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, diverse 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 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

• Assist and perform experiments, along with the planning and execution of research experiments.

• Provide assistance to the Federal Task Leader and other laboratory personnel in specific laboratory techniques used in malaria research.

• Assist with evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting research data, communicating results and methods in reports and manuscripts.

• Assist with interpreting, evaluating and discussing the results of each experiment as part of the planning process with the Federal Task Leader.

• Prepare various media, stock supplies and other reagents for use in the laboratory.

• Keep updated and research scientific literature for new methods and procedures that may be considered for application or modification to use in the lab for malaria research.

• Use an electronic notebook to record experiment design, results and implications.

• Perform a variety of laboratory procedures and techniques used in malaria research.

• Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment including chemicals, biological materials, liquid nitrogen; handle biological materials, infectious agents, biological wastes, etc.

• Follow existing SOPs lab protocols and assist in implementation of new procedures.

• Perform computer analysis of data and use computer and computer software to prepare data for publication.

• Perform experiments with computational protein design and production of designed proteins.

• Perform experiments with developing analytical protein purification methods for analysis of bulk material of malaria antigens under consideration as vaccine candidates.

• Perform a wide variety of complex procedures and techniques, such as high-throughput expression of proteins in mammalian cell culture, yeast, baculovirus and bacterial cells; expression plasmid cloning and preparation; recombinant protein analysis/chemistry; buffer preparation; SDS-PAGE; western blotting; ELISA; thermal shift assays; and affinity chromatography.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in a science related field. Three (3) years of specialized experience plus a Master's degree is equivalent to a Ph.D. Five (5) years of specialized experience plus a Bachelor's degree is equivalent to a Ph.D.

• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience is required.

• Background in biology, chemistry, and/or biophysics.

• Relevant laboratory experience in automation and instrumentation.

• Good documentation and communication skills.

• Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. More advanced experience (e.g., familiarity with PowerPoint and other graphics programs).

• Significant experience with AKTA purification systems and Unicorn software.

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.