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Armata Pharmaceuticals is a World Leader in Bacteriophage Science
At Armata Pharmaceuticals, we have built a challenging and dynamic work environment that values talent, initiative, collaboration and commitment.
We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals eager to join our scientific team to develop the next-generation of antimicrobial therapies based on harnessing the power of bacteriophage through synthetic biology.
Armata Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the importance of a diverse employee population and encourage applicants with various backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; familial status; age; disability; military or veteran status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
Open Positions
Quality Control Associate
About this Position:
We are seeking a Quality Control Associate who will be responsible for routine QC testing according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This role will be hands-on resource reporting to the Quality Control Supervisor. The level will be determined based upon the candidate’s education, skills, and/or related experience. Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.
Job description and technical requirements:
- Perform routine quality control (QC) activities required for final product release and stability monitoring.
- Work with bacteriophages and associated analytical assays such as plaque assay, PCR, ELISA, gel electrophoresis and etc.
- Support testing required for all incoming samples including raw material and in-process samples.
- Operate, calibrate, maintain QC analytical equipment.
- Maintain organized, accurate, and complete laboratory notebooks entries.
- Collect, analyze, and report QC data according to test methods and cGMP requirements.
- Assist in general maintenance of the laboratory including ordering and receiving QC materials.
- Abide by quality control SOPs and comply with all Armata EH&S, ethical, and quality standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum of B.S. in Microbiology, Biology, or a related field with laboratory experience.
- 2+ years of relevant experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry with emphasis on quality control testing preferred.
- Working knowledge of QC testing requirements, methodology, and equipment preferred.
- Knowledge and compliance to cGMP, FDA, Data Integrity, and other biopharmaceutical regulatory requirements preferred.
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Enthusiastic team-player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident user of MS-Office applications.
Physical Demands and Requirements:
This is a full– time position for work in a laboratory environment. The position requires wearing personal protective equipment. Occasionally, may require lifting or moving equipment up to 20 pounds and may require standing for extended durations throughout the day. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. There is little to no travel required of this position, with the exception of required training and possible conference or event attendance.
About Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Armata is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of pathogen-specific bacteriophage therapeutics for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant and difficult-to-treat bacterial infections using its proprietary bacteriophage-based technology. Armata is developing and advancing a broad pipeline of natural and synthetic phage candidates, including clinical candidates for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and other pathogens. Armata is committed to advancing phage with drug development expertise that spans bench to clinic including in-house phage specific cGMP manufacturing.
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Send cover letter and CV to: careers@armatapharma.com
Research Associate, Process Development
About this Position:
The Research Associate I position will support process development by assisting in the development of methods for generation and purification of various bacteriophages. The opportunity also exists to expand into other programs within the development pipeline.
Job description and technical requirements:
- Contribute to development and optimization of bacteriophage production and purification
- Carry out bacteriophage production and purification experiments in collaboration with senior associates and scientists
- Work with bacteriophages and bacteria, including media preparation, bacterial amplification, bacteriophage propagation, and specific assays as needed
- Work with purification systems as needed (including tangential flow filtration, FPLC)
- Accurately prepare large quantities of buffer and CIP solutions
- Develop and optimize new assays as needed
- Grow and maintain bacterial cultures and bacteriophage stocks
- Process, analyze and organize large data sets
- Maintain laboratory notebook and accurate records of daily experiments
- Understand and comply with company standard operating procedures and safety procedures
- Read and understand scientific language, literature and publications as necessary
- Assist in general upkeep of laboratory and maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Microbiology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry or a related field. Experience with microbiology preferred.
- Must have prior laboratory experience in a lab or research setting.
- Must demonstrate strong scientific knowledge and critical thinking.
- Must demonstrate strong analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to understand and quickly master new equipment, particularly complex liquid flow paths.
- Demonstrated experience with protein, DNA, or viral purification by standard chromatography methods as well as fluency with the theoretical concepts underlying protein purification.
- Understanding of statistics and statistical software to interpret experimental results.
- Ability to quickly learn new techniques, instruments, software, and assays
- Excellent English communication and reading/writing skills.
- Must be reliable, organized, detail oriented, and a self-starter with the ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision.
- Strong team-player and able to work well in groups and independently.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in upstream and downstream process development scale-up
- Experience working with and maintaining bacteria with excellent aseptic techniques.
- Familiarity with protein/virus purification techniques
- Strong additional interest and experience in chemistry, engineering, and/or physics.
- Hands-on experience using chromatography equipment such as Akta Pure or Akta Avant.
- Demonstrated experience with analytics and characterization of proteins and antibodies (SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, residual Host Cell Proteins, ELISA residual endotoxin, residual DNA, HPLC).
