Project Manager

Project Manager

Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Vaccine Research Center (VRC), Vaccine Production Program (VPP).

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature and database research for material needed for scientific programmatic needs.
• Develop and maintain database and website content related to scientific operations under the direction of FTL.
• Document and analyze program activity to identify needs, issues, and development procedural improvements.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for acquisition justification documentation.
• Under the direction of the Scientific Operations manager, maintain and oversee the VPP supply chain in support of development and production of government vaccine and biotherapeutic investigational products, including, but not limited to:
• Primary VPP contact for government Procurement systems.
• Entry of AMBIS requests.
• Monitoring Procurement request status and troubleshooting as needed.
• Communicating with internal VPP and VRC (as applicable) supply end users to facilitate paperwork required by government procurement systems.
• Remain current with government acquisition regulations (FAR) and communicate relevant changes to VPP Scientific Operations manager.
• Maintain approved supplier list for use by VPP staff.
• Monitors both Commercially Available Goods (CAG), Laboratory Equipment Service Contracts under the FTL, including, but not limited to:
• Ensure stockrooms supply lists remain up to date.
• Gives recommendation to FTL on requests from VPP Scientific Staff for stockroom additions/deletions.
• Periodically review stockroom content with appropriate functional areas to ensure all items are consistent with current VPP processes.
• Coordinate with team leads and Scientific Operations Manager to establish yearly standing order requests to meet programmatic needs with significant needs and lead-times.
• Conduct market research based on technical requirement provided by program staff and makes recommendations to FTL.
• Confirm staff has proper safety training are in place and is followed under the guidance of the Scientific Operations Manager.
• Under the direction of the FTL, liaise with VRC management and operations group on VPP facility and operations request via established working group.
• Assist FTL with VPP budgetary operations under direction of FTL:
• Supply expenditures and anticipated project costs per project (monthly basis)
• Analyze program expenditures to provide information to FTL Manager as requested to facilitate periodic budget review (quarterly basis) and project review.
• Develop and maintain database to track program expenses.
• Subject Matter Expert for: Team members within operations on the subjects of VPP equipment, VPP procurement requests, and receiving.

Experience Required / Requirements

• M.S. degree with minimum of 6 years of federal acquisition experience or bachelor's degree in federal acquisitions with 8 years of specialized experience in scientific laboratory equipment and consumable acquisitions
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in biopharma/process development environment
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with laboratory operations management
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with ELN/LIMS systems
• Experience in preparation of biological buffers and sterile filtration, preferred.
• Ability to both follow and write/revise SOP's in the areas of acquisitions and logistics.
• Hands-on experience with inventory management systems
• Expert in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Demonstrated programing experience with Smartsheet software.
• Ability to maintain budgetary spending reports.
• Familiarity with general scientific/biotechnology laboratory supply requirements.
• Strong analytical capabilities to prepare inventory analyses.
• Strong communication skills to communicate to internal and external stakeholders.
• Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality.

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision premium coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
• Healthcare (FSA)
• Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
• Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

The diversity of Axle's employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual's assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.