Engineering Structures Journal Jobs in Sandy Spring Maryland

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.

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.

Job Title: Intellectual Property Attorney - Associate General Counsel and Patent Counsel

Location: Hybrid -Rockville, Maryland, United States

Salary: $150,000-$325,000

Skills: Patent Law, Trademark Law, Molecular Biology or Computer Science, Licensing, Agreements

About the Biotechnology Company / The Opportunity:

We are a growing life sciences company that is expanding its Intellectual Property (IP) team and hiring for multiple IP-focused roles, including a patent counsel, an IP-focused associate general counsel, and an IP transactional associate general counsel. In these roles, you will work closely with inventors, internal teams, and external counsel to protect the company’s intellectual property and support innovation. This is a unique opportunity to support cutting-edge research and help protect the company’s valuable innovations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel on intellectual property matters including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and IP licensing.
• Manage patent portfolios, including drafting, filing, prosecuting, and maintaining domestic and international patent applications.
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, including licensing, collaboration, supply, and material transfer agreements, with a focus on IP terms.
• Advise on IP strategy, risk mitigation, and enforcement, including potential litigation support.
• Collaborate with inventors and internal teams to support R&D, product development, and commercialization.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on IP protection, agreements, and best practices.

Must-Have Skills:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and a current license to practice before a state bar and admittance to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for Patent Counsel.
• 7-10+ years of combined legal experience at USPTO, law firm, or in-house legal team.
• Deep understanding of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law and strong ability to manage complex IP portfolios and matters independently.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD preferred) in molecular biology, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related field, with at least 3 years of research or product development experience.
• Technical or scientific background in molecular biology, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related fields.

HANSOH BIO

Hansoh Bio is a U.S.-based subsidiary of Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group Company Limited, a biopharma company founded in 1995. Hansoh Pharma discovers and develops breakthrough therapies for serious diseases and disorders affecting patients around the world, employing 9,000 workers and 1,400 R&D professionals. With over 40 products in commercialization, the Company’s pipeline programs and products cover therapeutic areas such as oncology, central nervous system, anti-infectives, diabetes, as well as gastrointestinal and cardiovascular diseases.

Hansoh Bio is a biotech Research and Development (R&D) arm of Hansoh Pharma based in Rockville, MD, focused on de novo drug discovery and development of novel therapeutics. Hansoh Bio is thrilled to offer exciting opportunities for researchers and scientists to engage in target discovery and pre-clinical candidate development of high impact projects, while being an integral member of a collaborative, passionate, and goal-oriented team.

For more information, please visit Biology and Biophysics – MARYLAND R&D CENTER

We are currently seeking a motivated and multi-talented scientist to join our peptide discovery and development team in Rockville, Maryland. This role will focus on the design, screening, and optimization of peptide-based ligands against biologically relevant targets. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative screening platforms and drive hit-to-lead and lead optimization efforts toward preclinical candidate selection.

This position requires a strong foundation in protein–ligand interactions, peptide chemistry/biology, and a demonstrated ability to integrate experimental and computational approaches.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop novel screening strategies to identify peptide binders

• Drive optimization of peptide hits for affinity, selectivity, stability, and developability

• Leveraging computational tools (e.g., molecular modeling, docking, MD simulations) to inform peptide design

• Apply structure activity relationship principles to guide iterative design cycles

• Interpret structural biology data (e.g., X-ray, cryo-EM, AlphaFold models) to guide optimization strategies

• Work closely with biophysics, structural biology, medicinal chemistry, and in vivo pharmacology teams

• Provide timely communication and presentations

REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. degree in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology or related areas with 5+ years of research experience. Post-doctoral experience is preferred but not required

• Familiarity with computational chemistry or structural modeling tools

• Strong experience in molecular biology such as RT-PCR, qPCR, etc

• Strong experience in expression, purification, and biophysical characterization of proteins

• Strong understanding of protein–ligand interactions and binding kinetics

• Hands-on experience with biophysical binding assays (SPR, BLI, ITC, etc.)

