The Lead Biologist is responsible for playing a lead role in the production of biological materials and processes. Taking a lead role, they participate and coordinate in the documentation and assembly of batch records of production orders.  They collect and report on data and findings.   The Lead Biologist determines methods for monitoring laboratory supplies, equipment, and cleanliness. They handle complex issues where analysis of data requires evaluation of variable factors. The Lead Biologist resolves a wide range of issues in effective ways. They exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining solutions.

This position supports front desk security for visitors and employees, ordering of lab and office supplies, and other on-site administrative duties.   The Administrative Assistant III provides analytical and specialist administrative support to relieve and assist executive, administrative, line and staff managers of complex details and advanced administrative duties. They compile, analyze and manage data and prepare reports and recommendations. They have experience with, and are capable of, appropriately managing highly confidential information.  This position may work for one or several department professionals, officers, or managers.   The Administrative Assistant III works on assignments with moderate difficulty. They receive little instruction on daily activities, and they require judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations. They support and comply with all organizational policies and procedures.

The Biologist is responsible for preparing for and conducting experiments on biological materials and processes. Following general instruction, they conduct testing and studies to advance product development and research. They collect and report on data and findings.   The Biologist monitors laboratory supplies, equipment, and cleanliness. They generally work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data require a review of a variety of factors. The Biologist applies organizational policies and procedures to resolve a variety of problems while applying professional knowledge.

The Senior Manager, Standards Development is responsible for leading a cross-functional program that sustains ATCC’s mission-critical priorities of quality biological and published laboratory, research, and translational standards. The Senior Manager, Standards Development, will develop, coordinate, manage, and execute plans related to existing standards products as well as establish a portfolio of new standards-related products. The Senior Manager will work with R&D, Content, Marketing, Operations, and other teams to impact the ATCC Certified Reference Materials program and biological standards. The incumbent will also work cross-functionally with subject matter experts at ATCC and externally as the Director of the ATCC Standards Development Organization, leading the development of accredited industry consensus standards. The Senior Manager, Standards Development will seek out, develop, and maintain a robust network of academic, government, and industry leaders to support the standards landscape that impacts ATCC’s scope of business across life sciences and other industries. The will serve as an internal thought leader and will influence the company in standards and standardization. The incumbent will be responsible for managing, motivating, developing, evaluating, and mentoring a team of standards managers on assigned projects in alignment with ATCC performance management practices and for actively supporting, complying with, and enforcing all ATCC corporate policies and procedures.      The candidate for this role must work and think independently; duties of this position are to be completed under general administrative guidance.  Decision-making is a key component of this position, and the outcome of their decisions will have a significant impact on the overall success of the organization.  Functions are to be completed in a timely manner with acceptable quality.  Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food science, or other life science related standard reference products, including chemicals, bioinformatics, and diagnostic devices highly preferred.   This is a hybrid role based in either Manassas, VA or Gaithersburg, MD. 

ATCC is seeking a Controller for our headquarters in Manassas, VA. CPA and audit experience required. Cost accounting experience strongly preferred. The Controller directs the cost controls, financial analysis, accounting practices and reporting. This position analyzes and interprets financial data and implements changes to improve systems and financial performance. They are responsible for the development, administration, and training for all accounting and financial systems. They have overall responsibility for the maintenance, accuracy and timely production of all organizational financial data and its subsidiaries and affiliates. The Controller, through assessment of intangible variables, identifies and evaluates fundamental issues, providing strategy and direction. They provide direction to Senior Managers in various business unit and are involved in developing, modifying, and executing organizational policies that affect immediate operations and may also effect the organization overall.

The Lead Application Engineer is a subject matter expert who coordinates and leads activities for using informatics tools to process, analyze, and interpret digital laboratory data. They are responsible for analyzing, programming, and configuring end-user applications and/or systems used to capture and analyze life-science laboratory data and instrument results. They support, troubleshoot, document, and maintain cloud or on-premise enterprise and open-source software applications supporting digital laboratory systems. They carry out complex, domain-specific data analysis and reporting in support of the ongoing needs of scientific staff needs. Systems include, but are not limited to, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), open-source domain-specific analysis pipelines, and other workflow management systems. They also support scientific staff and management by managing, processing, and analyzing digital laboratory data, including genomic and molecular biology data.   The Lead Application Engineer is responsible for overseeing the life cycle planning of strategizing, architecting, deploying, operating, evolving, and retiring internal scientific applications and configuring both open-source and commercial software products intended for capturing, warehousing, and analyzing scientific data. They oversee and manage the daily activities of other Bioinformatician and Software Engineers to support the needs of the organization. Lead Bioinformatician also will work directly with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and End-Users to implement solutions that meet specified requirements.  

