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BACKGROUND

The National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) is a one-of-a-kind facility located on Fort Detrick in Frederick MD and is dedicated to defending the nation against biological threats. Its work supports DHS and National biodefense preparedness planning, response, emerging threat characterization and bioforensic analyses. It is the first national laboratory created by DHS in response to biodefense gaps identified following the Amerithrax attacks of 2001 and has been operated by the Battelle National Biodefense Institute (BNBI) since 2006. Since its inception, NBACC and its staff have filled critical shortfalls in our scientific knowledge of biological agents needed to protect the public and defend the Nation from biological threats, whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate and provided federal law enforcement with scientific data to support the investigation and attribution of biocrimes and protection of the US bioeconomy.

NBACC includes two centers: the National Bioforensic Analysis Center (NBFAC), which conducts the technical analyses in support of federal law enforcement investigations, and the National Biological Threat Characterization Center (NBTCC), which conducts experiments and studies to obtain data required for a better understanding of biological vulnerabilities and hazards. Together these centers offer a unique national resource for understanding the risks posed by biological agents and emerging technologies to inform biodefense policy and response planning and the operational capability to support the investigation, prosecution, and prevention of biocrimes and bioterrorism.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

As part of the NBACC Aerobiology Team, the Research Associate works with an interdisciplinary team of scientists in the NBTCC to develop, manage, and analyze research projects focused on characterization of the physical, biological and/or pathogenic properties of infectious biological aerosols in order to address specific scientific questions of national significance in support of biodefense preparedness, response and recovery planning.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline or engineering, and a minimum of 4 years of related experience.
• Relevant experience related to the use of aerosol generation and sampling equipment, including air flow measurement, conditioning of air flows, sampler collection efficiency assessment, and/or particle size measurement.
• Experience with statistics is also desirable.
• Experience utilizing LabView, or related software/hardware, for control of laboratory equipment/processes is desirable.
• Intermediate scientific proficiency in laboratory functions. Possesses the ability to identify issues with laboratory protocols, procedures, and experimental plans.
• Proficiency and clarity of oral and written communications are essential.
• Exemplary organizational skills with a proven track record of working effectively both independently and as a team player.
• Knowledge or experience with biocontainment facilities and procedures, laboratory safety, biosurety, and decontamination is desirable.
• Skills and experience to support laboratory activities and work in accordance with NBACC's management system (e.g., ISO).
• Must be a citizen of the United States, able to obtain and maintain an interim secret clearance leading to a top-secret clearance, suitability for DHS, and a favorable adjudication of the Department of Justice (DoJ) for select agent access.
• Participation in the Immunization Program, Medical Surveillance Program, and enrollment in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) is required.
• May be required to participate in NBACC's alternative work and/or on-call schedule, dependent upon business needs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leverages experience to support the design and execution of studies related to the sampling of infectious biological aerosols.
• Participates in the testing and evaluation of new technologies and protocols to improve the group's ability to serve its customers.
• Possesses the ability to work on multiple science tasks simultaneously, while performing assignments outside of area of expertise.
• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Follows established procedures on routine work, requires instruction only on new assignments, and is self-sufficient in monitoring and reporting on quality, and compliance.
• Participates in the testing and evaluation of new technologies and protocols including writing and updating NBACC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions and forms to improve NBACC's ability to serve its customers.
• Identifies departures from the Quality Management System (QMS) and initiates actions to investigate and prevent such occurrences.
• With minimal supervision, operates, maintains, and characterizes the performance of equipment ensuring the reagents and supplies are maintained and used properly.
• Serves as a member of a team in developing, validating, and maintaining methods for identifying and characterizing biological threat agents.
• Must be a team player, communicate clearly, be open to hearing ideas and suggestions from others, diffuse situations, and exercise empathy and patience with colleagues.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, maintain composure under pressure, and utilize effective time management skills to prioritize tasks.
• Must be a self-starter driven by an eagerness to succeed, maintain flexibility, adapt to change in a productive and positive manner, learn new concepts, and utilize critical thinking to resolve complex problems.
• Maintains appropriate records.
• Performs other duties as assigned/authorized.