• Experience with peptide discovery platforms (e.g., phage display, mRNA display, yeast display) is preferred

• Experience in SAR-driven optimization and lead development is preferred

Biostatistician

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

Collaborates with clinical investigators to determine study design, contributes to protocol development, writes statistical analysis plans, performs statistical analysis, makes statistical inference and writes and presents reports summarizing findings including publications in peer-reviewed journals.

• Collaborating with clinical investigators to determine study design;
• Writing sections of protocols that require statistical input;
• Reviewing protocols and case report forms to ensure that protocol objectives are met and standards are maintained;
• Generating treatment allocations in randomized clinical research studies and ensuring proper implementation;
• Leading the project team's development of statistical analysis plans and programs to perform analyses and display study data;
• Performing statistical analyses; writing and validating application programs;
• Implementing data and safety monitoring reports to ensure participants' safety;
• Developing metrics and generating quality control reports to optimize the performance of clinical sites and the coordinating center;
• Generating study reports to be distributed to internal and external monitoring committees and regulatory bodies;
• Participating in professional development activities both within and outside the company
• Other duties as assigned

• PhD in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology or related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with statistical methods and applications in clinical research.
• Strong programming skills in SAS and/or R.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts, both written and oral.

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 affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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Associate Biostatistician

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

Collaborates with clinical investigators to determine study design, contributes to protocol development, writes statistical analysis plans, makes statistical inference, and writes and presents reports summarizing findings including publications in peer-reviewed journals.

• Contributes to manuscripts and/or scientific presentations.
• Collaborates with clinical investigators to determine study design.
• Writes sections of protocols that require statistical input.
• Reviews protocols and case report forms to ensure protocol objectives are met and standards are maintained.
• Generates treatment allocations in randomized clinical research studies and ensures proper implementation.
• Supports development of statistical analysis plans and programs to perform analyses and display study data.
• Performs statistical analyses and writes and validates application programs.
• Implements data and safety monitoring reports to ensure participants' safety.
• Generates quality control and operational reports to support clinical operations.
• Generates study reports to be distributed to internal and external monitoring committees and regulatory bodies including, but not limited to, Data and Safety Monitoring Board reports, IND annual reports, and Clinical Study reports.
• Participates in professional development activities both within and outside the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

• MS in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology or related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with statistical methods and applications in clinical research.
• Strong programming skills in SAS and/or R.
• Expertise in state-of-the-art data manipulation and statistical methodology.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex statistical concepts, both written and oral.

Why work at Emmes?

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

• Flexible Approved Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Work From Home Anywhere in the US

• Maternal/Paternal Leave

• Casual Dress Code & Work Environment

CONNECT WITH US!

Follow us on Twitter - @EmmesCRO

Find us on LinkedIn - Emmes

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

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Manganaro Building Group, LLC is looking for a Project Manager- DFH (Doors, Frames, & Hardware) to join our team at our Beltsville, MD office. If you have extensive experience developing and completing projects while having a deep understanding of doors and the accompanying hardware, Manganaro has a place for you!

Why Manganaro?

We are an award winning company that truly values the highest quality of service in the industry. Our success is built on our core values, as well as our commitments to our clients and our employees, and has been for over 60 years. This position includes ample room for upward mobility and will provide the opportunity for the properly motivated individual to advance into a senior leadership role.

Benefits and Perks:

• Generous PTO and paid Holiday schedule to assist in maintaining work-life balance
• Flexible work hour schedule
• Company supported charitable events
• Eligible for all benefits 1st of the month after hire.
• Generous healthcare plan with Healthcare Reimbursement Account (HRA) to offset deductibles.
• Competitive compensation
• Life insurance Dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with generous match!
• Company-paid life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance!
• Company social outings
• Free daily breakfast
• Early leave Fridays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Primary Responsibilities:

• Possess extreme familiarity with several different door vendors
• Detail all projects, including the creation of price, identification of mistakes or errors in design and specification, and the communication with customers as needed
• Estimates the amount of materials needed for construction projects according to company policy and local building code
• Assists customers by reviewing existing conditions for door deficiencies and creates corrective action plan for remediation of code issues.
• Assists operations as needed with estimating and pricing commercial doors, frames, and hardware
• Handle all Commercial Door, Frame, and Hardware take-offs.
• Provides assistance to sales team and customer by providing knowledge and expertise during the estimating and buy-out phases of projects
• Assist and lead team with blueprint reading, specification interpretation and construction procedures
• Review actual used vs. estimated for materials on completion of each project

