Biologist

CAMRIS-posted 1 day ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Onsite • Bethesda, MD

251-500 employees

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We are seeking a Biologist 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.

Support the Analytical Development department of the Vaccine Production Program (VPP) in the Vaccine Research Center.
Independently perform UPLC-based content and identification assays for virus vaccines, recombinant proteins and virus-like particles that may be used as clinical vaccine candidates.
Contribute to the clinical development of a variety of vaccine candidates by independently performing multiple bioassays as required for project success.
Provide assay support and assay development for cGMP product release and characterization.
Participate in the development the following assays for protein characterization.
Protein A-UPLC.
SE-UPLC.
Bioassay development for a Virus-like-particle vaccine.
Develop, characterize and transfer assays to the VRC pilot plant’s QC group for product release.
Write technical protocols and reports documenting analytical development studies pertaining to his work and the work of the group.
Additional duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related discipline is required.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in chemistry or a related field is required.
Demonstrated experience working in a clinical or research laboratory.
Demonstrated knowledge of principles and operating procedures of general laboratory equipment.
Confident oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in writing and reviewing method qualification/validation protocols and reports, method transfers, SOPs, QC data packets and other process documents.
Familiarity with computer software including word processing and data evaluation.
Knowledge and use of statistical design of experiments (DOE).
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects.
Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
Ability to lift or carry less than 25 pounds, push or pull less than 25 pounds, reach above shoulder level and use both hands.
Must be able to stand or walk more than 25 of 30 min., bend repeatedly and climb.
Must have depth perception, have correctable near vision, can distinguish basic colors and perform repetitive activities.
Ability to work alone and closely with others, on ladders or scaffolding, and work with hands in water and with solvents.
Will be required to be in contact with lasers (open or closed) in instrument..
Will have contact 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.

Experience with analytical equipment automation or instrument and method qualification will be highly beneficial.

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.

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