Biologist
CAMRIS

Overview

We are seeking a Biologist to support the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world. Candidates will work at a diverse and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support ongoing research activities as a contractor team member. Take the next big step in your career and apply below to help us make a difference.

CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today's most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs.

Our employees enjoy a diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Communicate results with the staff scientist and principal investigator as well as other collaborators.
• Train and manage new personnel, schedule experiments and streamline tasks and distribution of responsibilities among team members so that all work gets completed in a timely fashion.
• Provide critical care and intervention of an anesthetized patient, knowing when there is an issue and how to correct it.
• Perform blood draws, catheter placement, intubation, injections, BALs, necropsies and other technical needs in NHPs and rabbits.
• Process blood and tissues according to specific needs of multiple experiments.
• Plan and execute necropsies as well as train other staff to conduct necropsies.
• Maintain accurate animal records and documentations associated with technical procedures of the animals.
• Manipulate infectious and radioactive NHPs and rabbits in a safe and proficient manner.
• Clearly communicate any changes in animals' health status to facility veterinarian and appropriate team members.
• Train staff to run/Use centrifuge, CBC machine, Chemistry machine, i-STAT, glucometer and other equipment and organize the results for manuscript preparation.
• Act as study microbiologist to prepare MTB stocks for infecting animals.
• Provide feedback on methods and technical procedures to improve upon, where applicable.
• Collect and organize data, perform data analysis and interpretation, and prepare technical reports; summaries, protocols, and inventories.
• Interpret and evaluate the results of experiments. Work quickly and efficiently to generate high quality, reproducible data.
• Prepare, write, and organize submission of animal protocols to ACUC and prepare amendments to protocols for submission on an ongoing basis to keep lab in compliance with ACUC rules.
• Keep records and accounting of animals used for ACUC chairman for submission to USDA each year.

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in scientific related field.
• 2 or more years of working experience in a lab setting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures.
• Highly proficient computer skills and excellent ability to learn new computer skills independently, occasional remote work with computer systems allowed, but in-person work in the ABSL-3 environment required.
• Effective and clear communication skills and the ability to work in a high stress environment.
• Good ability to understand and troubleshoot complex equipment.
• Ability to work in a team under supervision in ABSL-3 laboratory environments following SOPs.
• Ability to work independently on computers, software, and with imaging data to organize and create large datasets for analysis and conduct the analysis.
• Must be able to pass extensive background check and Public Trust 5 clearance.
• Willing to work flexible hours, rare weekend work possible.

CAMRIS International LLC offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.CAMRIS.com . CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.

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