Scientist

Overview

We are seeking a Scientist 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

• Conduct and participate in analytical development projects that are scientifically demanding within the fields of HIV, Malaria, Ebola, and mRNA vaccines and biologics development.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new immunoassay analytical technologies to enhance the analytical development group’s capabilities for product release and characterization.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new process residual analytical technologies to enhance the group’s capabilities. Develop key process residuals assays for HCP and HCD for monitoring and ensuring vaccine and monoclonal antibody quality for IND submissions.
• Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results. Demonstrate scientific rigor in assessing own data and that of others.
• Independently plan, design, and execute projects in vaccine product development utilizing good scientific judgment and responsibility for meeting project goals within time and budget constraints.
• Develop research findings to make recommendations for experiment design to task leader, and effectively present at internal meetings.
• Make recommendations on outside technologies for lab to pursue.
• Perform ELISA, Octet and other immuno analysis support.
• Contribute to one or more peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Apply an advanced working knowledge of related scientific disciplines to solve project and product problems.
• Anticipate and resolve project priority /or work arrangement conflicts.
• Support monoclonal antibody, bi-specific antibody and multi-specific antibody projects.
• Support subunit vaccine content and potency analysis.
• Support mRNA vaccine testing and method development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Position requirements include 10+ years of experience with a BS or 8+ years of experience with an advanced degree.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.  
• Experience with vaccine testing and method development.
• Knowledge within the fields of HIV, Malaria, Ebola, and mRNA vaccines and biologics development.

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.
• Ability to stand or walk more than 25 of 30 minutes, bend repeatedly, and climb.
• Must have depth perception, correctable near vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and perform repetitive activities.
• Ability to work closely with others, work on ladders or scaffolding, and work with hands in water.
• Will be required to be in contact with lasers (open or closed) in instrument.
• Will work with corrosive substances, inorganic dust and powders, heavy metals, plastics, solvents, and sensitizing agents.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, face shields/goggles, safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, and disposable dust/surgical mask.

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.