Project Manager II

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission by becoming an outstanding Project Manager, Acquisitions in our Germantown, MD office. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead and innovate within a world-class organization known for its dedication to scientific excellence and a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of acquisition and documentation activities, including new sample data entry, chemistry database maintenance, and file storage.
• Perform quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and Statement of Work compliance.
• Develop processes and procedures for all chemical functions, including tracking online structure submissions, data entry, and compound request, receipt, registration, and reordering.
• Generate monthly and annual reports to meet government contract requirements.
• Support and champion employee growth by providing feedback and performance improvement strategies.
• Coordinate functions with suppliers through direct communication for chemical compound registration, structure submission, shipping, and importation.
• Coordinate analytical laboratory operations, including training and usage of the Janus Plating Robot machine.
• Respond promptly to operational queries from National Cancer Institute (NCI) personnel and compound suppliers, developing and detailing computer search strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with IT personnel and contractors to assist in software maintenance and development activities supporting the DIS chemistry database and Compound Submission application.
• Ensure the department meets operational fiscal requirements.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and mentorship from the FBS QA and Facilities departments.
• Professionally interact with the NCI-CAR project director via email or team meetings.
• Ensure government and regulatory compliance, including OSHA, accident reporting, and adherence to GXP standards.
• Provide budget assistance to the Project Director and Assistant Project Director.
• Handle invoicing and receipts of goods for operational needs.

Education/ Experience:

• Chemistry Degree or equivalent experience required; Master of Science or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in a laboratory setting.

Work Schedule:

• Core hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM, with additional hours as required.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Primarily office-based work environment with some exposure to laboratory and chemical warehouse settings.
• Must use personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and adhere to safety protocols.
• Ability to wear nitrile gloves for up to 2 hours per day.
• Must be able to use a computer for up to 8 hours a day.

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards