PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Vaccine, Immunity and Cancer Directorate (VICD) has a primary mission to provide scientific leadership and laboratory infrastructure to study immune responses to Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines and other cancer preventive strategies in the context of preclinical and clinical studies. As of recent and part of a large effort, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the Frederick National Laboratory (FNL) and other stakeholders are developing vaccines with durable protection for seasonal influenza virus. VICD is leading the development of immunoassays with the highest reproducibility, sensitivity, and specificity for evaluation of immune responses against the virus and vaccine. VICD is recruiting for a Cross Functional Project Manager I to provide cross functional project management and programmatic operations. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in a laboratory under the Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP) or GxP and is familiar with laboratory operations. The Cross Functional Project Manager I will report to the Director, Program and Operations, working with program directors, scientific managers and across matrix to meet the program and project goals, and assist and drive program activities to meet the deadlines for deliverables. KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in the management of research subcontracts supporting the program Support administrative Program activities by performing a variety of administrative and programmatic functions that include planning and implementation of overall Program strategies Communicate effectively to compose both business and scientific documents and ensure efficient Program operations Assist with overall coordination of Program/Project level functions Ensure Program compliance with all policies and procedures related to project management, contract relations, purchasing, and fiscal planning Provide meeting management support to Programs, including drafting agendas, meeting notes/minutes and recording, monitoring and follow-up action items with internal and external stakeholders as needed Assist in the preparation of program reports, including monthly quarterly reports, semi-annual and annual reports Assist with progress reporting, deliverables, and proposals, statement of work, and 508 compliance, other formal documents, formatting, editing, and submissions to appropriate systems and to stakeholders Assist with personnel actions such as requisition postings, onboarding and off-boarding activities such as office setup, computer and equipment setup, folder access, etc. Assist in the development of oral presentations and meetings with internal and external stakeholders Support collaboration with internal and external stakeholders for intellectual property requirements, CRADAs, MTAs, collaboration agreements, subcontracts Work with managers to ensure laboratory and programs are operating in an efficient manner, providing administrative/operation support Work directly with the laboratory to perform equipment request processing, equipment management, coordinating vendors to certification completion Data entry for biological material inventory on an annual basis with accuracy Liaise with internal groups and other LBR groups (HR, Finance, Purchasing, Equipment, etc.) as required Perform other related duties as assigned BASIC QUALIFICATIONS To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below: Possession of Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical, Molecular, Biology, Immunology, or other related field from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency In addition to education requirement, a minimum of two (2) years of related work experience managing research, experimental planning, proposal writing and project management Proficient with MS Office including Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration: Master’s degree Two to three (2-3) years experience working in laboratory, serology, assay development Previous work experience in GCLP, GLP, GMP, GxP, clinical testing Familiarity with immunoassays, testing, equipment maintenance, LIMS Knowledge of CostPoint, Cognos, Corcentric, ERP Knowledge of finance and budgeting Working knowledge of project management software Project Management Professional (PMP) certification EXPECTED COMPETENCIES Excellent communications skills (written and oral) Must be highly organized and detailed oriented Ability to work effectively in a matrix and team-oriented environment Ability to identify and solve complex problems Strong organization and multitasking skills JOB HAZARDS This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations.