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Product Operations Specialist

American Type Culture Collection · Science & Technology · $198M budget · 656 staff · Since 1947

Why American Type Culture Collection

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Acquire, preserve, and share biological materials and knowledge to advance science.

  • Collections, research and informatics services: a 100 year old ongoing program for the isolation, Collection, acquisition and provision of authentic cultures of living microorganisms, human, animal and plant cells, derivatives including genetic materials and related bioproducts in support of science.…$102M spent in FY2024
  • Professional services: this program encompasses several activities related to the support of the atcc collections, providing special support services to the scientific community (1) applied sciences: provides expert technical support to the scientific community to properly identify, handle or otherwise…$10.8M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$286K–$2.3M
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$181.9M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
656
employees
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
62%
of spending
Worth a look: 62% of spending went to programs; under 65%.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+8%
of revenue, FY2024
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
12 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 12.4 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1947
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Overview

Ready to shape the future of science and global health? A global nonprofit that provides trusted biological materials for science and health, ATCC is hiring a Product Operations Specialist. The Product Operations Specialist drives organizational excellence through data management, process improvement, and project tracking, ensuring portfolio operations consistency, scalability, and cross-functional collaboration.

This hybrid role is based in Gaithersburg, MD (or Manassas, VA) and analyzes portfolio, product, commercial, and operational data to support lifecycle decisions, portfolio prioritization, commercialization activities, and business performance across a diverse life sciences product portfolio. Seeking Product Operations Specialist, ideally with process improvement, project management or sales operations experience with background in business analytics and product operations.

Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials. #LI-Hybrid Responsibilities Product Data: Organize and maintain product master data, portfolio hierarchies, and product information across enterprise systems with meticulous attention to data accuracy, consistency, and change control. Portfolio Analytics: Evaluate portfolio, product, commercial, and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and recommendations supporting product and portfolio decisions.

Commercialization Support: Facilitate product launch and commercialization activities by tracking requirements, milestones, dependencies, and launch readiness activities. Reporting & Insights: Create and maintain clear, well-organized reports, dashboards, and analytical tools that communicate portfolio performance, lifecycle status, commercialization activities, and operational effectiveness to stakeholders. Lifecycle & Governance: Support lifecycle tracking, portfolio assessments, governance activities, business reviews, and prioritization discussions through analysis and decision-support materials.

Process Improvement & Project Tracking: Drive process improvements and track project milestones across cross-functional teams including Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Customer Service, maintaining clear communication and organizational accountability throughout the portfolio lifecycle.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience, or equivalent experience (Master's degree and 0 years, or HS Diploma and 6 years). Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience, or equivalent experience (Master's degree and 0 years, or HS Diploma and 6 years) (Minimum Requirement). Experience analyzing portfolio, product, commercial, and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and recommendations. Experience maintaining product master data, portfolio hierarchies, and product information across enterprise systems while supporting data integrity and change control…

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About American Type Culture Collection

From its Form 990

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