About the Company

At SFI Health, we believe we have the responsibility to bring proven natural health solutions to people’s healthcare needs. We are a global natural health company committed to sourcing and producing natural medicines to the highest standards. Backed by evidence of effectiveness, quality and safety, our products are marketed around the world using our international community of leading life sciences companies and distributor networks. To find out more, please visit the Role

The Customs Formulation Specialist is responsible for developing, customizing, and optimizing formulations for nutraceutical and natural

health products according to customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal quality expectations. This role involves converting

product concepts into manufacturable formulas, evaluating ingredient functionality, supporting scale-up, and ensuring compliance with

applicable industry regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

This position ensures the scientific integrity, safety, and market competitiveness of natural health and nutraceutical products. A skilled

Customs Formulation Specialist strengthens innovation capability, accelerates product development timelines, and supports compliance in

a highly regulated industry.

The ideal candidate brings together strong scientific expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and robust documentation skills to deliver

innovative, stable, and compliant product formulations. Experience in a smaller, entrepreneurial environment is preferred, as it provides

valuable visibility into the full product development lifecycle and fosters a hands-on, adaptable approach.

Essential Job Functions

Formulation Development & Optimization

• Develop customized formulations for dietary supplements, functional foods, and natural health products based on client

specifications, market trends, and ingredient research.

• Evaluate and select appropriate excipients and recommend alternate active ingredients for use in formulations based on scientific

understanding and regulatory requirements.

• Reformulate existing products for improvement, cost optimization, or regulatory updates.

• Perform ingredient research, including compatibility, stability, dosage, and sourcing considerations.

• Conduct bench-top prototypes, adjust formulations, and analyze performance to meet sensory, functional, and stability

requirements.

• Stay updated with the latest developments in formulation science and technological advancements in the dietary supplement

industry. Incorporate innovative approaches and ingredients into formulation strategies.

Documentation & Technical Support

• Maintain accurate formula files, raw material documentation, prototype records, and substantiation summaries in compliance

with GMP requirements.

• Prepare technical specifications, formulation rationales, and product dossiers for internal teams and external partners.

• Support creation of technical content for product communication, including labeling and supporting documents, ensuring

scientific accuracy.

Project & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with manufacturing teams to support pilot runs, scale-up activities, and troubleshooting during production.

• Collaborate with procurement to evaluate raw materials, identify alternative ingredients, and ensure consistent supply.

• Provide technical guidance to commercial, branding, and regulatory teams to ensure product claims, messaging, and compliance

align with formulation capabilities.

• Facilitates alignment across quality, regulatory, and production teams by clearly communicating product capabilities, constraints,

and design tradeoffs.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

• Ensure all formulations meet applicable regulatory requirements

• Maintain documentation and processes in alignment with GMP standards and internal quality systems.

• Review and approve raw materials, vendor documentation, and manufacturing processes for compliance with safety and quality

standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are

representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely related field required; Master’s preferred.

Experience:

• 2–5 years of formulation experience within nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, food & beverage, or natural health product

sectors.

• Experience working with various dosage forms (e.g., powders, capsules, tablets) is strongly preferred.

Skills & abilities:

• Strong understanding of functional ingredients, nutrient interactions, and formulation theory.

• Proficiency with data management, Excel, and scientific documentation.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.

• Strong communication and technical writing abilities.

• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex product attributes, limitations, and value propositions

into clear, customer-focused explanations.

Computer skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite

Role Overview

The Key Account Manager (KAM) is responsible for managing and expanding Pion’s most

strategic customer relationships within the Boston market. This role is central to the

company’s growth strategy and carries meaningful ownership over revenue performance,

account expansion and long-term customer value.

