Assay Development Manager Jobs in Maryland (NOW HIRING)

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices. 

Summary:

The Technical Manager will oversee a laboratory team providing technical expertise, maintaining high-quality standards in biological research, and supporting assay execution and platform performance across multiple research areas. Oversees advanced laboratory functions including technical operations, compliance, and team coordination across assay development and diagnostic support efforts.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage laboratory staff and day-to-day technical activities. 
• Supervise and troubleshoot assay execution and data integrity. 
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, GLP/GMP, and biosafety standards. 
• Support development and validation of research assays. 
• Coordinate with scientific and administrative teams. 
• May participate in support of laboratory biosafety requirements and laboratory space management, in coordination with director, Investigators, or other relevant staff. 

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Proven supervisory and technical troubleshooting ability. 
• Understanding of assay development, validation, and QA/QC. 
• Strong leadership and communication skills. 
• Specialized skills may be required, including but not limited to, aerobiology, clinical pathology, electron or confocal microscopy, histopathology, quality assurance, and good laboratory practice. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biotechnology, or related discipline. 
• Minimum 5+ years in laboratory operations with leadership experience. 
• Experience with BSL-2/3 lab management. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance eligibility, with no access to classified information, is required. 
• Enroll in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), if required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACTIVE SECRET is preferred 
• Master's degree preferred. 

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 annually. 

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Proven supervisory and technical troubleshooting ability. 
• Understanding of assay development, validation, and QA/QC. 
• Strong leadership and communication skills. 
• Specialized skills may be required, including but not limited to, aerobiology, clinical pathology, electron or confocal microscopy, histopathology, quality assurance, and good laboratory practice. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biotechnology, or related discipline. 
• Minimum 5+ years in laboratory operations with leadership experience. 
• Experience with BSL-2/3 lab management. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance eligibility, with no access to classified information, is required. 
• Enroll in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), if required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACTIVE SECRET is preferred 
• Master's degree preferred. 

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 annually. 

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.