The Associate Repository Technician is tasked with supporting assigned activities within the repository. They are responsible for maintaining inventory, storage, retrieval, and shipping of biological specimens, samples, and materials to support commercial and government customers.   The Associate Repository Technician requires a working knowledge of technical, operative, or administrative methods and practices as well as biorepository/biobanking industry best practices. This position uses standard precautionary procedures to work independently, communicate effectively, and make sound decisions. They work on assignments which are routine in nature, and they receive detailed instructions on all work.   The duties will require the technician to pick sales orders, perform inventory cycle and inventory consolidations and lift upto 35lbs periodically. Access walk-in cold rooms to store and withdraw materials. Use the ERP to input relevant inventory data and familiar with Microsoft office products.

ATCC is seeking a Director, Customer Relations to work a hybrid schedule in Manassas, VA.  Must have undergraduate degree and 12+ years of experience plus supervisory background.     The Director, Customer Relations is responsible for the strategy, planning, and execution of the organization’s overall customer experience goals. They champion a customer-centric culture to achieve greater customer satisfaction, increased efficiency, and profitability. They successfully influence other department leaders to ensure all other teams contribute equally to providing customers a seamless experience across multiple touchpoints.    The Director, Customer Relations is responsible for driving industry best-practices to continuously improve the customer experience. They leverage structured problem-solving to deliver data-driven solutions in alignment with the overall organizational strategy. They engage and empower employees at all levels to adeptly resolve issues, implement corrective actions, and proactively improve processes.   

The Lead Application Engineer is responsible for analyzing, programming, and configuring end user applications and/or systems. They support, troubleshoot, document, and maintain cloud or on-premise enterprise software applications in support of business objectives.   The Lead Application Engineer is responsible for overseeing the life cycle planning of strategizing, architecting, deploying, operating, evolving, and retiring internal organizational business applications and configuring of commercial products. They oversee and manage the daily activities of Engineers to support the needs of the organization.     Highly preferred experience includes LIMS systems, focusing on L7 ESP LIMS ideal.  Various systems, technologies, and programming languages, including Python, JavaScript, Postgres, and Docker/Kubernetes preferred.  

The Senior Technical Writer researches, organizes, writes, and edits information for use in a wide variety of documents requiring in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subject. They create and edit documentation to be shared across platforms ensuring consistency.   The Senior Technical Writer follows organization layout and editorial standards seeking uniform style and language while applying organizational objectives to resolve a wide array of issues in creative and effective ways. They demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. They are assigned projects and resolve issues with moderate guidance from managers. Senior Technical Writers provide training and mentoring to associate and technical writers.   Biological Technical Writer, reviews production Data and high level QC,create documentation including product sheets,data sheets,certificate of analysis,SDS.Aid in creation of proposals,white paper, journal articles.   Prefer Background in Molecular Biology ,Virology & Microbiology

This Technical Manager will oversee and supervise staff managing the production of viral and bacterial biomaterials and assist with special projects for ATCC and ATCC Federal Solutions in Manassas, VA.  Ideal experience includes In-vitro cell culture experience.  BSL-3 or Federal Select Agent Program experience preferred but not required.  This Technical Manager must have undergraduate degree and at least 7 years of experience with 2+ years of supervising personnel, ideally in lab environment.  Background in virology, molecular biology, cell biology or laboratory management experience is ideal.    The Technical Manager is responsible for overseeing and directing the activities of a scientific group. They coordinate the production and transfer of organisms and related products. The Technical Manager may identify, audit, and select contractors and then oversee, manage, and report their work to produce reagents, organisms, and services to support contract research and development.   The Technical Manager manages the costs, methods, and staffing within the applied contract and makes decisions within organizational policy on how best to utilize resources to achieve goals. They make recommended changes to policy and procedure, when appropriate, and work on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.      

This position requires experience culturing viruses.   The Biologist is responsible for preparing for and conducting experiments on biological materials and processes. Following general instruction, they conduct testing and studies to advance product development and research. They collect and report on data and findings.   The Biologist monitors laboratory supplies, equipment, and cleanliness. They generally work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data require a review of a variety of factors. The Biologist applies organizational policies and procedures to resolve a variety of problems while applying professional knowledge.

The Biologist is responsible for preparing for and conducting experiments on biological materials and processes. Following general instruction, they conduct testing and studies to advance product development and research. They collect and report on data and findings.   The Biologist monitors laboratory supplies, equipment, and cleanliness. They generally work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data require a review of a variety of factors. The Biologist applies organizational policies and procedures to resolve a variety of problems while applying professional knowledge.

The Associate Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for supporting the maintenance, adherence to, and improvement of processes that promote consistency, identification of deviations, prevention of defects, and elimination of problems before they occur. They ensure products and processes comply with internal and external regulations and quality standards. They assist in the development, implementation, and administration of the Quality Assurance Program.   This is an entry level role with varied duties to assist in the repository with line clearance in the lab, verifying production orders and assisting with inspections.  Must be able to be successful in fast paced environment with multiple priorities.  Great learning opportunity for someone looking to advance in QA.     The Associate Quality Assurance Specialist works on problems of limited scope. They perform routine work assignments with direct oversight. They are trained by and work under direct guidance or supervision of senior staff to execute new projects or assignments. They follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.  The Associate Quality Assurance Specialist supports cGMP operational activities of receipt and inspection of incoming materials, label and line clearance activities, audit trail data review and environmental monitoring data review.