The KAM operates with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, working in a

performance-driven environment where accurate forecasting, structured account

planning, and disciplined execution are essential. This is not a transactional sales role - it

requires strategic thinking, scientific credibility and operational rigor.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Account Management

 Own and execute comprehensive account plans aligned to company growth targets

 Build deep, multi-level relationships across R&D, Analytical, CMC and Procurement

 Understand customer workflows, strategic priorities, and long-term pipelines

 Position Pion as a long-term partner through value-based, consultative engagement

 Identify expansion opportunities tied to new applications, enhanced products and

evolving customer needs

Sales Execution & Growth

 Deliver against defined revenue and growth objectives for assigned territory

 Manage complex sales cycles involving capital equipment, consumables and

services

 Maintain disciplined pipeline management, opportunity qualification and

forecasting

 Ensure CRM accuracy and timely updates to support operational planning and

leadership visibility

 Set and manage customer expectations around manufacturing schedules, lead

times and delivery constraints

Operational Excellence & Rigor

 Operate with a high level of structure, accountability and follow-through

 Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Applications, and Service to drive

predictable outcomes

 Proactively identify risks and constraints, escalating appropriately and early

 Contribute to continuous improvement of sales processes, tools, and cadence

Customer Advocacy & Internal Collaboration

 Serve as the primary commercial owner for assigned territory accounts

 Coordinate internal resources to ensure successful installations, adoption and

ongoing value realization

 Act as the voice of the customer, providing actionable feedback to Product and

Leadership teams

 Navigate escalations and competitive pressures with professionalism and clarity

Market & Competitive Insight

 Maintain strong awareness of regional market dynamics, competitors and emerging

technologies

 Represent Pion customer meetings, scientific forums and industry events

 Identify high-growth opportunities within pharma, biotech, CDMOs and academic

institutions in the Boston ecosystem

Qualifications & Experience

Required

 Advanced degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering or a related

scientific discipline preferred

 5+ years of experience in life sciences sales

 Demonstrated success managing complex, high-value strategic accounts

 Strong understanding of drug development workflows

 Ability to operate e􀆯ectively in a performance-driven, growth-oriented environment

 Strong organizational skills with a track record of operational discipline and

execution

 Willingness to travel regionally and occasionally nationally

Preferred

 Experience selling analytical instrumentation or pharmaceutical enabling

technologies

 Familiarity with capital equipment sales cycles

 MBA or advanced scientific degree

 Experience working cross-functionally within a global organization

What Success Looks Like

 Measurable contribution to Pion’s strategic growth targets

 Strong penetration and expansion within assigned key accounts

 Accurate forecasting and disciplined account management

 High customer trust and long-term partnership development

 Consistent demonstration of operational excellence and accountability

Why Join Pion

 Be part of a respected scientific company entering an exciting new growth phase

 Work with enhanced technologies that are expanding Pion’s impact in drug

development

 Operate in a role where individual performance directly influences company

success

 Collaborate with a knowledgeable, committed team focused on execution and

results

 Competitive compensation, incentive plan and benefits

Position Overview

Join an excellent team of researchers dedicated to coming closer to the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, that no child will die at the dawn of life. The QAI4Bio (Quantum AI for Biology) Lab led by Dr. Christoph Gorgulla within the Center of Excellence for Data-Driven Discovery in the Structural Biology Department of St. Jude seeks a skilled and highly motivated wet lab Scientist or Postdoc with experience in ligand discovery. Our research group is focused on developing state-of-the-art computational methods for ligand/drug discovery, using machine learning, high-performance/cloud computing, quantum chemistry and quantum computing. Our lab also includes a wet lab dedicated to experimentally verifying the computationally predicted results in real-world drug discovery projects. St. Jude was named #2 on Forbes America's Dream Employers 2026 ( ).

As a (wet lab) Scientist or Postdoc, you will play a pivotal role in our team. This position is at the frontier of drug discovery, focusing to a large extend on the experimental validation of protein-ligand interactions. We will be targeting proteins associated with a range of areas, including epigenetic regulation, cancer, and other areas. You will work on producing high-quality proteins, designing and performing binding assays by biophysical methods (SPR, MST, ITC, BLI) or Fluorescence-based (i.e. FP, TR-FRET) methods, and optimizing workflows for ligand discovery. Depending on your skills, you might also work on structural studies (NMR, X-ray, cryo-EM, …) and use the state-of-the-art core facilities and centers dedicated to structural studies at St. Jude. In your role as lab manager you will be in charge of the day-to-day operations of the wet lab. Our lab is new, and you will be the first full-time team member in our wet lab. In addition, there is the “dry lab” where the computational/theoretical researchers will be located. 