- Familiarity with GMP and working with SOPs
Working Conditions:
This is a full– time position for work in a laboratory environment. The position requires wearing personal protective equipment. Occasionally, may require lifting or moving equipment up to 20 pounds and may require standing for extended durations throughout the day. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. There is little to no travel required of this position, with the exception of required training and possible conference or event attendance.
About Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.:
Armata is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of pathogen-specific bacteriophage therapeutics for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant and difficult-to-treat bacterial infections using its proprietary bacteriophage-based technology. Armata is developing and advancing a broad pipeline of natural and synthetic phage candidates, including clinical candidates for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and other pathogens. Armata is committed to advancing phage with drug development expertise that spans bench to clinic including in-house phage specific cGMP manufacturing.
Pay: $32.00 - $38.00 per hour
Send cover letter and CV to: careers@armatapharma.com
Clinical Trial Manager
About this Position:
The Clinical Trial Manager (CTM) position will provide support and/or leadership for one or more global cross-functional clinical studies (includes First-in-Human, proof-of-concept, dose-ranging, special populations Phase II trials). Experience working in a fast-paced, highly dynamic biotech environment is desirable. The CTM is accountable for ensuring clinical trial activities and deliverables within Armata and with external vendors are completed on-time and within budget in accordance with the appropriate quality standards including GCP/ICH requirements and applicable international regulations.
Job description and technical requirements:
- Oversee the daily operations of one or more clinical studies including project planning, budget, resource management, and CRO and clinical vendor management.
- Adhere to project timelines and budgets.
- Perform study management activities, including, budget and contract negotiations, study material creation, enrollment tracking/oversight, and report review.
- Develop study related documents and provides guidance for the clinical sites to establish protocol adherence.
- Write routine and ad hoc project updates, as needed, and coordinate project meetings, information, and timelines to assure deadlines are achieved.
- Report study progress/timelines, program updates, achievements, and potential issues/risks to Senior Management.
- Ensure that the conduct of clinical trials is in compliance with ICH, GCP and applicable regulatory requirements and that reported trial data are accurate, complete, and verifiable from source documentation.
- Participate in the assessment and selection of vendors such as CROs, central laboratories, and other specialty service providers, as needed.
- Identification and selection of clinical investigators and study sites.
- Work closely with CRO monitoring team to ensure data entry and site monitoring practices are in line with study requirements.
- Comprehensive understanding of and experience in the drug development process is required including initiation procedures, clinical monitoring functions, drug safety reporting, data flow from external sites to internal processing/review/query resolution, data analysis, and study report generation.
- Represent the company with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
- Adherence to company’s policies and support management decisions and goals in a positive, professional manner.
- Able to recognize need(s), find solutions and take initiative to address in pro-active manner.
- Excellent interpersonal and professional skills are mandatory.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Experience with influencing and negotiating to achieve team delivery; flexible, proactive, and solution-focused.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- High level of initiative and ability to work independently; self-motivated and achievement driven.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Able to distill complex information from multiple sources and draw meaningful conclusions and insights.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally may be required.
- May mentor/supervise junior team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in biological science, pharmacy or other health related discipline
- At least five (5) years of Clinical Operations / Clinical Development experience, with 2 years managing clinical trials.
- Phase 1-2 clinical study experience is required, phase 3 experience desired.
- Biotech experience preferred.
- Respiratory and/or infectious disease experience preferred.
- Strong computer skills, including but not limited to the working knowledge of clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic document management systems (EDMS), electronic data capture systems (EDC), use of MS-Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word, and experience with Microsoft Project or other timeline software required.
- Highly effective verbal, presentation, and written communication skills; adjusts content and style for audience; effectively delivers key messages; able to manage and communicate with cross-functional teams and stake holders. Fluency in English is required.
- Working knowledge of FDA and/or EMEA Regulations, ICH Guidelines, and GCPs governing the conduct of routine clinical trials.
- Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
- Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks, plan proactively, and accomplish goals using well-defined instructions and procedures.
- Able to develop tools and processes that increase the measured efficiencies of the project, and must be able to anticipate obstacles and proactively develop solutions to achieve project goals.
Physical Demands and Requirements:
This is a full-time position with flexibility for working remotely. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Domestic and international travel may be required, up to 10% on average.
About Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.:
Armata is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of pathogen-specific Armata is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of pathogen-specific bacteriophage therapeutics for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant and difficult-to-treat bacterial infections using its proprietary bacteriophage-based technology. Armata is developing and advancing a broad pipeline of natural and synthetic phage candidates, including clinical candidates for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and other pathogens. Armata is committed to advancing phage with drug development expertise that spans bench to clinic including in-house phage specific cGMP manufacturing.
Pay: $90,000 - $130,000 per year
Send cover letter and CV to: careers@armatapharma.com