire lifecycle from planning to execution, focusing on developing protocols, testing, documentation, and regulatory compliance for equipment and processes.

PBF is a one-of-a-kind cGMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing facility engaging in next-generation development for cutting-edge companies and government agencies. The professionals at PBF are engaging in trailblazing endeavors every day. Most exciting, the end products vary, so every year brings multiple opportunities for professional enrichment in original projects.

CAMRIS International, LLC, is a dynamic medical research and 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 vaccine research, development, and production; microbiology and infectious disease research; biodefense; clinical research; 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.

Responsibilities

• Solution project challenges with multi-disciplinary teams tracking and reporting metrics.
• Manage project actuals vs. forecast and update status with program leadership.
• Facilitate project team meetings, including scheduling, planning, and tracking.
• Experience scheduling and executing GMP equipment design, testing and qualification.
• Project planning and project lifecycle management from conception to completion.
• Track qualification and operational readiness of equipment and systems, as necessary.
• Leverage dependency matrices, diagrams, and gap assessments to define project scope.
• Communicate and coordinate with PBF stakeholders to define scope and budget.
• Grow and maintain relationships with WRAIR staff, customers, and vendors.
• Organize and participate in customer and potential customer visits.
• Manage project submittals, change control processes and project management artifacts.
• Actively communicate customer project and facility constraints.
• Evaluate schedule constraints, risk, and feasibility of performing CDMO projects.
• Assist managers with subcontractor schedule development and maintenance.
• Support shutdown planning and execution and update capacity utilization metrics.
• Optimize and scale the Project Management function as capacity grows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• BS/BA in business, engineering, life sciences, or a related field.
• 5+ years of biologics development or manufacturing industry experience.
• MS Project proficiency, including resource planning.
• MS Excel, MS Word, MS SharePoint, and MS Teams familiarity.
• Familiarity with implementing operational excellence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be currently eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship and have lived in the United States for three of the past five years if a non-US citizen.

Preferred

• PMP and/or earned value training.
• Knowledge of GMP, EU, FDA, ISPE guidance as it applies to multi-modal pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Biologics experience in development, manufacturing, or engineering.
• Experience with cost analysis and finance.
• CDMO project management experience.
• Capital project management experience.
• SmartSheet experience.
• Leadership experience.

Physical Requirements, Workplace Hazards and Conditions, and PPE and Chemical Requirements

The physical requirements, workplace hazards and conditions, and PPE and chemical requirements described here are representative of those that a candidate must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Physical Demands

• Constantly conduct sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Occasionally conduct light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally push or pull less than 25 pounds.
• Occasionally reach above shoulder level.
• Constantly use both hands.
• Occasionally stand or walk for more than 25 minutes.
• Occasionally kneel, squat, or stoop.
• Constantly have clear vision (near and/or far), depth perception, peripheral vision, and/or visual acuity.

Physical Activities

• Occasionally move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.
• Constantly communicate with others to exchange information.
• Constantly assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Environmental Conditions

• Constantly work in environments where no adverse environmental conditions are expected.

PPE and Chemical Requirements

• Rarely wear PPE including but not limited to gloves, face shields/goggles, safety glasses, and safety shoes.
• Rarely wear a lab coat.
• Rarely wear a clean room uniform.
• Rarely wear a disposable dust/surgical mask.

Please submit your resume online at 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.

• Lead a team of production technicians in their daily tasks of assembling, labeling, and packaging may take place in a cleanroom environment.  Must adhere to proper gowning procedures 
• Label and assemble finished product components and kits for inventory and shipping
• Work alongside of the Manufacturing Supervisor to help forecast and plan continuing manufacturing efforts to ensure an on time delivery. 
• Label and assemble study kits in support of clinical research services
• Pull kits from inventory stock and quality check to prepare for shipping
• Remove finished products from the machine and separate rejected items
• Stock, sort, and secure products for packaging
• Inspect intermediate and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.  Remove defective products and packaging material
• Clean packaging containers, workstations, and floors daily and as needed with the use of chemicals such as bleach
• Maintain accurate records of assembly activities, including documenting any deviations from standard procedures or any issues encountered during the process
• Follow all relevant regulations, standards, and protocols related to manufacturing and assembly of products and kits, such as GMP or ISO standards
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Maintain a clean area

• 3-4 years of manufacturing experience,
• Background in or exposure to working in a GMP/ GDP environment,
• Strong organizational and people skills
• Experience with Zeta or BioDot equipment 
• Past team leadership experience is a plus but not required for the right individual. 

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Estimated Min Rate: $25.00
Estimated Max Rate: $30.00

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• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

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