In our lab, you will have the opportunity to lead collaborative projects, mentor junior scientists and students, and contribute to high-impact publications. Collaboration is at the heart of our work, and you will closely work with our computational and other wet-lab colleagues to validate and experimentally verify the predicted hit and lead compounds. By working together in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, you will have the opportunity to contribute to multiple ligand/drug discovery projects and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and the world.

Preferred starting date: Spring 2026

Job Responsibilities

• Leading the wet lab experiments of our ligand/drug discovery projects with minimal to moderate supervision.
• Protein Production: Express and purify target proteins of interest, predominantly using bacterial expression systems, and in cases needed insect, or mammalian systems. Ensure production meets quality standards for downstream structural and functional studies.
• Binding Assays: Design and execute ligand-binding experiments, with a focus on biophysical assays and fluorescence-based assays, but also including cell-based assays. Optimize assay conditions for robust and reproducible results.
• Wet Lab Leadership/Management: Manage day-to-day operations of the wet lab. Mentoring and training wet lab members, including postdocs, graduate students, and technicians. Oversee equipment maintenance and inventory of reagents.
• Identify, process, organize, summarize, review, and report relevant data.
• Interacting with computational team members (who will mostly identify the hit and lead compounds computationally).
• Manuscript preparation, submission, and the review process will be part of the responsibilities (under the supervision of the PI), ensuring that the lab’s findings are disseminated to the scientific community.
• Actively collaborate with interdepartmental teams, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to solving complex scientific challenges.
• Present research findings to internal and external audiences (e.g. conferences), contributing to the hospital’s mission of advancing pediatric research.

About St. Jude

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood. The first and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Our 300 faculty work across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical, and population science in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment that includes a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academy of Science and the National Academy of Medicine. St. Jude is ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma” and Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work”. St. Jude is one of the best-funded research institutes in the US with an annual budget of over $2 billion per year ( ).

What We Will Offer You

Working at St. Jude is a remarkable experience in many ways, and you will be provided with many special perks.

• Mission and Purpose: At St. Jude, working is more than just a job — it’s a calling. Each member of St. Jude is united by a shared purpose: finding cures and saving children. In addition to the meaningful work you will undertake, we offer a range of perks to enhance your experience.
• Community and Belonging: St. Jude is like a warm family that welcomes you, to a large part because it is a Children’s hospital.
• The Best of Both Worlds – Industry and Academia: St. Jude provides academic freedom in research and industrial efficiency and resources. We have access to world-class shared resources/facilities led by expert scientists, coupled with state-of-the-art technology and funding, accelerating research productivity.
• World-Class Benefits: St. Jude offers a world-class benefits package ( ). Enjoy comprehensive healthcare, a competitive salary, tuition assistance for continued education, and exceptional work-life balance with ample paid time off.
• Professional Growth: You will have access to opportunities to enhance your professional growth in terms of scientific skills, soft skills, and your career (St. Jude has well defined career path).
• Diversity: St. Jude is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse scientific community, where everyone’s contributions are valued. More information is available here.
• Competitive Compensation: Embark on your journey with a competitive salary (depending on experience) comprehensive benefits and generous relocation assistance, reflecting our commitment to recognize and invest in talent. Furthermore, in Memphis/Tennessee, there is no income tax.
• Personalized Guidance: Dr. Gorgulla is committed to providing hands-on mentorship tailored to your needs and career aspirations. Whether you are refining scientific techniques or soft skills, you will have his full support.
• Modern Buildings and Spaces: Our research group and wet lab is located in the newest building of the campus, the Inspiration 4 – Advanced Research Center, that cost of $400 million to construct. 
• Additional Perks: St. Jude offers many special perks, such as an on-site gym, an employee pharmacy, and many others. To learn more about the unexpected perks of working at St. Jude, visit our website at  Employer

  
  

  • St. Jude Named #2 on Forbes America's Dream Employers: Jude is a Top Employer for Women: St. Jude is also among the top 10 employers for women in the US:  Jude is a high school and college students’ top “dream employer”: According to the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) 2018 Career Interest Survey:  .

