Project Manager II (Biomedical Research)

Location: Onsite at the Frederick National Laboratory, 8560 Progress Dr, Frederick, Maryland, USA

Salary: $79,300–$116,630 per year

Company

hirify.global features a role at the Frederick National Laboratory, operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, supporting biomedical research in cancer, infectious diseases, vaccines, and clinical development.

What you will do

• Coordinate cross-functional program and project activities across scientific, operational, and administrative teams.
• Support research subcontracts, collaboration agreements, CRADAs, MTAs, intellectual property requirements, purchasing, and fiscal planning.
• Prepare program reports, progress updates, proposals, statements of work, deliverables, and other formal documents.
• Manage meetings by preparing agendas and minutes, recording decisions, and tracking follow-up actions with stakeholders.
• Support personnel onboarding and offboarding, equipment requests and management, vendor certification, and laboratory operations.
• Maintain accurate biological material inventory data and coordinate with HR, Finance, Purchasing, and Equipment groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or four years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree; foreign degrees require U.S. equivalency evaluation.
• At least two years of experience in research management, experimental planning, proposal writing, and project management.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, team-oriented environment and solve complex problems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Medical clearance and immunizations are required due to potential exposure to infectious materials.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of GCLP, CLIA, or FDA standards for clinical assays.
• Familiarity with immunoassays, testing, equipment maintenance, and LIMS.
• Knowledge of CostPoint, Cognos, Corcentric, ERP systems, finance, and budgeting.
• PMP certification.
• Understanding of immunology, immune assays, diagnostics, vaccines, and clinical research.

Culture & Benefits

• Benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement support.
• Work is performed in a laboratory and program environment focused on collaboration, integrity, dedication, and operational efficiency.
• The role supports scientific programs addressing vaccines, cancer prevention, infectious diseases, and clinical research.