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Assist operations teams with order verification and writing as a “second set of eyes” when schedule allows
• Assist operations teams with review of revised project documents / changes when schedule allows

Education and Experience:

• B.S. Degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, finance, or accounting is preferred
• 7+ years of experience specializing in the Door, Frames, and Hardware Field

Success Factors:

• High level of organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability in meeting or exceeding goals with minimal direct supervision
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to produce timely and accurate results
• Commitment to personal and professional standards of excellence

This position requires a criminal background check and signing a Confidentiality, Non-Disclosure, and Non-Solicitation Agreement

About the Role

The Executive Assistant acts as an extension of the President & COO managing priorities, serving as a proxy in key meetings, creating structure around decision-making, and ensuring follow-through across a complex operational organization.

This role requires judgment, independence, assertiveness, and comfort operating with vague direction.

This is a fit for someone who is:

• Highly organized and assertive
• Agile and not rattled by having to make quick pivots
• Able to manage up and take initiative
• Strong at interpreting data and identifying risks
• Comfortable joining or leading meetings on behalf of an executive
• Naturally proactive and anticipatory

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Proxy & Meeting Partnership

• Attend meetings on behalf of the President & COO when needed
• Capture decisions, risks, action items, and follow-ups
• Ensure accountability across Directors and cross-functional teams
• Escalate appropriately without over-escalating

Operational Cadence, Planning & Briefings

• Build and manage weekly agendas for Directors of Operations
• Prepare structured read-aheads, daily briefings, and priority summaries
• Identify opportunities for the President to have focused, uninterrupted work time

Project & Initiative Tracking

• Track cross-functional initiatives, deadlines, and milestones
• Monitor key metrics and dashboards; flag trends or operational risks
• Provide concise synthesis for decision-making

Calendar & Email Management

• Own complex calendar and prioritization workflows
• Protect executive focus time and navigate competing internal demands
• Triaging inbox communications; prepare summaries and recommended responses

Communication & Relationship Management

• Liaise between the President and senior leaders
• Maintain consistent communication tone and professionalism on the executive’s behalf
• Build trust and rapport across a fast-paced operations environment

Other Responsibilities

• Limited travel (approximately every other month) for onsite operational sessions
• Support special assignments, meetings, expenses, and coordination tasks
• Occasional early morning/early evening availability when required

Required Experience

Must-Haves

• 5-10+ years supporting senior executives (C-suite strongly preferred)
• Proven experience acting as a proxy or representing an executive in meetings
• Experience supporting multiple senior leaders simultaneously
• Exposure to metrics, dashboards, or operational reporting
• Project management experience or strong project coordination background
• Demonstrated ability to operate with limited direction
• Experience in one or more of the following industries:
• Health & Human Services
• Medicaid / Public Health
• Financial Services/Financial Management Services
• Medical practices
• Nonprofit sector
• Government / Federal / State agencies

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience interpreting operational data or KPIs
• Familiarity with travel management tools (Navan, Concur, etc.)

Behavioral & Work Style Expectations

We are seeking someone who:

• Maintains composure and sound judgement in high pressure or time sensitive situations
• Demonstrates receptiveness to constructive feedback and incorporate it into ongoing performance
• Operates with a strong service orientation while exercising initiative and ownership of responsibilities
• Make timely, well-reasoned decisions when operating with incomplete or evolving information
• Effectively manages priorities and communication in support of a fast-paced executive environment
• Anticipates needs and takes appropriate action to maintain operational effectiveness
• Demonstrates adaptability and persistence in a dynamic work environment

Work Model

• Primarily in-office in Silver Spring, MD (required)
• Standard schedule aligns with the executive (generally 8–5), with flexibility based on needs
• Occasional extended hours depending on travel, meetings, or key priorities
• Hybrid flexibility only when the executive is traveling