  
  

  About Memphis

  
  

  St. Jude is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a vibrant and friendly city at the historic American crossroads of music, trade, food, and culture. Living in Memphis provides several unique advantages, including:

  
  

  • Breathtaking Nature: Memphis provides unique nature and scenery, such as the Mississippi (the largest river in the US) or Shelby Farms Park, with which 4,500 acres is one of the largest urban parks in the country. See   for more details.
  • Its Culture: It is for instance the home of Elvis Presley. See   for more details on the cultural aspects.
  • It’s Affordability: Memphis is one of the most affordable cities in the US, meaning the same income will bring you farther than in other places in the US (for more details, see  ).

  
  

  For a video with testimonials about how new St. Jude members experienced Memphis, see here: (depending on experience)

• St. Jude offers a generous moving allowance to cover your costs related to your move to Memphis.
• St. Jude provides temporary housing at reduced costs for several months after your move. 

Requirements

• PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics or structural biology, drug discovery, or a related area.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the above position, please apply via LinkedIn and submit:

• Cover letter (PDF format, "FirstName LastName - CĹ.pdf", sent via LinkedIn Message)
• CV (PDF format, named as "FirstName LastName - CV.pdf", sent via LinkedIn Application System)

Associate Project Leader

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

Accountable for successful delivery of clients' statement of work within budget on clinical research projects, maintains a positive relationship with clients, supervises project leaders, mentors staff, and works collaboratively with Business Development to help generate new business.

• Accountable for technical, scientific, fiscal, and overseeing of research projects working with staff from other verticals at Emmes responsible for research support activities, including but not limited to Clinical Operations, Statistical and Scientific Innovation, Regulatory Affairs, and Pharmacovigilance.
• Proactively assesses client expectations and addresses client's needs for ongoing studies/support and engages with clients for new opportunities in support of future studies.
• Reviews, provides input on, and approves project and study documents and processes, as needed.
• Represents the project or company at client meetings and scientific conferences.
• Utilizes broad understanding of therapeutic, clinical trial design, and/or process expertise to influence and executes project decisions considering client needs, budget considerations and the current state of the research field.
• Defines solutions with input from team members that will be implemented to meet client's needs that address contractual aspects of projects (e.g., project contracts, scope of work, budgets, subcontracts, vendor agreements) to ensure delivery of high-quality contract deliverables.
• Defines solutions with input from team members that will be implemented to mitigate risk and communicate risks and contingencies with clients.
• Approves initial budgets and statement of work documents and subsequent modifications before distribution to clients.
• Liaises with corporate services and leaders from other Emmes verticals and departments to ensure staff resources are adequate within the project team to successfully meet the client's requirements.
• Participates in project review meetings with TRU Directors and/or TRU Oversight, and Commercial and Service Project Oversight, if applicable.
• Uses established key performance metrics to assure successful delivery of the project that meet client requirements.
• Supervises, mentors, and supports lower-level project leaders (if applicable) to ensure they are properly trained for their current positions and have growth and development opportunities.
• Mentors project staff from other verticals pursuing a Project Leader role within the Therapeutic and Research Units.
• Participates in relevant corporate meetings and provides information learned and best practices to project team as applicable. Implements relevant corporate initiatives directed towards Project Leaders and therapeutic research areas, taking into account project budget considerations.
• Provides support to the Chief Business Officer as a subject matter expert in a therapeutic or research area and discusses business opportunities with clients and study collaborators, as appropriate.
• Contributes to the development of operational strategy, budget, and proposal content for new business opportunities.

Education/Requirements

Associate Project Leader:

-Bachelor's degree, preferably in a scientific discipline, with at least 6 years of experience within pharma and/or CRO;

-Master's degree with at least 4 years of experience within pharma and/or CRO;

-PhD with at least 1 years of experience within pharma and/or CRO

• Demonstrated working knowledge of the principles appropriate to the position with a typical tenure of at least 1 year management experience in a research environment.

