Scientific Project Manager

Company: General Dynamics Information Technology
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Travel Required: NonePublic Trust: NACI (T1)Requisition Type: RegularGDIT's Military Heath Team is seeking a Scientific Project Manager to support the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Experimental Therapeutics Branch and the projects associated with the Combatting Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Presidential Initiative.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of small molecule synthesis timeframes in order to efficiently plan for compound assessment in a defined testing paradigm.
• Serve as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) coordinator in any ET-related IPT as well as working groups, as needed.
• Coordinate compound assessment with the Principal Investigator(s) including using the LIMS, scheduling in vitro and in vivo studies, ensuring delivery of compounds to testing labs, compiling data, and reporting results.
• Assist with meetings and the organization of studies and collaborations involving Experimental Therapeutics, other WRAIR branches and outside organizations.
• Assist with the design and preparation of Decision Gate-required deliverables of the working group or IPT.
• Responsible for assisting with project accounting and planning for future project requirements including, but not limited to, requesting and preparing supply and equipment purchase documents for approval by the COR and ET leadership.
• Track and monitor overall project expenditure in accordance with each project's budget and scope
• In synergy with the Principal Investigator and ET Leadership, shall manage and monitor project resources and scope in order to sustain project output by both internal and external collaborators.
• Analyze and summarize experimental data for reports, presentations, and publications.
• Research, write, and submit grant proposals for funding in support of the ET mission.
• Assist with preparation and submission of project final reports and/or deliverables as needed
• Publish (as needed) the in vivo schedule in support of the ET Branch and other divisions within the WRAIR.QUALIFICATIONS:Required:
  • B.S. degree in a science-related field with scientific program/project management experience.
  • Experience working for a government agency, preferably DoD or pharmaceutical industry. Research and Development
  • Experience in planning dosing levels for rodent in vivo models, including calculation of compound requirements for in vitro and in vivo experiments.
  • Expertise in database software including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and/or browser based Laboratory Information Management Systems.
  • Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust security investigationPreferred:
    • M.S. degree in a science-related field with scientific program/project management experience
    • PMP CertifiedWork Environment: office environment; may require working evenings and weekendsWHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:
      • Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you
      • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
      • 401K with company match
      • Diverse, highly collaborative teams
      • Professional development, education assistance, certification and training opportunities#militaryhealth#MilitaryHealthGDITjobs#GDITFedHealthJobs #GDITLabScienceJobs#GDITPRIORITY#GDITResearchJobs
        
        About Our WorkWe are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.COVID-19 VaccinationGDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.GDIT 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, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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