Laboratory Technician

Overview

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH), world renowned National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a preeminent team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world with groundbreaking research. Candidates will work at a prominent and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support exciting ongoing research activities as a contractor team member. Accelerate 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 collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.  

Responsibilities

• Perform research experiments with BSL-2 pathogens.
• Perform work and be comfortable with handling small lab animals (mice).
• Perform infections in and harvest tissues from mice in ABSL-2 facility.
• Perform subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, intramuscular, retroorbital, and intranasal inoculations in mice in ABSL-2 facility.
• Process collected tissues for downstream assays, including but not limited to tissue homogenization, tissue digestion and immunostaining, virus titration, and RNA extraction.
• Perform a wide variety of procedures and techniques which may include but are not limited to: aseptic technique and culture of immortalized cell lines.
• Perform molecular biology and immunological techniques, including but not limited to nucleic acid extraction, PCR, RT-qPCR, ELISA and gel electrophoresis.
• Assist with ordering supplies and reagents for the lab.
• Maintain lab viral stocks and inventory.
• Assist with establishing protocols or instruction/SOP and maintain accurate experimental logs, with attention to detail.
• Strictly adhere to all safety in the lab and maintain any necessary certifications and trainings.
• Communicate and work as a team and interact with other laboratory personnel, having strong interpersonal skills. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree with at least three (3) years of experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Requires poxvirus vaccination.
• Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, is required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Ability to lift or carry less than 25 pounds, push or pull less than 25 pounds, reach above shoulder level, and use both hands.
• Will be required to stand or walk more than 25 of 30 min.
• Must have depth perception, distinguish basic colors, and perform repetitive activities.
• Ability to work alone and closely with others, work protracted or irregular hours, work around machinery with moving parts, and with hands in water.
• Will be required to be in contact with small animals (fish birds, rodents, etc.).
• Will work with aerosols and solvents.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, face shields/goggles, safety glasses, lab coat, clean room uniform, impervious suit, disposable dust/surgical mask, and respirator (powered air-purifying respirator, PAPR).

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.

CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families, FSAs, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal services, voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurances, EAP, pet insurance, 401(k) with employer match and Roth option, tuition and professional reimbursement, public transportation support in the DMV area, a referral bonus program, vacation with tenure-based increases, PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid bonding leave, and paid supplemental short-term disability.

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.