• Prior CRO/clinical trial management of late-stage clinical trials preferred

• Demonstrable track record of success delivering complex/high-priority clinical trials within the agreed time, quality, and cost

• Demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skills, combined with sound business judgment

• Ability to work proactively and effectively, with creative problem-solving and collaboration skills
  Highly motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  Strong cross-functional project management and time management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience in therapeutic research areas that will align with Emmes' expertise, including substance use and mental health is 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.

#LI-Remote

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

Accountable for successful delivery of clients' statement of work within budget on clinical research projects, maintains a positive relationship with clients, supervises project leaders, mentors staff, and works collaboratively with Business Development to help generate new business.

• Accountable for technical, scientific, fiscal, and overseeing of research projects working with staff from other verticals at Emmes responsible for research support activities, including but not limited to Clinical Operations, Statistical and Scientific Innovation, Regulatory Affairs, and Pharmacovigilance.
• Proactively assesses client expectations and addresses client's needs for ongoing studies/support and engages with clients for new opportunities in support of future studies.
• Reviews, provides input on, and approves project and study documents and processes, as needed.
• Represents the project or company at client meetings and scientific conferences.
• Utilizes broad understanding of therapeutic, clinical trial design, and/or process expertise to influence and executes project decisions considering client needs, budget considerations and the current state of the research field.
• Defines solutions with input from team members that will be implemented to meet client's needs that address contractual aspects of projects (e.g., project contracts, scope of work, budgets, subcontracts, vendor agreements) to ensure delivery of high-quality contract deliverables.
• Defines solutions with input from team members that will be implemented to mitigate risk and communicate risks and contingencies with clients.
• Approves initial budgets and statement of work documents and subsequent modifications before distribution to clients.
• Liaises with corporate services and leaders from other Emmes verticals and departments to ensure staff resources are adequate within the project team to successfully meet the client's requirements.
• Participates in project review meetings with TRU Directors and/or TRU Oversight, and Commercial and Service Project Oversight, if applicable.
• Uses established key performance metrics to assure successful delivery of the project that meet client requirements.
• Supervises, mentors, and supports lower level project leaders (if applicable) to ensure they are properly trained for their current positions and have growth and development opportunities.
• Mentors project staff from other verticals pursuing a Project Leader role within the Therapeutic and Research Units.
• Participates in relevant corporate meetings and provides information learned and best practices to project team as applicable. Implements relevant corporate initiatives directed towards Project Leaders and therapeutic research areas, taking into account project budget considerations.
• Provides support to the Chief Business Officer as a subject matter expert in a therapeutic or research area and discusses business opportunities with clients and study collaborators, as appropriate.
• Contributes to the development of operational strategy, budget, and proposal content for new business opportunities.

Education/Requirements

Project Leader: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a scientific discipline, with at least 8 years of experience within pharma and/or CRO; Master's degree with at least 6 years of experience within pharma and/or CRO; PhD with at least 3 years of experience within pharma and/or CRO

• Demonstrated working knowledge of the principles of clinical trial management and operations with at least 3 years of management experience in a research environment

• Prior CRO/clinical trial management of late-stage clinical trials preferred

• Demonstrable track record of success delivering complex/high-priority clinical trials within the agreed time, quality, and cost

• Demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skills, combined with sound business judgment

• Ability to work proactively and effectively, with creative problem-solving and collaboration skills
  Highly motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  Strong cross-functional project management and time management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience in therapeutic research areas that will align with Emmes' expertise, including substance use and mental health is 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.

#LI-Remote

BACKGROUND

The National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) is a unique facility located at Fort Detrick in Frederick, MD, dedicated to defending the nation against biological threats. Established in response to biodefense gaps identified after the Amerithrax attacks of 2001, NBACC has been operated by the Battelle National Biodefense Institute (BNBI) since 2006.

NBACC supports DHS and national biodefense preparedness planning, response, emerging threat characterization, and bioforensic analyses. It addresses critical scientific knowledge gaps regarding biological agents to protect the public and defend the nation against biological threats- whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate. NBACC also provides federal law enforcement with scientific data to support the investigation and attribution of biocrimes and the protection of the U.S. bioeconomy.

