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Staff UI/UX Designer - Essex Management

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

Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.

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

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

Primary Purpose

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

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

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

Though not mandatory but bonus points for:

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

Why work at Emmes?

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

• Flexible Approved Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Work From Home Anywhere in the US

• Maternal/Paternal Leave

• Casual Dress Code & Work Environment

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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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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.

We are seeking an experienced Piping Designer to lead the design and engineering of integrated piping systems for data centre liquid cooling applications. This individual will work closely with the Business Development team to identify new opportunities, develop conceptual designs for client presentations, and collaborate with Manufacturing to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, energy-efficient, and production-ready. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and contributing to innovative solutions in mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed piping designs including 3D models, fabrication drawings, and layouts for data centre projects
• Perform piping stress analysis to ensure system integrity under varying operating conditions
• Specify piping materials, components, and fittings in line with project requirements
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and client specifications
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Commercial teams, and other stakeholders to integrate piping systems into overall project designs
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers
• Prepare and review piping specifications, bill of materials (BOM), and technical documentation
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Contribute to cost estimation and ensure projects are delivered within budget and timelines

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• HNC / Degree / Postgraduate qualification in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in piping design and engineering
• Background in construction, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, oil & gas, or mission-critical environments
• Exposure to data centres or critical environments is highly desirable

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in 3D modelling and piping design software (SolidWorks, Revit, AutoCAD, PDMS, SP3D, CADWorx)
• Experience using piping stress analysis tools
• Strong knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality control protocols
• Experience taking products from concept through prototype to production

Nichols Contracting, Inc. (NCI) is a family-owned and operated Construction and Contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in Venice, Royal Palm Beach, and Orlando, FL, and a team of 170 employees. NCI is a full-service general contractor focused on providing premier services in all aspects of the construction process, from concept to completion. We manage a broad range of commercial construction projects, including new construction, tenant fit outs, and renovations. NCI services a diverse group of markets including federal, state, and local governments, as well as a variety of corporate and special industry organizations that require complex life safety and critical infrastructure needs.

This position requires recently graduated students who have completed all their studies. to apply. The Construction Engineerprovides administrative and technical services in the fields of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration.Along with job site project managers and superintendents, project engineers have responsibilities in overall project oversight and may be assigned to a particular section, subcontractor, or other facet(s) of multiple projects. Duties to include but not limited to:

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the development of the project plan as requested.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager(s) in purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs.
• Prepare and forward submittals. Confirm submittal complies with plans/specs.
• Support the development and updating of the project schedule and subcontractor detail schedules.
• Monitor and expedite material deliveries ensuring all deliveries conform with the project schedule.

Desired Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or a degree in a related discipline.
• Experience with a general contractor preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration.
• Familiarity reading drawings and specifications.
• Computer proficient, including Microsoft Office products.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player and reliable.
• Interest and passion for building and the industry.
• Solution oriented, problem solver with a “hands-on” and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to handle multiple, demanding, and complex projects with competing priorities in a deadline driven environment in a timely manner with accurate results.
• Exceptional customer and client focus.
• Desire to be an active participant in their career and to express career goals.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to independently ascend and descend stairs.
• Ability to independently reach, twist and bend.
• Ability to independently remain stationery for extended periods of time; and
• Ability to independently lift up to 30 pounds when required by work assignment.

Benefits: 401k, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), PTO, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays and much more

Salary:55k-65k Competitive salary plus performance-based Bonus incentives

Employee Acknowledgement: I have read the above position description, and I understand and agree with the terms and requirements for this position. I also understand and agree that such requirements may be amended and/or adjusted at any time.Persons with mental and physical disabilities as defined by the American’s with Disabilities Act are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations are made to their known limitations.

• Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to patients with speech, language and/or swallowing disorders, including head-neck cancer patients.

• Establishes treatment goals and develops therapeutic programs. Makes determinations as to whether patient may continue eating orally, or if an alternate peripheral nutritional method is required . Provides esophageal voice training, tracheoesophageal voice training, and training in prosthetic devices. Conducts and interprets video fluorography. Conducts invasive tracheoesophageal puncture evaluations.

• Summarizes test results and prognostic evidence. Completes progress notes and related documentation in medical records and responds to referral source(s) . Maintains statistical data as required by department . Determines appropriate period when therapy can be discontinued based on patient's performance and progress. Arranges for follow-up care as required .

• Performs hearing screening as required . Completes all required documentation for patient billing. Participates in interdepartmental rehabilitation team meetings, discharge rounds and family conferences. Presents speech-language in-services to nursing staff, Rehabilitation Department, and medical residents as assigned. Provides guidance to and may serve as a professional resource for graduate students completing a clinical practicum.

• Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books , journals, and other literature, and by attending related seminars and conferences.

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

• 1-2 years of progressively more responsible job-related experience.

• ASHA - American Speech Language Hearing Association.

• SP-L - Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the District of Columbia within 90 Days.