ATCC is seeking a Hybrid Senior Customer Service Rep to work in Manassas, VA.  Ideal candidate is a high school graduate with at least 5 years of customer service experience.  This role is significantly focused on email communications, data entry and processing international and domestic sales orders for ATCC customers.  Complex sales orders or transactions are escalated to this individual for processing.  Primary requirements include a strong understanding of Excel, good attention to detail, exceptional customer service and ability to problem solve.  This role will interact with ATCC customers all over the world.      The Senior Customer Service Representative is responsible for building and maintaining sustainable relationships with customers to achieve satisfaction. They manage incoming calls and emails to identify and anticipate customer needs and achieve satisfaction. They identify trends in customer complaints and share the information with Senior Management.  This specific role will assist with international order processing for the ATCC federal services contract, IRR.     The Senior Customer Service Representative works on moderately difficult assignments. They apply acquired skills and utilize judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations within the organization’s policies and procedures.

This role will work in Biosafety level 1-3 laboratories. This position is onsite at both VA/MD.  The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist supports the continuous improvement, implementation, and compliance of the environmental health and safety programs for the organization. The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist will utilize established workflows, risk levels and data to determine what practices are necessary to keep staff safe on the job. The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist supports the implementation of policies, procedures, and best management practices throughout the organization. They also support training and process review for potentially dangerous tasks, so staff know how to do their jobs with the least risk of injury.

The Lead Technical Writer guides a team of writers who research, organize, write, and edit information for use in a wide variety of documents requiring in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subject.  They manage projects, lead meetings, and coordinate the activities of others.   The Lead Technical Writer establishes overall organization layout and editorial standards seeking uniform style and language while applying organizational objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. They exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. They assign projects and resolve issues with minimal guidance from managers. Lead Technical Writers supervise associate, technical and senior technical writers.   This biological Lead Technical Writer reviews production data and performs high-level QC; creates documentation including product sheets, data sheet, certificate of analysis, SDS.  Aids in creation of proposals, white papers, journal articles.  Background in microbiology, molecular biology and virology highly preferred.  

The Technical Manager - Animal Holding Facility is responsible for overseeing and performing work within the ATCC vivarium. The Technical Manager oversees the activities of staff according to established policies, monitors the care of animals, equipment, and facilities to ensure operations of laboratory practices. The Technical Manager plans and conducts training for facility staff in the proper use and maintenance of animals and serves as a resource to investigators, colleagues, and IACUC members for the use of animals in research.   The Technical Manager is responsible for overseeing and directing the activities of a scientific group. They coordinate the production and transfer of organisms and related products. The Technical Manager may identify, audit, and select contractors and then oversee, manage, and report their work to produce reagents, organisms, and services to support contract research and development.   The Technical Manager manages the costs, methods, and staffing within the applied contract and makes decisions within organizational policy on how best to utilize resources to achieve goals. They make recommended changes to policy and procedure, when appropriate, and work on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.

This position supports efforts in a Quality Control Microbiology laboratory. Experience with or exposure to Bacteria handling techniques is preferred.   The Associate Biologist assists in preparing for and conducting experiments on biological materials and processes. Under direction, they support the testing and studies to advance product development and research. They contribute to the collection and reporting of data and findings.   The Associate Biologist supports the team by monitoring laboratory supplies, equipment, and cleanliness. They generally work on problems of limited scope and receive detailed instructions on the work performed. The Associate Biologist applies organizational policies and procedures to resolve routine issues while learning to apply professional concepts.

The Lead Biologist is responsible for producing complex bacterial products and fulfilling production orders to maintain the inventory of materials based on forecasted needs.  Taking a lead role, they participate and coordinate the work of others that manufacture products and ensure established protocols are followed and documented according to published SOPs in a manner that meets production schedules. The Lead Biologist will also act as a subject matter expert and will provide guidance to less experienced biologists, assist the supervisor in administrative duties and be able to attend certain meetings as a representative of the supervisor as necessary.   The Lead Biologist determines methods for monitoring laboratory supplies, equipment, and cleanliness. They handle complex issues where analysis of data requires the evaluation of a variety of factors. The Lead Biologist resolves a wide range of issues in creative and effective ways. They exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining solutions.   Our ideal candidate will have the ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities of an advanced nature, simultaneously with attention to detail while maintaining accurate records. In addition, the following experience is highly preferred: - Candidate must have demonstrated experience in Bacteriology, to include growth and culture of several of the following: aerobic bacteria, anaerobic bacteria, microaerophiles, Mollicutes, bacteriophage, extremophiles, lactic acid bacteria or Archaea. - Experience with fungi, yeast or protists is advantageous. - Experience writing SOPs and work instructions. - Experience training and mentoring others. - Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, cGMP is beneficial preferred.