NBACC is comprised of two centers:

• National Bioforensic Analysis Center (NBFAC): Conducts technical analyses to support federal law enforcement investigations.
• National Biological Threat Characterization Center (NBTCC): Conducts experiments and studies to gather data for understanding biological vulnerabilities and hazards.

Together, these centers serve as a national resource for assessing risks posed by biological agents and emerging technologies, informing biodefense policy and response planning, and supporting the investigation, prosecution, and prevention of biocrimes and bioterrorism.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Supports animal studies and provides veterinary medical care and maintenance of animal colony health under the supervision of the institutional veterinarian(s). Performs required tasks with regular supervision and guidance and is expected to work independently while keeping their supervisor/manager informed on status of projects and/or area(s) of responsibility.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline and a minimum of 4 years of related experience or a Master's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Formal animal technician training, or AALAS certification at the ALAT level, or at least two years' experience as a laboratory animal technician is required.
• Experience with nonhuman primates and agricultural species (e.g., sheep, goats, and swine) is desirable.
• Able to transport and lift up to 50 pounds as part of routine laboratory job procedures and duties.
• Intermediate scientific proficiency in laboratory functions. Possesses the ability to identify issues with laboratory protocols, procedures, and experimental plans.
• Proficiency and clarity of oral and written communications are essential.
• Exemplary organizational skills with a proven track record of working effectively both independently and as a team player.
• Knowledge or experience with biocontainment facilities and procedures, laboratory safety, biosurety, and decontamination desirable.
• Skills and experience to support laboratory activities and work in accordance with NBACC's management system (e.g., ISO).
• Must be a citizen of the United States, able to obtain and maintain an interim secret clearance leading to a top-secret clearance, suitability for DHS, and a favorable adjudication of the Department of Justice (DoJ) for select agent access.
• Participation in the Immunization Program, Medical Surveillance Program, and enrollment in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) is required.
• Required to participate in NBACC's alternative work and/or on-call schedule, including weekends and holiday coverage as scheduled on a rotating basis.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs procedures including, but not limited to: Monitoring animals for general health; administering medications; performing laboratory diagnostic procedures; administering anesthesia; collecting biological samples; performing minor surgical procedures; and pre- and post-operative care of research animals.
• Provides routine husbandry and environmental enrichment according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and study requirements in biocontainment and other areas as necessary.
• Performs daily health surveillance checks and reports any abnormal conditions of either the animals or the animal room and cage environment to appropriate veterinary care staff.
• Disposes of waste and animal carcasses from the facility according to established waste streams.
• Performs duties in both conventional and biocontainment (ABSL-1/2/3/4) animal holding and research areas.
• Possesses the ability to work on multiple science tasks simultaneously, while performing assignments outside of area of expertise.
• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Follows established procedures on routine work, requires instruction only on new assignments, and is self-sufficient in monitoring and reporting on quality, and compliance.
• Participates in the testing and evaluation of new technologies and protocols including writing and updating NBACC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions and forms to improve NBACC's ability to serve its customers.
• Identifies departures from the Quality Management System (QMS) and initiates actions to investigate and prevent such occurrences.
• With minimal supervision, operates, maintains, and characterizes the performance of equipment ensuring the reagents and supplies are maintained and used properly.
• Serves as a member of a team in developing, validating, and maintaining methods for identifying and characterizing biological threat agents.
• Must be a team player, communicate clearly, be open to hearing ideas and suggestions from others, diffuse situations, and exercise empathy and patience with colleagues.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, maintain composure under pressure, and utilize effective time management skills to prioritize tasks.
• Must be a self-starter driven by an eagerness to succeed, maintain flexibility, adapt to change in a productive and positive manner, learn new concepts, and utilize critical thinking to resolve complex problems.
• Maintains appropriate records.
• Performs other duties as assigned/authorized.

Open date: February 25, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Mar 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Advanced BioImaging Center (ABC) in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for two Project Scientists at the Assistant, Associate, or full rank. The selected candidate will be appointed at the rank to commensurate with prior experience. The position will report to Professor Gokul Upadhyayula, with Professor Eric Betzig serving as an additional academic mentor. The project scientist will make significant and creative contributions in the area of machine learning & data analytics.

