Scientific Project Manager (In Vitro Diagnostics)

Scientific Project Manager

Are you a detail-oriented problem-solver with a passion for purpose-driven work? Join InBios, a mission-focused biotech company developing diagnostic tools that combat infectious diseases worldwide.

InBios International Inc. has been in business since 1996 designing and manufacturing diagnostic assays for emerging infectious diseases and biothreats. Our work supports global health initiatives and government-funded research, with a strong emphasis on innovation, quality, and compliance. Based in Seattle, we offer a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, and meaningful work that makes a global impact.

• Location: Seattle, WA
• Employment Type: Full-time | On-site (Will consider hybrid work situation once established in position.)
• Position Salary Range (Annual): $88,000.00 - $125,000.00 The starting annual salary offered will depend on the selected applicant's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience and internal equity.

We're looking for a Scientific Project Manager to lead in vitro diagnostic (IVD) development programs in infectious diseases and oncology. The role requires strong technical project management experience across immunodiagnostic and molecular diagnostic platforms, with responsibility for managing government-funded programs from early development through GMP manufacturing, clinical validation, and FDA and CE regulatory submission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for IVD programs, from proposal development through regulatory clearance.
• Manage government-funded contracts and grants, ensuring compliance with technical, financial, and reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, budgets, resources, and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate assay development and validation across immunochemistry platforms (e.g., lateral flow, ELISA) and molecular diagnostics (e.g., PCR, nucleic acid–based methods).
• Support cGMP manufacturing, technology transfer, and validation activities.
• Support FDA and CE/IVDR regulatory submissions in collaboration with regulatory and quality teams.
• Serve as primary liaison with internal teams, CROs, clinical sites, academic collaborators, and government agencies.
• Oversee preparation of project documentation, protocols, reports, and sponsor communications.

Required Qualifications

• MS or PhD in relevant life science, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing diagnostic development programs in infectious diseases and/or oncology.
• Proven experience managing federally funded research or product development programs.
• Working knowledge of immunochemistry-based and molecular diagnostic assay development.
• Experience in cGMP-regulated environments.
• Familiarity with FDA regulatory pathways; CE/IVDR experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project).
• Experience supporting FDA submissions and/or CE marking for IVDs.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
• 401(k) + Roth IRA + FSA
• 2 weeks paid vacation + 11 paid holidays, which includes the annual "winter-break" week (Christmas Day through New Year's Day).
• Supportive, mission-driven culture