Scientific Project Manager

DRT Strategies, Inc.Laurel, MD

$75,000 - $95,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Director

Remote

Hybrid remote

Compensation

$75,000-$95,000/year

Job Description

This is a hybrid role, and requires three (3) to five (5) days per week onsite in Laurel, MD.OverviewDRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, the U.S. Navy, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and financial services industries.The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together.We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality.Project Description:This position requires a project manager with a mix of scientific and project management skills, specifically to support the deployment and testing of automated system for cell culture of IPSCs (induced pluripotent stem cells).This role will require hands-on cell culture, and cell characterization, and use of the automated systems.One of the primary goals will be validation and assessment of system(s) involving:

Analytics to understand data sourced from machine(s),
Use and creation of data schematics, and
Identification of gaps in validation data.

The project manager will also help to organize research projects and collaboration efforts related to team activities.The breakdown of this role is approximately 40% project management, 40% scientific evaluation and assessment, 10% project team/workgroup activities, and 10% meeting arrangement and coordination.Job Summary:Non-technical activities: Plan and support specific business, management, functional, technical, and professional or policy areas of the project. Identify issues, conduct analysis and assessments, and provide inputs to program/project leaders.Technical activities: Support deployment and testing of automated system for cell culture of IPSCs, data analytics, cell culturing, cell characterization.Responsibilities:Project management duties:

Manage projects throughout their life cycle (initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, closing).
Meet with managers, executives, and stakeholders to identify and define goals and objectives or projects.
Help activities and tasks remain in scope while identifying resources required for tasks.
Analyze need(s) of client and stakeholders.
Manage deliverables (reports, presentations, etc.) and artifacts, ensuring all are completed on time and within quality guidelines.
Assist team with change, risk, quality, and issue management as well as problem solving.

Scientific evaluation and assessment duties:

Work with scientific and technical experts to develop and execute validation tasks for research systems.
Use standard cell characterization techniques to confirm findings of in-line sensors.
Analyze cell characterization and system performance data to determine performance trends, consistency, and accuracy.
Performs cell culture of IPSCs in 2D, 3D, and on the automated system.

Project team/workgroup activities:

Represent program in team, planning groups, and study groups.
Recommend use of/integration of SMEs into projects as needed.
Coordinate with technical experts as needed.
Work with team to prepare reports and manuscripts.

Meeting arrangement and coordination:

Track progress, coordinate, and compose technical and administrative memos.
Capture and finalize meeting minutes.
Provide administrative support services for the project.
Provide support to senior team members and FDA staff.
Build a positive relationship with other contractors and cross-divisional teams on assigned projects and tasks.
Review existing materials and determine potential improvements.
Experience working in an Agile workflow is a plus.

Requirements

This is a hybrid role, and requires three (3) to five (5) days per week onsite in Laurel, MD.
A bachelor’s degree in a related field
2-3 years of experience
Demonstrated experience in biology and cell cultures
A background in scientific evaluation and assessment is required
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Education & Training:

MA/MS from an accredited university in a related field

Salary Range:

$75,000-$95,000
Salary commensurate with experience.

DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) follows the guidelines outlined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to provide all employees and qualified applicants employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HR@drtstrategies.com, or by dialing 571-482-2517.

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