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

• Oversee, plan and execute research experiments in context of the laboratory's overall research program ndependently.

• Design and perform a wide variety of complex experimental procedures involving immunology, microbiology and molecular biology, cell biology and biochemistry to address research goals. Techniques involved will include immunological assays (e.g., tissue/cell processing, multi-color flow cytometry, ELISAs,) western blots, DNA/RNA purification and quantitation, real-time PCR, gene synthesis, mutagenesis, cloning, bacterial transformation, plaque cloning, maintenance of bacterial stocks, and tissue/cell culture.

• Work extensively with experimental mouse and disease models in BSL2 conditions and ability and experience to work in BSL3 conditions if research need arises.

• Perform next-generation sequencing and metabolomic data analysis and other bio-informatic and statistical analyses.

• Collect, organize and maintain meticulous detailed records of experimental data and samples.

• Assist with analyses, evaluates and interprets research data and communicates findings in meetings and writes manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

• Assist with data and reports that will evaluate and help the Federal Task Leader to determine future research including developing hypotheses, identifying and maintaining facility/laboratory requirements, animal study protocols and space.

• Assist other scientists and researchers with experiments and communicates effectively in a team-orientated working environment.

• Collaborate with other scientists and researchers in the institute and at outside institutions.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology or related discipline.

• Minimum of eight (8) years of postdoctoral experience required.

• Research experience in immunology and microbiome related fields required.

• Experience with experimental mouse models including germ-free mouse models required.

• Effective communication skills working in a team atmosphere.

• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when experimental needs require it.

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.