The Advanced BioImaging Center (ABC) at UC Berkeley aspires to be a world-leading multidisciplinary imaging center that drives important biological discoveries through critical new advances in all aspects of imaging technology and that drives the dissemination of that technology through a multi-pronged education strategy to scientists around the world. ABC was intentionally designed to maximize scientific productivity and impact by adopting groundbreaking imaging technologies such as the next-generation adaptive optical multifunctional microscope, incorporating the high-level technical expertise of instrumentation scientists, applied mathematicians, and computational scientists, and building worldwide collaborations aimed at tackling the challenges posed by terabyte and petabyte-scale imaging data processing, visualization, and dissemination. Members of the ABC have access to leading - edge imaging and computing hardware, as well as exposure to collaborators from a range of diverse disciplines, including in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Mathematics, and more.

The Assistant/Associate/Full Project Scientists will be an integral part of a visionary scientific team driving cutting-edge biological discoveries through immediate applications of critical advances in imaging technologies. These positions will work with a dedicated team to develop data analytics software in terabyte- to petabyte-scale imaging projects. The incumbents will develop and refine machine learning applications and manage projects and provide regular progress reports to PIs and collaborators.

Successful candidates will be an integral part of the expert team working together with computational scientists and biologists in experimental design to tackle complex biological questions in a quantitative manner. The work will primarily be conducted at the facility in Barker Hall. Occasional travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities

*Make significant and creative contributions to development of new imaging and data processing tools for datasets generated on multicellular tissues, organoids, transparent embryos.

*Design, build, and maintain new software packages for efficient data processing.

*Advise on applications of these tools for biological imaging; collaborate with Postdocs and graduate students on specific projects to test, learn and implement for general and specific use cases.

*General organization and management of software documentation.

*Bring cross disciplinary expertise to solve problems at the intersection between life science, computer vision, and state-of-the-art AI methods.

*Work with petabyte-scale light sheet datasets that are typically 4D or 5D (x,y,z,t,chemistry). Identify and implement scalable solutions to scientific questions on large-scale data sets, especially using performant algorithms.

*Develop machine learning approaches, computer vision tools to help pre-process dataset and annotations to generate groundtruth benchmarks.

*Contribute to dissemination via open source code repositories, demonstrations, publications, presentation.

These positions will be eligible for full benefits.

Lab:

Contract: ar-contract-2022/

*PhD (or equivalent international degree)

*Minimum of four years of postdoctoral research experience

*For consideration for the Associate Project Scientist rank: a minimum of 8 years of post PhD research experience

*For consideration for the full Project Scientist rank: a minimum of 14 years of post PhD research experience

*PhD or equivalent international degree in Computation Data, Computer Sciences, Bioinformatics or Related field

*Demonstrated record of productivity and publications and/or scholarly contributions

*Strong biological background and understanding of molecular biology

*Demonstrate understanding of optical microscopy, including light sheet microscopy, adaptive optics, and modern scientific cameras

*Demonstrated ability to work in a research team, manage active collaborations with other academic groups

*Demonstrated experience handling and processing large scale imaging datasets (>100TB to petabyte scale and beyond)

*Expertise in programming in C++, Labview, MATLAB, Python

*Expertise in databases, data infrastructure, data governance

*Expertise in high performance computing using SLURM or LSF

*Experience with PyTorch, JAX, or Tensorflow

*Experience with NVIDIA CUDA and related OpenMP programming

*Experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc)

*Experience with state of the art AI/ML architectures (vison transformers, diffusion models, etc

*Experience mentoring undergraduate/graduate students, and/or technicians.

*Experience with professional speaking engagements

*Ability to effectively communicate, participate in efficient and open collaboration, and engage with a diverse group of researchers

*The ideal candidate will be innovative and able to synergize various ideas and approaches, while exercising sound judgment to evaluate and take acceptable risks

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Statement of Research - Provide a summary of your major research accomplishments in approximately 250 words. Additionally, please include a brief statement highlighting your experience that is directly relevant to the key responsibilities of this position

  
  

• Project Portfolio - Summary portfolio of data and/or AI projects executed, as demonstrated by publications or github contributions

  
  

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