Assistant Technical Project Manager

The company: Juul Labs's mission is to transition the world’s billion adult smokers away from combustible cigarettes, eliminate their use, and combat underage usage of our products. We have the opportunity to address one of the world’s most intractable challenges through a commitment to exceptional quality, research, design, and innovation. Backed by leading technology investors, we are a diverse team united by this common purpose, hiring the world’s best engineers, scientists, designers, product managers, operations experts, and customer service and business professionals.

About the role

Reporting to the Sr. Technical Project Manager, the Assistant Technical Project Manager will support routine quality control activities to ensure the highest levels of technical and process excellence. This role will provide cross-functional review support on key Juul Labs Chemistry related studies, analyses, and initiatives. The position is based on-site in our Durham, North Carolina laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sr Project Manager across the entire project lifecycle, from initial intake and system set-up to formal project launch and release.
• Monitor task completion rates within laboratory management software.
• Manage laboratory sample inventory, documentation records, and data integrity in compliance with lab protocols, safety standards, and project timelines.
• Work comfortably in a dynamic environment with concurrent projects.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and implement processes from SOPs and work instructions.
• Ability to review laboratory documentation against SOP requirements.
• Understanding of FDA guidelines and regulations, ISO 17025 standard.
• Good proofreading, documenting, and editing skills (Microsoft Word/Excel).
• Excellent attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver assignments with high quality in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to build relationships and positively motivate others.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and management skills.
• Able and willing to wear protective equipment such as gloves, lab coats, and safety glasses, and adhere to the laboratory dress code (no shorts, no open-toed shoes, etc.).

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience in science, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or health-related field required.

Benefits

• A place to grow your career with support to set and exceed big goals.
• Work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates.
• Equity and performance bonuses—every employee is a stakeholder in our success.
• Cell phone subsidy, commuter benefits, and discounts on JUUL products.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus disability and life insurance, family support, wellness, legal, and employee assistance program benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Biannual discretionary performance bonuses.

Pay

Salary range: $79,000 USD - $99,000 USD.