Company DescriptionKatalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences is hiring entry level candidates for several positions for contract research in Clinical trials of drugs, biologics and medical devices.We have a few immediate job opportunities available in Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Research field. We work with University hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and recruiting partners.Job DescriptionJob Description:The Client Devens, MA Project Management Office is seeking to fill a project management support position for a 6 month contract. The successful candidate will provide significant contributions toward delivering technical projects across the 350 person site. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background in bioprocessing (upstream and/or downstream) and strong communication skills (status, issues, information for awareness)Responsibilities:Work independently and with project leaders to provide support on projects that relate to upstream/downstream, Quality, Supply Chain, Automation/IT, Manufacturing Technologies, Technical Services et al.The successful candidate will work effectively in highly cross-functional project teams, matrix management environments and working independently and with project leader to accomplish project goals.Strong communication and technical writing skills are required.Develops project plans with project team and project leader. Sequences activities, facilities discussion with project team to estimate activity resources and estimate activity durations.Manages project schedules, including reconciling completed/not completed activities and prospectively communicating upcoming activities to project team membersAggregates and interprets project information. Aligns with project leader and sponsor to take action(s) to drive performance of the team. Appropriately escalates concerns to project lead or recommend escalation to project sponsor.Supports project lead with team meetings. Schedules meetings for project team, prepares meeting materials with/for lead as requested, and facilitates team meetings as requested, documents actions & decisions during project team meetings.Prepares materials for Devens project steering committee meeting and/or for network-wide management teamQualifications:S./M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry or related field (Advanced degree is preferred)Prior experience (0 - 3 years) in process development, process validation or manufacturing support in bioprocessing (upstream and/or downstream)Preferred: Experience in managing projects and interest in learning project managementAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.